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Puma Deviate Nitro 3

Puma Deviate Nitro 3. 37.4mm stack, 268g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Steep trailsTechnicalRace day

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion5/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

69Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 37.4 mm stack, cushion 5/5

76Great

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 27.3 mm forefoot, heel counter 2/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 24.6 mm toebox height

83Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability

22Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying

60Solid

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 10.1 mm drop, heel counter 2/5

Full specs

Drop

10.1 mm

Heel stack

37.4 mm

Forefoot stack

27.3 mm

Weight

250 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.65
Breathability3 BR
Flexibility20.6 N
Heel counter2/5
Energy return60.7 %
Shock absorption132 SA
Midsole softness37.7 HA
Outsole thickness3.2 mm
Tongue padding4.7 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness5.0 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (69.7 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Category-average height (24.6 mm vs 25 mm median)

Runs small. Consider a half size up.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 good for 100-mile races?

Great. 37.4 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 69/100.

Does the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 69.7 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Puma Deviate Nitro 3?

10.1 mm, with a 37.4 mm heel stack and 27.3 mm forefoot.

Is the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.65. Elite grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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Puma Deviate Nitro 3 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run