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PUMA Deviate NITRO 4 vs Skechers Aero Razor

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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PUMA Deviate NITRO 4
Skechers Aero Razor 
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Updated Apr 29, 2026 10:22 PM

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Weight
244.4 g (8.62 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Weight
194.9 g (6.87 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.6 mm
Plate
Plastic

Our Verdict

PUMA Deviate NITRO 4

Skechers Aero Razor

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Variants

  • Deviate NITRO 4 (Apple Spritz/Lux Lime - (Men - US 9))
  • Deviate NITRO 4 (Black/White/Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • Aero Razor (Black/Multi - (Men - US 9))
  • Aero Razor (Black/Multi - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

6.7
0.0

Plate 
 

3/4-Length Plastic Plate
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Design

Weight  

6.6
N/A

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Weight 
 

244.4 g (8.62 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

35.2 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

28.2 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.0 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

86 mm (3.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

67 mm (2.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

107 mm (4.2")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.44
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.79
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

67 mm (2.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.6
N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

0.2 mm (0.009")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.0 mm (-0.078")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

6.4
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-4.4 mm (-0.171")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

6.6
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-5.1 mm (-0.201")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

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Heel Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

6.8
N/A

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Heel Energy Return 
 

75.5%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.7
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

79.3%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.6
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.21 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.29 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

13.66 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.4
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.09 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

6.83 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

9.84 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.5
N/A

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Firmness At 550N 
 

56.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

131.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

308.5 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.8
N/A

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Firmness At 800N 
 

129.0 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

265.9 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

524.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

5.7
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.30 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.11 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

5.98 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

5.89 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

Lock N

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