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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 GeometryFoamOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Saucony Endorphin Azura
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Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
202.6 g (7.14 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
None
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Our Verdict

Saucony Endorphin Azura

PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO

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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
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Design

Weight  

6.7
N/A

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Weight 
 

242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

40.2 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.9 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.3 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

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

Outsole Arch Width 
 

70 mm (2.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

116 mm (4.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.34
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.53
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

278 mm (10.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

65 mm (2.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

0.2 mm (0.007")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.7 mm (-0.104")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.0 mm (0.040")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.7
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

2.8 mm (0.108")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.3
N/A

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Heel Spring 
 

29 mm (1.1")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

19.9%
Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

25.8°
Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.6
N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

47 mm (1.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

70.8%
Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

28.1°
Lock°

Foam 
 

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Primary Foam Name 
 

PWRRUN PB
Locked

Primary Foam Type 
 

PEBA
Locked

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A
N/A

Secondary Foam Type 
 

N/A
N/A

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

None
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.0
N/A

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Heel Energy Return 
 

80.9%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.3
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

82.8%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.3
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.26 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.55 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

19.04 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.6
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.09 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.59 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.61 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

7.3
N/A

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Firmness At 550N 
 

44.7 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

51.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

69.5 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.5
N/A

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Firmness At 800N 
 

56.7 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

70.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

95 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.1
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.97 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.77 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.63 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.53 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.7
N/A

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

107 N
Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.8
N/A

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

69.9%
Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.3
N/A

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

19.5 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

366 N
Lock N

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