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PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
Nike Vaporfly 4
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Weight
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Our Verdict
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
Nike Vaporfly 4
The Nike Vaporfly 4 and the PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3 are both super shoes optimized for events like a half marathon, offering lightweight builds and responsive rides. The Nike is significantly lighter, which can translate to better running economy and overall efficiency on race day. Meanwhile, the Puma features a roomier toebox, making it more accommodating and more comfortable for longer distances, like the full marathon. Both shoes have limited stability, but the Nike is slightly better in that aspect.
Variants
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
Forefoot Stack Height
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
Outsole Arch Width
Outsole Forefoot Width
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
Internal Heel Width
Internal Forefoot Width
Wide Sizing Available
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Plate
Performance
Heel Energy Return
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Heel Cushioning
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
Forefoot Cushioning
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
Heel Firmness
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
Firmness At 1100N
Firmness At 1900N
Forefoot Firmness
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
Firmness At 1300N
Firmness At 2050N
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
Energy Absorbed At 20km
Energy Absorbed At 30km
Energy Absorbed At 40km
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PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3
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