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PUMA
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
The PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 and Kiprun Kipstorm Elite are both super shoes for racing, but the PUMA is the more well-rounded option overall. It's much lighter, its foam feels bouncier, and that combination results in a more efficient ride that better translates energy into forward motion. The Kiprun counters with a more stable platform that feels more approachable, especially for runners who prefer a less aggressive geometry. It also features a lower heel-to-toe drop.
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))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.1
8.6
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Weight
7.5
8.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.5
8.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
218.9 g (7.72 oz)
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.7 mm
40.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.0 mm
30.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.7 mm
10.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
80 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.8")
60 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
106 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.12
1.97
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.45
3.52
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
270 mm (10.6")
270 mm (10.6")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
88 mm (3.5")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.1
9.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.4 mm (0.055")
0.6 mm (0.024")
Toe TTS Deviation
-6.6 mm (-0.259")
-0.5 mm (-0.018")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.3
9.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.3 mm (-0.129")
-0.8 mm (-0.031")
Arch Fit: Width
6.8
9.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-4.9 mm (-0.191")
2.3 mm (0.092")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.7
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
22 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
19.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
56 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
65.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
29.2°
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.2
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
81.7%
84.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
82.4%
82.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.1
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.58 J
3.94 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.27 J
10.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.69 J
17.54 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.5
8.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.12 J
5.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.27 J
9.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.27 J
13.51 J
Heel Firmness
7.3
4.8
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N
41.4 N/mm
43.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
50.4 N/mm
101.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
72.2 N/mm
250.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
7.7
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N
54.8 N/mm
92.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
69.7 N/mm
200.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
94 N/mm
408.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
8.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.74 J
8.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.61 J
8.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.53 J
8.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.46 J
8.40 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.1
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
125 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
72.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.9
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
18.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
314 N
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