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Saucony Endorphin Azura vs PUMA 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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Saucony Endorphin Azura
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Track

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Track

Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 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

Saucony Endorphin Azura

PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO

The PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO and Saucony Endorphin Azura are performance trainers with different strengths. The PUMA is lighter and more stable, making it better suited to runners who prioritize a controlled daily-training ride. The Azura is more cushioned and provides more assistance through toe-off, making it the better option for longer efforts or runners who want a more performance-oriented ride.

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Variants

  • Endorphin Azura (Black/Aqua - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Azura (Black/White - (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 
 

7.9
7.5

Weight  

6.7
8.1

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.9 mm
28.2 mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.1
6.4

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.3
5.3

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.7
8.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

242.0 g (8.54 oz)
202.6 g (7.14 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

40.2 mm
38.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.9 mm
28.2 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.3 mm
10.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

70 mm (2.8")
81 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

116 mm (4.6")
111 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.34
2.46

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.53
3.94

Internal Shape 
 

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 
 

65 mm (2.6")
63 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
8.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

0.2 mm (0.007")
2.9 mm (0.115")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.7 mm (-0.104")
7.9 mm (0.312")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
6.5

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.0 mm (0.040")
-4.2 mm (-0.165")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.7
4.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

2.8 mm (0.108")
-7.2 mm (-0.283")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.3
7.3

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Heel Spring 
 

29 mm (1.1")
21 mm (0.8")

Heel Apex Position 
 

19.9%
22.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

25.8°
18.4°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.6
7.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Toe Spring 
 

47 mm (1.9")
53 mm (2.1")

Toe Apex Position 
 

70.8%
61.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

28.1°
25.7°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture 
 

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Secondary Foam Picture 
 

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Primary Foam Name 
 

PWRRUN PB
Nitrofoam

Primary Foam Type 
 

PEBA
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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Lace Type 
 

Flat
Flat

Width 
 

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

Thickness 
 

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

Stretch 
 

27.5%
11.0%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic Shank
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.0
7.7

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

80.9%
79.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.3
7.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

82.8%
80.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.3
7.9

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.26 J
3.87 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.55 J
9.61 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

19.04 J
15.68 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.6
7.3

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.09 J
4.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.59 J
7.88 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.61 J
11.12 J

Heel Firmness 
 

7.3
7.1

Heel Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

44.7 N/mm
37.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

51.3 N/mm
50.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

69.5 N/mm
73.0 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.5
7.9

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

56.7 N/mm
53.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

70.2 N/mm
72.7 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

95 N/mm
103 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.1
6.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.97 J
7.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.77 J
6.93 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.63 J
6.76 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.53 J
6.63 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.7
5.7

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

107 N
56 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.8
6.7

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

69.9%
63.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.3
5.3

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

19.5 N/mm
8.3 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

366 N
192 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

6.2
6.5

Heel Compression Graph  

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Heel Compression At 550N 
 

12.3 mm
14.5 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

21.4 mm
21.8 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

27.3 mm
26.0 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

6.3
6.2

Forefoot Compression Graph  

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Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

14.1 mm
14.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

18.5 mm
17.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

21.6 mm
19.9 mm

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