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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 vs Deviate Pure NITRO

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending StiffnessHeel Compression DepthForefoot Compression Depth
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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4
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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Picture

Track

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Track

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
38.2 mm
Weight
202.6 g (7.14 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
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Our Verdict

PUMA Velocity NITRO 4

PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO

The PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO is a better choice than the PUMA Velocity NITRO 4. 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.

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  • Velocity NITRO 4 (Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Velocity NITRO 4 (Black/Dark Amethyst - (Men - US 9))
  • Deviate Pure NITRO (Alpine Snow/Warm White - (Men - US 9))
  • Deviate Pure NITRO (Alpine Snow/Warm White - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

6.1
7.5

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

25.1 mm
28.2 mm

Heel Stack Height 
 

35.2 mm
38.2 mm

Weight  

7.1
8.1

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

4.8
7.6

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.1
8.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

232.3 g (8.19 oz)
202.6 g (7.14 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Stack Height Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

35.2 mm
38.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

25.1 mm
28.2 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.1 mm
10.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 3D Model Full Shoe
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

85 mm (3.4")
94 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

65 mm (2.6")
81 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

103 mm (4.0")
111 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.28
2.46

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.95
3.94

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 3D Model Internal
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

278 mm (10.9")
280 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

62 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

90 mm (3.5")
93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.8
8.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Width Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-0.3 mm (-0.013")
2.9 mm (0.115")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.4 mm (-0.054")
7.9 mm (0.312")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.1
6.5

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Height Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.4 mm (-0.094")
-4.2 mm (-0.165")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

10
4.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Arch Fit Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

0.3 mm (0.013")
-7.2 mm (-0.283")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Toe Clearance Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.0
7.3

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Heel Rocker Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

18 mm (0.7")
21 mm (0.8")

Heel Apex Position 
 

18.3%
22.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

19.1°
18.4°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

4.8
7.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Rocker Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

35 mm (1.4")
53 mm (2.1")

Toe Apex Position 
 

68.3%
61.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

21.3°
25.7°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Primary Foam Picture
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Secondary Foam Picture
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name 
 

Nitrofoam
Nitrofoam

Primary Foam Type 
 

A-TPU
PEBA

Secondary Foam Name 
 

No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam

Secondary Foam Type 
 

No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam

Laces 
 

Laces Picture 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Laces Picture
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Laces Picture

Lace Type 
 

Flat
Flat

Width 
 

6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness 
 

2.0 mm (0.1")
1.9 mm (0.1")

Stretch 
 

13.0%
11.0%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Other Features Photo
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic Shank
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.1
7.7

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Heel Energy Return
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

76.6%
79.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.8
7.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Energy Return
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

79.9%
80.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.2
7.9

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Heel Cushioning Picture
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Heel Cushioning
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.56 J
3.87 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.90 J
9.61 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.28 J
15.68 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.2
7.3

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Cushioning
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.12 J
4.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

6.66 J
7.88 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

9.39 J
11.12 J

Heel Firmness 
 

8.0
7.1

Heel Firmness Graph  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Heel Firmness Graph
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N 
 

42.0 N/mm
37.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

55.2 N/mm
50.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

80.3 N/mm
73.0 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.9
7.9

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Firmness Graph
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N 
 

62.6 N/mm
53.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

85.1 N/mm
72.7 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

121 N/mm
103 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

5.8
6.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.35 J
7.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.21 J
6.93 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.11 J
6.76 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.05 J
6.63 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

4.1
5.7

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

31 N
56 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.3
6.7

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

66.4%
63.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

5.3
5.3

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.5 N/mm
8.3 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

191 N
192 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

6.5

Heel Compression Graph  

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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Heel Compression Graph

Heel Compression At 550N 
 

14.5 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

21.8 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

26.0 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

6.2

Forefoot Compression Graph  

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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO Forefoot Compression Graph

Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

14.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

17.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

19.9 mm

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