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Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
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PUMA
Weight
240.6 g (8.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.4 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 and the PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 are both plated super trainers, but they offer different rides. The PUMA is a higher-stack shoe, with a steeper heel-to-toe drop and more absorbent heel cushioning, making it a better fit for heel strikers. The Saucony, on the other hand, is notably lighter and has better energy return, making it more efficient for speedwork despite using a nylon plate rather than a carbon fiber plate like the PUMA.
Variants
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Black - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Citron/Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Dusk/Peel - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Ice Melt - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Lupine/Cavern - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Moon/Plum - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Fuchsia - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Pepper - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Spice - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Olivine - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Pepper/Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Shadow - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Sunny/Ballad - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Synergy/Aqua - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Synergy/Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (ViZiBlue/Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (ViZiBlue/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gold - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gum - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gum - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Navy - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Peel - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Sunny - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiBlue - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiBlue - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiOrange - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/Sun Stream - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/Sunset Glow/Sun Stream - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Cool Weather/Blue Crystal/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Cool Weather/Yellow Alert - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Crystal/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Glowing Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Glowing Red/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Lapis Lazuli/Sunset Glow - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Pale Plum/Midnight Plum/Sun Stream - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Peaceful Blue/Glowing Red - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Peaceful Blue/Glowing Red - (Women - US 7))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Sun Stream/Sunset Glow/White - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (White/Glowing Red - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.8
7.3
Forefoot Energy Return
8.4
6.7
Heel Energy Return
8.2
5.8
Weight
6.8
5.9
Heel Stack Height
37.2 mm
42.3 mm
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.8
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
240.6 g (8.49 oz)
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
37.2 mm
42.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.8 mm
31.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.4 mm
11.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
92 mm (3.6")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
67 mm (2.6")
58 mm (2.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.5")
107 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.47
1.96
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.67
3.42
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.2
5.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
82.1%
73.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.4
6.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
83.1%
75.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.0
7.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.85 J
3.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.84 J
8.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.67 J
15.65 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.7
6.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.00 J
3.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.23 J
6.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.91 J
10.08 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
5.8
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
55.8 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
106.9 N/mm
111.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
251.9 N/mm
227.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.3
8.6
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
116.9 N/mm
126.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
223.9 N/mm
251.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
448.2 N/mm
479.0 N/mm
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