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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Nov 14, 2025 09:26 PM
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Saucony
Tested using Methodology v0.8.2
Updated Oct 22, 2025 01:07 PM
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PUMA
Weight
214.9 g (7.58 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
The Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 and the PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 both offer a similar level of cushioning, but they serve slightly different purposes. The Puma is a super trainer with a carbon plate, making it great for high-performance training, while the Saucony is a versatile super shoe primarily built for race day. Despite their similarities in cushioning, the Saucony is the better option for most runners since it is lighter, more stable, and more energetic, providing a snappier, race-ready feel. The Puma, while still capable of fast efforts, leans more toward durability and daily versatility rather than outright speed.
Variants
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Cavern/Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Citron/Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Citron/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Fog/Peel - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Fog/Peel - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Mirage/Citron - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Navy/Citron - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Olivine/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Pepper/Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Black/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/Sun Stream - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/Sunset Glow/Sun Stream - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Cool Weather/Blue Crystal/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Cool Weather/Yellow Alert - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Crystal/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Glowing Red/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Lapis Lazuli/Sunset Glow - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Pale Plum/Midnight Plum/Sun Stream - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Peaceful Blue/Glowing Red - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Peaceful Blue/Glowing Red - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Sun Stream/Sunset Glow/White - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (White/Glowing Red - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.3
7.3
Weight
7.7
5.9
Forefoot Energy Return
8.3
6.7
Heel Energy Return
8.4
5.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
214.9 g (7.58 oz)
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.3 mm
42.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.5 mm
31.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
11.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
74 mm (2.9")
58 mm (2.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
107 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.21
1.96
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.74
3.42
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
270 mm (10.6")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
53 mm (2.1")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
87 mm (3.4")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.4
5.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
83.2%
73.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.3
6.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
82.6%
75.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.4
7.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.14 J
3.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.21 J
8.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.16 J
15.65 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
6.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.33 J
3.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.59 J
6.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.50 J
10.08 J
Heel Firmness
5.6
5.8
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
55.2 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
103.1 N/mm
111.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
250.7 N/mm
227.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
8.6
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
115.3 N/mm
126.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
215.0 N/mm
251.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
416.1 N/mm
479.0 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.76 J
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