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Nike Alphafly 3
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
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Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Dec 02, 2025 08:20 PM
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PUMA
Weight
200.7 g (7.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
199.9 g (7.05 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Nike Alphafly 3
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
The PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3 and the Nike Alphafly 3 share a similar overall profile, but the forefoot pop and efficiency delivered by the Nike is unmatched, especially around marathon pace. The Puma features a higher heel-to-toe drop and a more accommodating fit, making it easier to wear for a broader range of foot shapes and potentially more comfortable over longer efforts.
Variants
- Alphafly 3 (Black/Olive Aura/Metallic Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.5
8.2
Forefoot Stack Height
33.4 mm
29.1 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.1
8.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
200.7 g (7.08 oz)
199.9 g (7.05 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.8 mm
39.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.4 mm
29.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.4 mm
10.1 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
68 mm (2.7")
55 mm (2.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
103 mm (4.1")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.29
2.07
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.47
3.54
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
58 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.8 mm (-0.032")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Forefoot Fit: Height
9.7
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.8 mm (-0.030")
Arch Fit: Width
6.2
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.6 mm (-0.219")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.2
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.0%
84.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.2
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
82.2%
82.4%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
8.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.82 J
3.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.18 J
10.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.96 J
17.40 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.0
8.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.68 J
4.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.55 J
8.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.10 J
12.94 J
Heel Firmness
5.9
5.0
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
49.4 N/mm
48.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
129.6 N/mm
96.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
277.3 N/mm
233.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.4
7.6
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
103.1 N/mm
95.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
170.1 N/mm
190.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
370.8 N/mm
394.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.8
6.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.41 J
6.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.33 J
6.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.27 J
6.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.24 J
6.58 J
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