Puma Velocity Nitro 4 vs Deviate Pure Nitro

Velocity Nitro 4 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 a light, bouncy daily trainer at a fair price? Get the Velocity Nitro 4.

Want a light, bouncy trainer for slow and fast runs? Get the Deviate Pure Nitro.

Get the Velocity Nitro 4 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)

Get the Deviate Pure Nitro if

• You want a little more give underfoot
• Long runs are your thing
• You need a roomier fit
• You like a bit more structure under the forefoot

On the run

Velocity Nitro 4: Light, bouncy and fun for the price. Light, agile and explosively bouncy for the price, with superb PumaGrip traction. Great for daily runs and tempo efforts, less so for long runs. The foam firms up in the cold.

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

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

Velocity Nitro 4. True to size, leaning narrow. Wide available.

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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