Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 review: what runners say

Fit

Standard fit, tends to run narrow through the midfoot and forefoot: not suited for wide feet. True to size, with slight excess length at the toe box reported by multiple testers.

Feel

Soft and reactive aliphatic TPU compound, more substantial than bouncy compared to PEBA foams. The full-length carbon plate performs best at faster paces; at easy effort the ride feels flat.

Durability

PumaGrip outsole virtually unmarked after 100 km; estimated lifespan up to 500 km across racing and hard training. One source reported an upper-to-midsole separation issue at the medial forefoot.

Best for

Road race shoe for 10K through half marathon for runners under 4'15"/km pace. Recommended for the marathon only for light, mechanically efficient athletes; also well suited for quality workouts.

Weak points

Lateral instability, amplified by the narrow base and high stack: a risk for overpronators or runners with weak ankles. Some sources report underfoot discomfort after 60–70 minutes of hard running; build quality questioned by one source due to upper-to-midsole delamination.

We read and watched 4 sources for you· 4 articles