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PUMA Velocity NITRO 4
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PUMA Magnify NITRO 3
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Nov 21, 2025 04:15 PM
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Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Oct 27, 2025 08:10 PM
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Weight
g ( oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
mm
Plate
Weight
261.0 g (9.21 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
PUMA Velocity NITRO 4
PUMA Magnify NITRO 3
Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
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Variants
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Black/Dark Amethyst - (Men - US 9))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Black/Dark Amethyst - (Women - US 7))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Mint Melt/Speed Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Sea Glass/Gold Moon - (Women - US 7))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Sea Glass/Speed Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Speed Blue/Gold Moon - (Men - US 9))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Magnify NITRO 3 (Black/Speed Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Magnify NITRO 3 (Sea Glass/Mint Melt - (Women - US 7))
- Magnify NITRO 3 (White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
g ( oz)
261.0 g (9.21 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
mm
38.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
mm
28.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
mm (")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
mm (")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
mm (")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.43
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.96
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
mm (")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
mm (")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
mm (")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
%
77.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
%
80.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
J
3.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
J
9.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
J
15.78 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
J
4.49 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
J
7.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
J
10.60 J
Heel Firmness
5.7
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
N/mm
52.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
N/mm
115.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
N/mm
255.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.6
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
N/mm
121.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
N/mm
254.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
N/mm
513.8 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
J
7.13 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
J
6.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
J
6.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
J
6.76 J
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