Designed for competitive runners seeking peak performance on race day, the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 delivers lightweight propulsion and exceptional speed. Its advanced PWRPLATE carbon fiber plate and NITROFOAM™ Elite cushioning work in tandem to provide a powerfully responsive ride with supreme cushioning, making fast racing feel easier. While optimized for speed, its specialized design means it excels primarily in race-day scenarios on asphalt surfaces.
NITROFOAM™ ELITE CUSHIONING: Premium performance foam technology offering pinnacle responsiveness in an extremely lightweight package.
PWRPLATE Carbon Fiber Plate: Engineered to stabilize the midsole and maximize energy transfer, providing a more powerful and responsive ride.
PUMAGRIP Outsole: Durable performance rubber compound designed for reliable all-surface traction on asphalt.
ULTRAWEAVE Upper: An ultra-light, engineered material contributing to the shoe's overall low weight.
Optimized Lightweight Design: Weighs 194g (EU size 42), which is 17g less than its predecessor, ensuring minimal drag.
Increased Stack Height: Features a midsole height ranging from 32mm to 40mm, coupled with an 8mm drop, for enhanced cushioning and energy return.
Neutral Shoe Type: Suitable for runners with a neutral pronation.
Race-Day Specific Design: Built for competition, focusing on maximizing speed and efficiency during races.
Exceptional Speed & Propulsion: PWRPLATE and NITROFOAM™ Elite combine for a dynamic, fast feel.
Supreme Lightweight Cushioning: Offers high cushioning without adding unnecessary weight, crucial for long-distance races.
Enhanced Responsiveness: The stiffer carbon fiber plate ensures powerful energy transfer with every stride.
Reliable Traction: PUMAGRIP provides confidence on various asphalt surfaces.
Reduced Weight: Significantly lighter than its predecessor, contributing to less fatigue over distance.
Specialized Use: Primarily designed for race day and competition, which might limit its versatility for everyday training.
Durability (Potential): As a lightweight racing shoe, long-term durability for high-mileage training might be less than more robust trainers. > Info needed: Specific durability ratings for ULTRAWEAVE and NITROFOAM™ Elite for high mileage.
Exceptional Speed & Propulsion: PWRPLATE and NITROFOAM™ Elite combine for a dynamic, fast feel.
Supreme Lightweight Cushioning: Offers high cushioning without adding unnecessary weight, crucial for long-distance races.
Enhanced Responsiveness: The stiffer carbon fiber plate ensures powerful energy transfer with every stride.
Reliable Traction: PUMAGRIP provides confidence on various asphalt surfaces.
Reduced Weight: Significantly lighter than its predecessor, contributing to less fatigue over distance.
Specialized Use: Primarily designed for race day and competition, which might limit its versatility for everyday training.
Durability (Potential): As a lightweight racing shoe, long-term durability for high-mileage training might be less than more robust trainers. > Info needed: Specific durability ratings for ULTRAWEAVE and NITROFOAM™ Elite for high mileage.
The Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 is engineered for runners aiming to achieve their fastest times on race day, particularly in marathons and shorter road races. Its combination of NITROFOAM™ ELITE provides a soft yet highly responsive underfoot feel, absorbing impact efficiently while returning significant energy. This allows for sustained comfort and reduced fatigue over long distances. The integrated PWRPLATE acts as a propulsive spring, guiding your foot through a powerful toe-off and enhancing forward momentum with each stride. This stiffer plate design makes fast pacing feel less strenuous.
On the road, the PUMAGRIP outsole ensures reliable traction, whether you're cornering or pushing off on straightaways, in both dry and potentially damp conditions on asphalt. The shoe's ultra-lightweight construction, partly due to the ULTRAWEAVE upper and overall design, means there's less weight to lift with each step, contributing directly to higher speeds and better efficiency. For neutral runners, this shoe provides the stable platform needed to maximize the benefits of its advanced cushioning and propulsion systems, transforming effort into speed on race day.
Lacing: Ensure proper lacing for a secure yet comfortable fit. Experiment with different lacing techniques to optimize pressure distribution across the foot, especially for long distances.
Initial Wear: Wear the shoes for a short, easy run before race day to ensure they feel comfortable and to allow for any minor break-in.
Sock Choice: Pair with performance running socks designed to minimize friction and manage moisture, complementing the shoe's lightweight design.
Surface: Best suited for Asphalt surfaces, including roads, tracks, and well-maintained paved paths.
Shoe Type: Designed as a Neutral running shoe, ideal for runners who do not require significant pronation control.
Use: Specifically engineered for Competition and race day performance. While it can be used for fast training efforts, its primary benefit is unleashed during actual races.
Cleaning: Gently brush off loose dirt with a soft brush after runs. For deeper cleaning, use a mild soap and cold water, applying with a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid harsh chemicals.
Drying: Air dry naturally at room temperature. Do not machine wash or tumble dry, and keep away from direct heat sources (like radiators or direct sunlight) as this can damage materials.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid compressing the shoes for prolonged periods to maintain midsole integrity.
Life Cycle: As a high-performance racing shoe, its optimal performance lifespan may be shorter than that of a daily trainer. Monitor cushioning responsiveness and outsole wear to determine when replacement is needed. > Info needed: Specific recommended mileage for optimal racing performance.