drop: 9 mm

Puma Deviate Pure Nitro

Name: Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
Brand: Puma
Price: 170.00 USD
Availability: InStock

170.00 USD

Support

Neutral

Plate

Composite

Distances

10KHalfMarathon

pace

stability

rebound

cushioning

Who Are Puma Deviate Pure Nitro For?

This is a shoe for recreational runners who want one versatile trainer that handles easy miles but comes alive when the pace lifts. It suits improvers and intermediates chasing uptempo work and longer efforts, not runners after a plush, do-nothing recovery ride or a stripped-down carbon racer for all-out 5K PRs.

Feelings and Experience

Underfoot the PEBA-based NITROFOAM feels lively and springy rather than pillowy — there's clear rebound that rewards a quicker cadence, and transitions roll along smoothly. It's a nimble, connected ride with decent ground feel, so at very slow jogging paces it can feel a touch firm and eager rather than cosseting; it prefers to be moving.

Performance Specs

Drop: ~9mm heel-to-toe offset (Puma lists 8mm) — the height gap between heel and toe, a moderate figure that eases the landing without feeling propped up

Cushioning: moderate-generous NITROFOAM — comfortable for long runs without crossing into max-stack softness

Responsiveness: high — driven by the bouncy PEBA foam, not a propulsion plate

Stability: neutral, moderate — a stable-enough platform with no added pronation support

Pace: Optimal for 4:30–5:30 min/km (7:15–8:50 min/mile)

Best Distances and Maximum Speed

It genuinely shines over 10K, half marathon, and marathon, with the half as its sweet spot for tempo and steady long efforts. Push it and the foam works best around 4:15–4:45 min/km (about 6:50–7:38 min/mile); beyond that a plated racer would serve you better.

Technologies and Materials

The midsole is Puma's PEBA-based NITROFOAM, with no carbon plate — just a small midfoot shank for structure. A breathable engineered-mesh upper keeps it light. RunRepeat measured roughly 215g (men's) with a 37mm heel / 28mm forefoot stack.