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Kiprun Kipstorm Elite vs PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Energy ReturnForefoot Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Kiprun Kipstorm Elite 
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PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4

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Updated Apr 27, 2026 02:04 PM

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Weight
218.9 g (7.72 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.7 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber

Our Verdict

Kiprun Kipstorm Elite

PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4

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Variants

  • Kipstorm Elite (Vanilla/Smoked Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Kipstorm Elite (Vanilla/Smoked Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Deviate NITRO Elite 4 (Fresh Water/Lemon Crush/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Deviate NITRO Elite 4 (Fresh Water/Lemon Crush/Black/White - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
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Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

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Design

Weight  

N/A
8.9

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

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Weight 
 

Lock g (Lock oz)
169.1 g (5.96 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

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Heel Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
40.7 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
30.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
10.6 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
80 mm (3.1")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
60 mm (2.4")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
106 mm (4.2")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
1.97

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
3.52

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
270 mm (10.6")

Internal Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
60 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Locked
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

N/A
9.9

Forefoot Width Photo  

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
0.6 mm (0.024")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-0.5 mm (-0.018")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

N/A
9.7

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-0.8 mm (-0.031")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

N/A
9.8

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
2.3 mm (0.092")

Length Fit 
 

N/A
10

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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Locked
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Locked
Carbon Fiber
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

N/A
8.6

Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

Lock%
84.5%

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

N/A
8.3

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

Lock%
82.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

N/A
8.6

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

Lock J
3.94 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

Lock J
10.62 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

Lock J
17.54 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

N/A
8.5

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

Lock J
5.42 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

Lock J
9.31 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

Lock J
13.51 J

Heel Firmness 
 

N/A
4.8

Heel Firmness  

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PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

Lock N/mm
43.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
101.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

Lock N/mm
250.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

N/A
7.7

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
92.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
200.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
408.4 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A
8.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

Lock J
8.77 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

Lock J
8.59 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

Lock J
8.48 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

Lock J
8.40 J

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