Puma Deviate Pure Nitro vs Saucony Ride 19
Deviate Pure Nitro or Ride 19? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a light, bouncy trainer for slow and fast runs? Get the Deviate Pure Nitro.
Want bouncy, versatile miles at a fair price? Get the Ride 19.
Get the Deviate Pure Nitro if
- You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.3 oz
Get the Ride 19 if
- You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
- You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
- You need a wide width
On the run
Deviate Pure Nitro: Light, bouncy and amazing value. Light and agile with high energy return, versatile enough for easy days and faster runs. Stability is limited.
Ride 19: The bouncy, versatile value pick. Balanced cushioning with more bounce than you’d expect at this price, and a smoother rocker than before. It firms up enough when you push to handle the odd faster run.
Specs side by side
| Deviate Pure Nitro | Ride 19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $145 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 38 / 30mm* | 36 / 28mm |
| Drop | 8mm* | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 7.6 oz* | 8.9 oz |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | 7.7 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Tempo & workouts, Long runs | Easy days, Long runs, Recovery runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 400–500 miles | 350–450 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Deviate Pure Nitro. True to size and roomier than most Pumas, but the toebox is low.
Ride 19. True to size with a roomy toebox and good heel hold. Some find the midfoot a little low, so if you’re between sizes, try both.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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