PUMA$170

Deviate NITRO 4

A carbon-plated road trainer designed for everyday speed sessions.

Checked US price · 2026-09-07. Before tax and shipping. Check the product page for current sizes, colorways, and availability.

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Brand specifications

The shoe at a glance.

The PUMA Deviate NITRO 4 brings a carbon plate to a road trainer intended for daily running and faster sessions. Its more energetic forefoot rebound makes it worth considering for workouts, although the heel does not provide the same lively response. Weak upper durability is a meaningful compromise if you expect one pair to absorb a large share of your training. Regular width is verified, but detailed fit impressions are not available here, so check comfort and hold on the exact pair rather than assuming a racing fit.

Pros and cons

Our summary of published testing and reviewer impressions. Checked 2026-10-03.

Pros

A lively forefoot for quicker efforts.
Outsole rubber grips well and resists wear.
A lighter build than the previous version.

Cons

The stiff plate reduces comfort for some runs.
Upper durability is weak.

A closer look

Where it fits in your running

Recorded uses: everyday runs, faster training. Designed for road running.

Cushioning and ride

Independent testing found a connected, agile ride with more response at the front than the heel. The plate's firmness is worth assessing at both workout and recovery paces.

Fit and sizing

Detailed sizing and interior fit guidance have not been verified for this version.

Recorded widths: standard.

Regular width explicitly listed.

Men’s listing; widths and linked price apply to the recorded product range. Check your size and stock at the retailer. An offered width does not guarantee personal fit.

Before you choose

The independent review found weak upper durability and less energetic heel rebound than forefoot rebound.

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$170 recorded · 2026-09-07

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Manufacturer specifications

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Listed weight: 250 g
Heel-to-toe drop: 8 mm
Heel stack height: 38 mm
Plate: Carbon plate / rods
Support: Not verified
Recorded product range: Men’s
Widths offered: Standard

Source: PUMA product page . Listed weights may refer to different reference sizes.

Follow the evidence.

Information checked 2026-09-07. Ride and fit descriptions use brand information and published reviews where available; matching categories are our editorial interpretation.

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Official weight is for UK size 8.

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Product information and editorial guidance help you compare. Catalog details checked 2026-09-07.

From the manufacturer

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Fit and ride notes

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These share a recorded surface and catalog category. Shared running uses guide the order; personal fit and performance are not guaranteed.