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PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite

Racing · Neutral · Road · 6.3 oz · 8mm drop · 40/32mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite ranks above most racing shoes in our data. Value and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 other rated shoes in the Deviate Nitro Elite product line. Another 12 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite

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Current estimate: Good

85/100
Overall
85
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

36/100

36

Based on product-line history and external ratings.

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Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite

Each dot is one version of the Deviate Nitro Elite, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.
  • Deviate Nitro Elite This shoe

    2025 · 0 reviews

    85 Good

    36 Confidence

  • Deviate Nitro Elite 3

    2024 · 1 review

    77 Decent

    15 Confidence

  • Deviate Nitro Elite 2

    2023 · 12 reviews

    93 Very good

    83 Confidence

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
6.3 oz
Release
2025
MSRP
$230
Stack Height
40mm heel - 32mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.3 oz M Lightest
7.7 oz M
Stack
40/32mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
Release
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
2024 Q1
MSRP
$230 Lower MSRP
$295
Best price
$142.82
Ratings
Overall
Good (85)
Decent (77)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Decent (76)
Below average (66)
Excellent (95) Best comfort
Cushioning
Decent (77)
Below average (67)
Exceptional (97) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (86) Best durability
Good (81)
Below average (64)
Appearance
Good (89)
Good (86)
Excellent (96) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (93) Best value
Good (87)
Good (84)
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