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Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
Weight
202.6 g (7.14 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Heel Stack Height
35.0 mm
Weight
242.4 g (8.55 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.8 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO
PUMA Velocity NITRO 5
The PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO is a better choice than the PUMA Velocity NITRO 5 for faster running. It's lighter, more cushioned, and more responsive, though its softer ride feels less controlled. The Velocity is firmer and very stable, making it the better pick for easy runs and regular mileage.
Variants
- Deviate Pure NITRO (Alpine Snow/Warm White - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate Pure NITRO (Alpine Snow/Warm White - (Women - US 7))
- Velocity NITRO 5 (Alpine Snow/Misty Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Velocity NITRO 5 (Alpine Snow/Moody Gray - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.5
5.9
Forefoot Stack Height
28.2 mm
25.2 mm
Weight
8.1
6.7
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
35.0 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.4
5.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.1
6.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
202.6 g (7.14 oz)
242.4 g (8.55 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
35.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
28.2 mm
25.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
9.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
81 mm (3.2")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
111 mm (4.4")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.46
2.60
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.94
4.40
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.8
9.8
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.9 mm (0.115")
1.4 mm (0.054")
Toe TTS Deviation
7.9 mm (0.312")
-0.1 mm (-0.004")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.5
6.4
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.2 mm (-0.165")
-4.3 mm (-0.169")
Arch Fit: Width
4.8
9.0
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-7.2 mm (-0.283")
-1.8 mm (-0.072")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.3
8.0
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
22.0%
21.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
18.4°
22.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.6
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
53 mm (2.1")
43 mm (1.7")
Toe Apex Position
61.7%
57.9%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
25.7°
19.7°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
Nitrofoam
Primary Foam Name
Nitrofoam
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
11.0%
16.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic Shank
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.7
6.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
79.1%
73.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.9
7.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
80.3%
76.3%
Heel Cushioning
7.9
6.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.87 J
3.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.61 J
7.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.68 J
13.46 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.3
6.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.83 J
3.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.88 J
6.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.12 J
9.19 J
Heel Firmness
7.1
8.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
37.9 N/mm
49.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
50.4 N/mm
63.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
73.0 N/mm
89.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.9
9.3
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
53.8 N/mm
70.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
72.7 N/mm
94.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
103 N/mm
132 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.4
5.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.15 J
6.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.93 J
5.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.76 J
5.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.63 J
5.83 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.7
4.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
56 N
39 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.7
5.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
63.5%
58.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.3
5.7
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.3 N/mm
5.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
192 N
245 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.5
5.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
14.5 mm
11.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
21.8 mm
17.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
26.0 mm
21.2 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.2
4.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
14.9 mm
11.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.9 mm
13.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
19.9 mm
15.5 mm
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