A versatile plated daily trainer that softens its ride while keeping snap for tempo work, though its carbon-composite plate polarizes—excellent if your forefoot mechanics align with the rocker, less forgiving if not.
A solid update that keeps the Deviate DNA while trimming weight, softening the foam and lowering the drop; a capable plated daily trainer, though the $180 price puts it in tough company.
Best for: Budget-conscious runners wanting one versatile plated daily trainer for easy miles, tempo and fartlek.
A solid, versatile carbon-plated daily trainer with a good grip and wide enough use case range from easy jogging to 5K pace, though its lower stack limits it for longer runs over 90 minutes. Good value at £150 but not a standout bargain.
Best for: Runners wanting a versatile plated daily shoe for uptempo paces and budget race day use, particularly those training for 4+ hour marathons or 1:45+ half marathons.
A lightweight, versatile daily trainer at $170 that can do a bit of everything, but its very stiff forefoot plate makes it polarizing — great if the rocker lines up with your metatarsal heads, problematic if not.
Best for: Neutral runners wanting a lightweight, versatile do-it-all trainer whose mechanics align with a stiff forefoot rocker.
An excellent stiff, snappy carbon-plated trainer whose forefoot stiffness holds up over miles, best for runners whose toe joints line up with its rocker.
Best for: Runners wanting a stiff, snappy carbon-plated trainer for workouts and tempo, especially those with narrower feet or higher insteps.
An aggressive tempo shoe with outstanding PumaGrip outsole that rewards fast running but is less versatile than its competitors.
Best for: Aggressive tempo runs and half/marathon race-pace training for runners who like a pronounced drop.
Decent tempo trainer with improved outsole and softer forefoot, but lockdown and tongue issues hold it back from being a major upgrade.
Best for: Longer runs with tempo injections for half/full marathon training
A strong all-rounder super-trainer that delivers exactly what the Deviate Nitro line is known for, with a roomier upper and slightly lower drop making it a worthwhile upgrade over v3.
Best for: A one-quiver super-trainer for runners who want a single shoe to handle easy runs, long runs, tempo work, and intervals.
The DV84 is a substantial upgrade over prior versions, softening the ride while retaining responsiveness, making it more versatile as both a tempo and daily trainer shoe. Kofuzi rates it an excellent choice for uptempo and fartlek work, though notes the $170 price is $10 more than he feels it should be.
Best for: Tempo runs and hard workouts for runners wanting a versatile shoe that can also handle daily training
A solid improvement on the Deviate Nitro 3 and a competent do-it-all plated trainer, though outshone on bounce and snap by cheaper plate-free allrounders like the Evo SL and Endorphin Azura.
Best for: Runners wanting a versatile plated daily trainer with excellent wet-weather grip and a natural, controlled ride.
A versatile plated daily trainer that softens its ride while keeping snap for tempo work, though its carbon-composite plate polarizes—excellent if your forefoot mechanics align with the rocker, less forgiving if not.
Reviewers note: Normal heel and midfoot width; forefoot ever so slightly wide; normal volume; breathable mesh upper, slight material feel on top of toes.
Per Doctors of Running.
The Puma Deviate Nitro 4 weighs about 241g (men's 9), has a 35.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.
Reviewers compare the Puma Deviate Nitro 4 to Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, Adidas Adizero Boston 13, Nike Zoom Fly 6, Puma Deviate Nitro 3.
Per EDDBUD, FORDY RUNS, Believe in the Run, Doctors of Running, Kofuzi, Ben Parkes, The Run Testers.
Next Pair aggregates 9 expert reviews of the Puma Deviate Nitro 4, including Doctors of Running, EDDBUD, FORDY RUNS.
Per Doctors of Running, EDDBUD, FORDY RUNS.
Compared to other road speed training in the same lane.
