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Weight
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
209.1 g (7.38 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.5 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4
On Cloudboom Volt
The On Cloudboom Volt and PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 are both carbon-plated race shoes, but they target different runners. The PUMA is significantly lighter and pairs a more responsive midsole with a more aggressive rocker geometry, making it quicker and more efficient across race distances. The Cloudboom Volt delivers a firmer, more recognizably On ride, but lacks the responsiveness and race-day efficiency of the PUMA.
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))
- Cloudboom Volt (Black/Juniper - (Men - US 9))
- Cloudboom Volt (Juniper/Limelight - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.6
7.8
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Weight
8.9
7.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.9
7.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
209.1 g (7.38 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.7 mm
38.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.1 mm
30.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
8.5 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
80 mm (3.1")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
60 mm (2.4")
73 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
106 mm (4.2")
108 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.97
2.09
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.52
3.58
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
270 mm (10.6")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
89 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.9
9.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.6 mm (0.024")
-1.2 mm (-0.047")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.5 mm (-0.018")
0.8 mm (0.032")
Forefoot Fit: Height
9.7
8.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-0.8 mm (-0.031")
-1.8 mm (-0.071")
Arch Fit: Width
9.8
7.1
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.092")
-4.6 mm (-0.180")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.2
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
28 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
24.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
57.9%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
20.6°
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
7.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
84.5%
79.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
82.3%
81.7%
Heel Cushioning
8.6
8.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.94 J
4.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.62 J
10.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.54 J
17.01 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.5
8.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.42 J
5.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.31 J
9.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.51 J
13.04 J
Heel Firmness
4.8
6.8
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
43.4 N/mm
38.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
101.5 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
250.6 N/mm
70.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.7
6.1
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N
92.2 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
200.0 N/mm
65.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
408.4 N/mm
92 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.77 J
7.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.59 J
7.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.48 J
7.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.40 J
7.31 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.8
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
57 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
69.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
15.6 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
291 N
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