Men's Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4

When you're looking to go beyond fast, lace up the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4, a lightweight racing shoe that delivers maximum energy return

Size

Size Guide

True to Size based on 7 Reviews

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Specs

Offset
8 mm
Weight
5.99 oz
Stack height (heel/toe)
40 mm/32 mm
Surface
Road
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A Racing Shoe That Goes Beyond Fast

Meet the Puma Deviate NITRO™ Elite 4, a race-day rocket designed to help you run fast, smooth, and confident from the starting line to the tape. Built for PR-chasers and start-line regulars, it combines a featherlight feel with a dialed-in ride that stays composed when the pace heats up.

At the core is NITROFOAM™ Elite, Puma’s top-tier cushioning tuned for max energy return, giving you that springy pop without feeling sloppy. Paired with a carbon-fiber PWRPLATE, it creates a propulsive, efficient transition that encourages quick turnover and a powerful push-off, perfect for surges, hills, and late-race kicks.

A breathable, Ultraweave upper locks your foot in without bulk, while the PUMAGRIP outsole helps you stay confident rounding corners and running in imperfect conditions. Whether you’re lining up for a 5K or going all-in for the marathon, the Deviate NITRO™ Elite 4 is made to feel fast and keep you feeling fresh when it counts.

Features & Benefits

Reviews

5

Based on 7 Verified Reviews

100%

Would Recommend This Product

Size

3 out of 5

Comfort

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Durability

4 out of 5

Zach Boyce

July 05, 2026
  • Performance 5 / 5
  • Comfort 4 / 5
  • Durability 3 / 5
  • Recommend Yes
Verified Purchase

Fast and Light

Ran couple 5K, 10K and track races in these. Really great carbon shoes. Energetic foam without deep compression. Really propels you as soon as you make impact vs. feeling like a sponge then rebounds, which I was looking form. Stiff with the carbon plate. Outer is good. Ventilated, extremely light. Laces are decent. Only issue is every so often during racing the shoe makes a loud crack sound, as if the plate is snapping. Can't replicate it by hand, so makes me think I'm running over something that contacts the exposed carbon... maybe?

James Altman

May 29, 2026
  • Performance 5 / 5
  • Comfort 5 / 5
  • Durability 5 / 5
  • Recommend Yes
Verified Purchase

More than a little brother

The puma fast r 3 are the fastest shoes I have ever run in, The Hoka Cielo have the most bounce, With that being said the Puma elite 4 have a lot to offer, Very light and comfortable while being stable and very fast, They will be a perfect racing shoe for many people,

Marlon

May 25, 2026
Verified Purchase

Great product

Allan Sanchez

April 20, 2026
  • Size True to Size
  • Performance 5 / 5
  • Comfort 5 / 5
  • Durability 4 / 5
  • Recommend Yes
Verified Purchase

Lightweight Fun Shoe

I am 33 miles in with this shoe. It's remarkably lightweight on the foot. It's very peppy and I feel like I can run with it forever. Got my 4th highest PB on the first run. I'll take this on race day anytime.

Anonymous

April 15, 2026
  • Size True to Size
  • Performance 5 / 5
  • Comfort 5 / 5
  • Durability 5 / 5
  • Recommend Yes
Verified Purchase

Great speed shoes!

I used them for speed days and always deliver the speed that I want. Light and aggresive!