The PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3 is engineered for serious runners, from elite marathoners to dedicated weekend road racers, seeking to maximize speed and efficiency on race day. This super-lightweight shoe offers exceptional energy return and a propulsive ride, though its specialized design means it's optimized for performance over long-term durability in daily training.
NITROFOAM ELITE CUSHIONING: Premium, lightweight foam technology providing superior responsiveness and comfort, crucial for maintaining pace during demanding races.
PWRPLATE Carbon Fiber Plate: An engineered carbon fiber plate embedded in the midsole that stabilizes the foot and maximizes energy transfer, giving a powerful, propulsive feel with each stride.
PUMAGRIP Outsole: A high-performance, durable rubber compound designed to deliver reliable traction across various road surfaces, ensuring confident footing in diverse race conditions.
ULTRAWEAVE Upper: An ultra-light, breathable upper material designed to reduce weight and provide a secure, comfortable fit without unnecessary bulk.
Optimized for Race Day: Specifically redesigned to be the ultimate race day shoe, offering a significant weight reduction (17g less than its predecessor) and increased stack height for enhanced performance.
Enhanced Responsiveness: The combination of NITROFOAM ELITE and the PWRPLATE delivers a highly responsive ride, making fast running feel more effortless.
Exceptional Lightweight Design: Weighs significantly less than previous models, contributing to reduced fatigue during long races.
Superior Energy Return: The NITROFOAM ELITE and PWRPLATE combination provides a highly propulsive and responsive ride.
Excellent Traction: PUMAGRIP ensures reliable grip on various road surfaces, enhancing stability and confidence.
Race-Day Optimization: Specifically engineered for peak performance during marathons and competitive road racing.
Enhanced Cushioning: Greater stack height with advanced foam offers comfortable impact absorption without sacrificing responsiveness.
Specialized Use: Primarily designed for racing; may not be as durable or comfortable for everyday training runs.
Higher Performance Focus: Its stiff carbon plate design, while excellent for speed, might feel less flexible for casual runners.
Exceptional Lightweight Design: Weighs significantly less than previous models, contributing to reduced fatigue during long races.
Superior Energy Return: The NITROFOAM ELITE and PWRPLATE combination provides a highly propulsive and responsive ride.
Excellent Traction: PUMAGRIP ensures reliable grip on various road surfaces, enhancing stability and confidence.
Race-Day Optimization: Specifically engineered for peak performance during marathons and competitive road racing.
Enhanced Cushioning: Greater stack height with advanced foam offers comfortable impact absorption without sacrificing responsiveness.
Specialized Use: Primarily designed for racing; may not be as durable or comfortable for everyday training runs.
Higher Performance Focus: Its stiff carbon plate design, while excellent for speed, might feel less flexible for casual runners.
The PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3 shines brightest on race day. Its NITROFOAM ELITE cushioning provides a soft landing and a powerful rebound, translating directly into energy return that propels you forward. During long marathon efforts, runners will appreciate the increased stack height that offers sustained comfort without feeling sluggish. The PWRPLATE carbon fiber plate acts as a lever, stabilizing the foot and ensuring that the energy from each stride is efficiently transferred, making it feel like you're getting a push-off with every step. This makes maintaining a fast pace feel more manageable.
For example, during a 10K road race, the shoe's ULTRAWEAVE upper keeps your foot securely locked in without overheating, even in warmer conditions. On a challenging course with varied surfaces, the PUMAGRIP outsole offers dependable traction, allowing you to corner confidently and push off effectively, whether on dry asphalt or slightly damp pavement. This shoe is built to make you feel faster, converting your effort into maximum forward momentum, ideal for chasing personal bests.
Lacing: Ensure laces are snug but not overly tight. Use the provided eyelets to customize fit, especially around the ankle, to prevent heel slip.
Break-in: While designed for race day, it's advisable to wear them for a few shorter runs or tempo workouts before a major race to familiarize yourself with their feel and responsiveness.
Running Surface: Optimized for road racing and paved surfaces. The PUMAGRIP outsole provides excellent traction on asphalt and concrete.
Runner Type: Best suited for neutral runners. The stability from the PWRPLATE assists in energy transfer rather than providing motion control.
Intended Use: Ideal for competitive racing (5K to marathon distances) and speed-focused training sessions (e.g., intervals, tempo runs).
Cleaning: After use, gently wipe down the upper with a damp cloth to remove dirt. If heavily soiled, use a mild soap and cold water, then lightly scrub with a soft brush. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Drying: Allow shoes to air dry naturally at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight or artificial heat sources, as this can damage the materials.
Storage: Store shoes in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight. Keep them upright to help maintain their shape.
Rotation: For optimal longevity, especially for race-day shoes, consider rotating them with other training shoes. This allows the cushioning foam to decompress and recover between runs.