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Heel Stack Height
42.2 mm
Weight
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
Weight
202.6 g (7.14 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Our Verdict
Nike Pegasus Plus 2
PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO
The PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO outperforms the Nike Pegasus Plus 2 in almost every aspect. The PUMA shoe is significantly lighter but still has better shock absorption and energy return than the Nike. The Deviate Pure NITRO's lower stack height also keeps it more stable, but unfortunately, the shoe won't fit everyone, as the upper is significantly tighter around the arch, which could make it constricting for wider-footed runners. The Nike has a more accommodating fit, so it remains a good option for runners whose feet need a bit more space.
Variants
- Pegasus Plus 2 (Fennel/Lemon Venom/Palest Purple/Gridiron - (Women - US 7))
- Pegasus Plus 2 (Flash Crimson/Black/Light Smoke Grey/Metallic Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate Pure NITRO (Alpine Snow/Warm White - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate Pure NITRO (Alpine Snow/Warm White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.1
7.5
Weight
6.3
8.1
Forefoot Stack Height
31.5 mm
28.2 mm
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.3
7.9
Outsole Arch Width
61 mm (2.4")
81 mm (3.2")
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.0
5.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.3
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
202.6 g (7.14 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.2 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.5 mm
28.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
10.1 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
61 mm (2.4")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
111 mm (4.4")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.09
2.46
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.52
3.94
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
285 mm (11.2")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
68 mm (2.7")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
10
8.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.2 mm (0.007")
2.9 mm (0.115")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.008")
7.9 mm (0.312")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.1
6.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.7 mm (-0.183")
-4.2 mm (-0.165")
Arch Fit: Width
10
4.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-0.3 mm (-0.013")
-7.2 mm (-0.283")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
7.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
33 mm (1.3")
21 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
23.6%
22.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.2°
18.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.8
7.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
41 mm (1.6")
53 mm (2.1")
Toe Apex Position
66.3%
61.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
22.3°
25.7°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Nitrofoam
Primary Foam Type
TPE + PEBA
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
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Lace Type
Sawtooth
Flat
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.4 mm (0.1")
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
8.5%
11.0%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
6.5
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
6.9 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
20.0 hrs
Time To Dry
34.4 hrs
Water Absorption
7.5
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
42.3%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
Plastic Shank
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.9
7.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
75.8%
79.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.3
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
74.0%
80.3%
Heel Cushioning
7.7
7.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.72 J
3.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.43 J
9.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.51 J
15.68 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.0
7.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.76 J
4.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.69 J
7.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.40 J
11.12 J
Heel Firmness
7.8
7.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
42.0 N/mm
37.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
54.1 N/mm
50.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
77.4 N/mm
73.0 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
7.9
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
61.3 N/mm
53.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
81.5 N/mm
72.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
116 N/mm
103 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.8
6.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.30 J
7.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.19 J
6.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.11 J
6.76 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.07 J
6.63 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.1
5.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
63 N
56 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.4
6.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
61.7%
63.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.0
5.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
20.0 N/mm
8.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
300 N
192 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.0
6.5
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.1 mm
14.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
20.3 mm
21.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
24.6 mm
26.0 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.5
6.2
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.0 mm
14.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
16.0 mm
17.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
17.6 mm
19.9 mm
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