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Heel Stack Height
35.2 mm
Weight
232.3 g (8.19 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
None
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 Velocity NITRO 4
PUMA Velocity NITRO 5
The PUMA Velocity NITRO 5 is only a modest upgrade over the PUMA Velocity NITRO 4, so either is a good choice. Both have the same foam and a very similar ride. The NITRO 5 adds a firmer heel and a wider front, making it more stable, while the NITRO 4 is a little lighter.
Variants
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Black/Dark Amethyst - (Men - US 9))
- 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
6.1
5.9
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.3
5.5
Weight
7.1
6.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.1
6.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
232.3 g (8.19 oz)
242.4 g (8.55 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
35.2 mm
35.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
25.1 mm
25.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
9.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
85 mm (3.4")
91 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
65 mm (2.6")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
103 mm (4.0")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.28
2.60
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.95
4.40
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.8
9.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.3 mm (-0.013")
1.4 mm (0.054")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.4 mm (-0.054")
-0.1 mm (-0.004")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.1
6.4
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.4 mm (-0.094")
-4.3 mm (-0.169")
Arch Fit: Width
10
9.0
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
0.3 mm (0.013")
-1.8 mm (-0.072")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.0
8.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
18 mm (0.7")
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
18.3%
21.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
19.1°
22.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
4.8
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
35 mm (1.4")
43 mm (1.7")
Toe Apex Position
68.3%
57.9%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
21.3°
19.7°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Nitrofoam
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
16.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.1
6.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
76.6%
73.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.8
7.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
79.9%
76.3%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
6.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.56 J
3.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.90 J
7.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.28 J
13.46 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.2
6.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.12 J
3.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.66 J
6.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.39 J
9.19 J
Heel Firmness
8.0
8.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
42.0 N/mm
49.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
55.2 N/mm
63.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
80.3 N/mm
89.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
9.3
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
62.6 N/mm
70.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
85.1 N/mm
94.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
121 N/mm
132 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.8
5.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.35 J
6.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.21 J
5.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.11 J
5.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.05 J
5.83 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.1
4.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
31 N
39 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.3
5.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
66.4%
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
8.5 N/mm
5.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
191 N
245 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
11.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
17.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
21.2 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
4.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
11.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
13.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
15.5 mm
PUMA Velocity NITRO 4
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