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Weight
232.3 g (8.19 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
218.6 g (7.71 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
PUMA Velocity NITRO 4
Under Armour Velociti Elite 3
The PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 is not to be confused with the Under Armour Velociti Elite 3, despite their similar names. Puma's Velocity with a 'Y' is a lightweight daily trainer that has the high heel-to-toe drop and stable platform of a classic daily trainer, but with more bounce. Under Armour's Velociti with an 'I' is a low-drop racing shoe that has a carbon plate in a stiff, but energetic midsole.
Variants
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Velocity NITRO 4 (Black/Dark Amethyst - (Men - US 9))
- Velociti Elite 3 (Black/High Vis Yellow/White - (Men - US 9))
- Velociti Elite 3 (Black/High Vis Yellow/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.5
8.3
Forefoot Stack Height
26.1 mm
34.6 mm
Plate
None
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
37.2 mm
38.6 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
7.8
8.2
Weight
7.1
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.1
7.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
232.3 g (8.19 oz)
218.6 g (7.71 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.2 mm
38.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
26.1 mm
34.6 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.1 mm
4.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
4.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
85 mm (3.4")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
65 mm (2.6")
64 mm (2.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
103 mm (4.0")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.28
2.28
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.95
3.29
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
57 mm (2.2")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.092")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.7 mm (0.068")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.6
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-6.4 mm (-0.250")
Arch Fit: Width
7.2
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-4.4 mm (-0.172")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.1
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return
76.6%
80.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.8
8.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
79.9%
82.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
8.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.56 J
4.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.90 J
10.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.28 J
16.18 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.2
8.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.12 J
5.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.66 J
9.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.39 J
14.77 J
Heel Firmness
6.3
5.4
Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N
51.7 N/mm
42.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
130.5 N/mm
122.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
319.7 N/mm
297.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.0
7.0
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
137.6 N/mm
85.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
297.8 N/mm
171.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
585.1 N/mm
346.9 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.8
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.35 J
9.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.21 J
8.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.11 J
8.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.05 J
8.70 J
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