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Mar 8, 2026 13 min

Solemates #5 | Puma Devaite Nitro Elite 3 vs Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4

from Run Spesh Podcast by Frontrunner Colombo Hosted by Frontrunner Colombo

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 vs 3: Lighter, Wider, More Responsive? | Run Spesh at Frontrunner Oska and Tom from Frontrunner Colombo discuss Puma's return to running and compare the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 to the popular Deviate Nitro Elite 3, praising the 3 for reliability and versatility from 5K to marathon. They explain how the 4 updates the formula with a wider midfoot and forefoot base, a closer-fitting thinner upper, a more aggressive plate/rocker geometry, and a more responsive Nitro Elite feel, while keeping an 8 mm drop and trusted PumaGrip with reduced coverage. They note the 4 is about 12% lighter (170 g vs 194 g), feels stable and consumer-friendly for non-elites, and is priced at NZD 360. Comparable models mentioned include the ASICS Metaspeed Edge (especially the older version), Hoka Rocket X 3, Nike Vaporfly, and Puma Fast-R. 00:00 Welcome to Soulmates 00:38 Puma's Comeback Story 01:23 Why Deviate 3 Worked 02:38 First Impressions Deviate 4 05:06 Fit and Upper Changes 06:22 Foam and Rocker Feel 08:53 Weight and Outsole Updates 10:21 Price and Value Breakdown 10:57 Comparable Racing Shoes 12:31 Wrap Up and Where to Buy

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