Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 (2024)
race-day super shoe for road running, best at 10k and half-marathon. NITRO Elite + A-PLATE · PWRPLATE carbon · Sub-200g speed.
Specs
- Weight: 200 g (men's sample)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 8 mm
- Cushioning: 8/10 (our own scale)
- Terrain: road
- Support listed for: neutral
- Wide widths: not listed
- Launch price: $250 MSRP (Super-premium)
Spec source: Puma website (we have no direct product link recorded, so please confirm the specs there). Shoe data last reviewed May 2026.
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Who should think twice
- Race-day shoes usually wear out faster than daily trainers, so most runners save them for key workouts and races.
- Only a standard width is listed in our data.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 best for?
It is a race-day super shoe for road running, best at 10k and half-marathon. Its listed strengths are nitro elite + a-plate, pwrplate carbon, sub-200g speed.
How much does the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 weigh?
It is listed at about 200 g (~7.1 oz) in a men's sample size.
What is the heel-to-toe drop of the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3?
8 mm.
Does the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 come in wide sizes?
Only a standard width is listed in our data for the Deviate Nitro Elite 3.
Who should think twice about the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3?
Race-day shoes usually wear out faster than daily trainers, so most runners save them for key workouts and races. Only a standard width is listed in our data.
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