Puma Magnify Nitro 3 vs Deviate Pure Nitro
Magnify Nitro 3 or Deviate Pure Nitro? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want plush, bouncy cushion for everyday miles? Get the Magnify Nitro 3.
Want a light, bouncy trainer for slow and fast runs? Get the Deviate Pure Nitro.
Get the Magnify Nitro 3 if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
Get the Deviate Pure Nitro if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.6 oz
On the run
Magnify Nitro 3: Bouncy, plush everyday cushion. Bouncy and plush, with fantastic energy return from the new Nitro foam and excellent breathability. The high drop limits versatility, and there’s no support.
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.
Specs side by side
| Magnify Nitro 3 | Deviate Pure Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.95 | $149.95 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 40 / 30mm* | 38 / 30mm* |
| Drop | 10mm* | 8mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 9.2 oz* | 7.6 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | Not available |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Recovery runs | Easy days, Tempo & workouts, Long runs |
| Expected life | 300–400 miles | 400–500 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
Magnify Nitro 3. True to size, with more toebox room than before.
Deviate Pure Nitro. True to size and roomier than most Pumas, but the toebox is low.
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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