ShoesPumaDeviate Nitro Elite Trail
Puma
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail
Carbon-plated trail racer from Puma. Light and fast.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 30 mm stack, cushion 3/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 24 mm forefoot, heel counter 1/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 26.5 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 6 mm drop, heel counter 1/5
Full specs
Drop
6 mm
Heel stack
30 mm
Forefoot stack
24 mm
Weight
258 g
Lug depth
4 mm
Plate
Yes
Waterproof
No
Foam
NITRO Elite
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.63 |
| Breathability | 5 BR |
| Flexibility | 21.1 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 16.70 Nm |
| Heel counter | 1/5 |
| Energy return | 77.4 % |
| Shock absorption | 148 SA |
| Midsole softness | 37.0 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Tongue padding | 3.8 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Reflective elements | No |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (74.8 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.
In the review circuit
Questions before you race
Is the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail good for 100-mile races?
Solid. 30 mm stack, cushion 3/5. 100-miler readiness score 54/100.
Does the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 74.8 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail?
6 mm, with a 30 mm heel stack and 24 mm forefoot.
Is the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail plated?
Yes. Plate type: full carbon. Race-day propulsion, less flex for slow trail.
Is the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.63. Elite grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 71/100 (Great)
gritIngressRisk: 78/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 24/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 88/100 (Elite)
hundredMilerReadiness: 54/100 (Solid)