Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
Men's
Shoes
price:$199.99
original price:$299.99
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
- Offset
- 8 mm
- Weight
- 5.99 oz
- Support
- Neutral - Neutral shoes allow the foot to move and flex with minimal guidance.
- Cushion
- high
- Stack height (heel/toe)
- 40 mm/32 mm
- Surface
- Road
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
- NITROFOAM™ Elite cushioning offers max energy return for a responsive, fast ride
- PWRPLATE propulsion plate promotes efficient toe-off and forward drive
- Lightweight Ultraweave upper creates a secure, breathable fit that disappears on foot
- Locked-in midfoot feel adds stability and confidence at high speeds
- PUMAGRIP outsole rubber brings reliable traction on varied road surfaces
- Race-tuned geometry generates smooth transitions that support quick cadence
Reviews
Based on 8 Verified Reviews
100%
Would Recommend This Product
Brian Monsen
October 01, 2026
Fast and stable race-day option
I have loved these shoes, and I plan on using them for my fall marathon. I really enjoyed the Puma Fast-R Elite 3, but I found that shoe to be unstable over distances longer than 10 miles or so. The Nitro Elite 4 fills in perfectly -- it feels similarly responsive but the bulkier heel and overall geometry supports me over longer distances.
Zach Boyce
July 05, 2026
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
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
Great product
Allan Sanchez
April 20, 2026
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
Great speed shoes!
I used them for speed days and always deliver the speed that I want. Light and aggresive!
Anonymous
April 12, 2026
So far so good
Planning on using it for Boston Marathon in a week. It's been solid in practice runs so far. Light and snappy but good stability. Hopefully that will be a good combo for Boston.
Anonymous
March 23, 2026
Puma deviate nitro elite 4
overall a great shoe!
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