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Puma Deviate Nitro Pure

Thirty grams lighter than the standard Deviate, with the carbon plate left in. A workout shoe that does not punish you at easy pace.

TempoR3 200 approx.Updated August 2026
Puma Deviate Nitro PurePuma

The numbers

Category
Tempo
Stack height
38 / 30mm
Drop
8mm
Weight
220g (men's US 9)
Plate
Carbon
Midsole
Nitro Elite
Surface
Road
Best for
Intervals, tempo runs and shorter races
Price
R3 200 approx. SA retail, $150 US

Slow Miles review

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We only give a shoe a verdict once we have run in it ourselves. The numbers above are the facts. The opinion lands when the miles are done.

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Puma Deviate Pure Nitro Is a Super Trainer Without the Stiff Bits Puma's new Deviate Pure Nitro launched globally on 4 June 2026 at $150 / €150. The pitch is simple: super-shoe foam with the carbon plate removed: 100% PEBA NITROFOAM, 220g, and a ride built for everyday speed rather than race day.

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