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Heel Stack Height
40.7 mm
Weight
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
Weight
170.3 g (6.01 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5
The PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 is a better choice than the adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 for runners who want a firmer racing shoe that's better suited to short races. The two weigh almost the same, but the PUMA leaves more space through the arch and above the toes. It also returns more energy at the heel while offering comparable impact protection. The adidas is better if you prefer a softer forefoot and a wider platform for more security. Its forefoot cushioning also holds up slightly better over longer efforts.
Variants
- Deviate NITRO Elite 4 (Fresh Water/Lemon Crush/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO Elite 4 (Fresh Water/Lemon Crush/Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios Pro 5 (Solar Turbo/Core Black/Lucid Red - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios Pro 5 (Solar Turbo/Core Black/Lucid Red - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.4
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.9
8.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
170.3 g (6.01 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.7 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.1 mm
30.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
7.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
80 mm (3.1")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
60 mm (2.4")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
106 mm (4.2")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.97
2.04
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.52
3.75
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
270 mm (10.6")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.9
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.6 mm (0.024")
0.6 mm (0.024")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.5 mm (-0.018")
-2.9 mm (-0.113")
Forefoot Fit: Height
9.7
5.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-0.8 mm (-0.031")
-5.7 mm (-0.222")
Arch Fit: Width
9.8
5.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.092")
-6.6 mm (-0.258")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.9
6.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
18 mm (0.7")
9 mm (0.4")
Heel Apex Position
20.7%
14.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
17.8°
27.9°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.0
8.0
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
57 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
57.4%
58.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
25.6°
25.4°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Nitrofoam Elite
LIGHTSTRIKE PRO
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
TPEE
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Sawtooth
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.2 mm (0.0")
Stretch
7.0%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
9.2
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
4.1 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
10.2 hrs
Time To Dry
15.2 hrs
Water Absorption
9.5
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
24.7%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.6
8.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
84.5%
82.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
82.3%
84.4%
Heel Cushioning
8.6
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.94 J
4.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.62 J
10.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.54 J
16.58 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.5
8.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.42 J
5.55 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.31 J
9.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.51 J
13.73 J
Heel Firmness
6.8
6.3
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
39.6 N/mm
35.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
49.1 N/mm
47.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
69.8 N/mm
69.0 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.6
5.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
51.2 N/mm
47.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
66.9 N/mm
62.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
93 N/mm
88 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.77 J
9.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.59 J
8.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.48 J
8.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.40 J
8.73 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.2
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
129 N
92 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.8
8.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
79.4%
77.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.6
8.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
25.6 N/mm
25.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
355 N
295 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.9
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
23.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.1
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
16.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
20.7 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
23.4 mm
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