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Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3. 39.2mm stack, 204g. 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? 39.2 mm stack, cushion 5/5

85Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 28.6 mm forefoot, heel counter 1/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 26.5 mm toebox height

88Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 4 BR breathability

23Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 4 BR / ?% drying

78Great

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 8 mm drop, heel counter 1/5

Full specs

Drop

8 mm

Heel stack

39.2 mm

Forefoot stack

28.6 mm

Weight

204 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.67
Breathability4 BR
Flexibility18.1 N
Heel counter1/5
Energy return77.1 %
Shock absorption147 SA
Midsole softness35.5 HA
Outsole thickness2.6 mm
Tongue padding6.1 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness2.8 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (69.5 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly tall (26.5 mm vs 25 mm median)

True to size.

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

Questions before you race

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

Great. 39.2 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 69/100.

Does the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 69.5 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3?

8 mm, with a 39.2 mm heel stack and 28.6 mm forefoot.

Is the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.67. Elite grip on wet rock.

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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