Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Racer

In the segment of fast runningshoes with integrated carbon plate, something is happening that has already happened in other shoes segments such as maximum cushioning or mixed shoes. The potential customer for these flying models is no longer just the elite athlete or the one who fights for the podium. Now these models seek to reach an increasingly wider public, that of those who want to improve their personal best, whatever the runner's personal best may be. In other words, the democratization of shoes that just a few years ago were only for top athletes.

And in this way to reach more and more people and with an important focus on women, Puma is positioning itself as a benchmark and a breath of fresh air in the running market. Today we are going to talk about one of those models that you will be able to wear whether you want to go under 3 hours in a marathon or under 50 minutes in a 10k PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite Racer is the top-of-the-line speed shoe from the German brand. A flyer that incorporates the latest technologies developed by Puma, including its INNOPLATE carbon plate designed to act as a propulsion lever to provide maximum energy transfer at take-off.

And why do we say that the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite Racer is a flyer for "almost" everyone? First of all because of a key concept in the choice of shoes, their comfort. It is really surprising how comfortable they are. And the fact is that we will be less and less surprised to see people who do not even run with carbon plateshoes that they use for walking (although in the case of walking that energy transfer can hardly be perceived). If we add to the comfort an element that is presupposed, the speed and another that has more and more weight, the design, we are facing one of the best carbon plate shoes on the market for "all" audiences.

What runner profile and distances are these PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite Racer shoes aimed at?

However, we should not lose focus. These shoes are for very fast running. They are mainly aimed at users who are looking for a plus of speed in 10k, half marathon or even marathon if they have an efficient running technique. For runners weighing no more than 80 kilos, but I'm telling you that it will depend a lot on the target pace and distance. That is, if you want to try a shoes with a carbon plate, weigh 85 kilos and want to use them to try to run your best 10k, these shoes will fit you.

They are mainly aimed at users who are looking for extra speed in 10k, half marathon or even marathon if you have an efficient running technique.

And it is important to distinguish the importance that PUMA gives to the differentiation between the male and female foot last. The German company adapts the design of these Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Racer to the structure of the male and female foot separately. Differentiated lasts that are very appreciated among the public, especially when you wear the model for the first time.

What did we like most about the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite Racer?

The excellent combination of speed, comfort and design. A model with a "futuristic" design, which includes a mesh with a plasticized feel, similar to something we already saw in Nike s Nike Zoom Fly SP. Don't be fooled by the word plasticized, these are shoes with good ventilation, a summery design and many technologies that add valor to this model: NITRO FOAM midsole. PUMAGRIP rubber outsole, which offers good traction on dry surfaces. INNOPLATE carbon fiber plate, a lightweight, breathable tongue. Lace-up adjustment allows the laces to hug the foot as much as the wearer wants. TPU heel piece for stability. Reflective details for greater visibility...

Possible points of improvement of the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite Racer

The tongue , as with many of the flying shoes on the market, it is important to position it very well and then adjust the laces to avoid unwanted and annoying creases. It's not really a big deal, it just requires some attention when adjusting your shoe.

The mesh covering the instep is translucent, meaning that you will see the sock you are wearing. This detail in itself is not an element that harms the model in any way, it is a more aesthetic component that some people will love for its originality (and more with the rise of running socks) and others who like it less. We indicate this only with a view to new designs that the brand could come up with, combining models with translucent mesh with opaque ones that do not allow the sock to be seen.

What are the rivals of the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite Racer?

ASICS Metaspeed Edge

Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2

New Balance FuelCell RC Elite v2