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PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 vs Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamOther 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 Elite 4
PUMA Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 
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Tested using Methodology v0.10

Updated Jul 09, 2026 02:04 PM

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Weight
169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
127.1 g (4.48 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.5 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber

Our Verdict

PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4

PUMA Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2

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  • 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))
  • Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 (Light Lavender/Ultra Red - (Men - US 9))
  • Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 (Light Lavender/Ultra Red - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

8.6
0.0

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked

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Design

Weight  

8.9
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo  

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Weight 
 

169.1 g (5.96 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

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Heel Stack Height 
 

40.7 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.1 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.6 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 
 

80 mm (3.1")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

106 mm (4.2")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.97
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.52
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

270 mm (10.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.9
N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

0.6 mm (0.024")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.5 mm (-0.018")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

9.7
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.8 mm (-0.031")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.8
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

2.3 mm (0.092")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

Toe Clearance Photo  

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

Heel Rocker Photo  

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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°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

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Secondary Foam Picture  

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Primary Foam Name 
 

Locked

Primary Foam Type 
 

Locked

Secondary Foam Name 
 

Locked

Secondary Foam Type 
 

Locked

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.6
N/A

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Heel Energy Return 
 

84.5%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.3
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

82.3%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.6
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.94 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.62 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.54 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.5
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.42 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.31 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.51 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

4.8
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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Heel Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

43.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

101.5 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

250.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.7
N/A

Forefoot Firmness  

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Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

92.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

200.0 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

408.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.0
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.77 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.59 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.48 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.40 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A

Forefoot Bending Video  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

Lock N

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