Puma Deviate Nitro 3 Introduction
The Puma Deviate Nitro 3 is the ideal model. When people are asking, what is the shoe to get? It is going to be the Puma Deviate Nitro 3.
The reason why is due to the fact that the shoe can perform at basically any level. I have ran super easy miles, tempo miles, long run, short runs, any run that you can think of I have utilized the shoe for it and I haven’t found many flaws.
A daily trainer that does it all or can even be considered a budget racer. I’m all about it!
From the top I absolutely love the heel collar. The heel collar sits around the ankle and the Nitro 3 absolutely crushes it with the perfect amount of padding. It sounds silly, but my ankles tend to rub really easy on most shoes around the ankle and I don’t have any issues with that here.
The engineered mesh upper keeps your foot nice and secure and fits like a glove when putting it on you will definitely feel fast when lacing up the shoe. One of the only flaws that I found in the Nitro 3 is the fit around the forefoot.
It’s a little bit lower in volume meaning the upper is a bit more snug on top of the toes and isn’t as wide through the forefoot. The amount of snug it does have causes pressure on the top of my toes and the front of my feet which in turn does cause minor hotspots on the bottom of my feet, especially during faster paces. It’s not uncomfortable to the point where I want to disregard the shoe because I do love everything else about it.
My favorite part of the shoe is the responsive, and soft mid sole foam that puma delivers on the Nitro 3. To explain the tech term puma uses a nitrogen infused foam for better energy return. The foam feels really cushioned and is lightweight. The Nitro 3 offers a carbon fiber plate to help with energy return, responsiveness, and a smooth transition that propels you on your toes.
I recently bought the Asics Magic Speed 4 and it is a toss up between the Nitro 3 and the magic speed 4 they are both in the same category “super trainers” and can be compared in almost every aspect.
If you had to decide between the two either option would be great although this is a review about puma so if you’re a puma fan, get the shoe!
Puma Deviate Nitro 3 First Impressions
My first impressions are exactly what I expected. I knew that getting my hands onto the Nitro 3. It was going to be an enjoyable experience.
I love the looks of them and how comfortable they are right out of the box. During my first run it was a smooth buttery ride for 8 miles. A little hot spot on the bottom of my feet but nothing overwhelming.
Puma Deviate Nitro 3 Upper
The upper in my mind is pretty traditional Puma claims that there are some materials built into the shoe that helps with its stability. I’m not one that has issues with stability so it’s not something I wholeheartedly focused on.
What is important is the toe box does sit a little low on top of the foot around the toes is a little snug. I don’t mind it, but I know those who want a wider fit might have issues with the upper.
The upper is comfortable once fully laced up, no rubbing no irritation and has a glove like fit just a touch tight up front.
Puma Deviate Nitro 3 Sole Unit
Puma grip, puma grip, puma grip. The best in the game.
I love a shoe that provides sufficient amount of outsole rubber but yet the shoe doesn’t feel heavy. The traction is amazing and the outsole is super durable. The cushioning is great the amount is almost perfect. Maybe just a touch more in the forefoot but that is just my personal preference.
The materials of the foam is pretty unique the foam closest to the foot is the elite foam which is used in the nitro elite race model.
The elite foam then sandwiches the carbon fiber plate with the nitro foam underneath the plate. This combination calls for the perfect recipe for a soft cushioned ride but yet responsive enough that it can handle tempo runs!
Puma Deviate Nitro 3 Conclusions
Not many flaws found in the puma deviate nitro 3 it is an awesome super trainer and daily trainer that will satisfy just about any runners needs, and only priced at $160 nowadays that’s not too bad.
It’s not the cheapest but it’s not the most expensive. Puma did deliver on their promises.
I think the best thing about this particular shoe is the fact that it can be used on race day. You don’t have to buy a $250 shoe. You have a very solid option right in front of you.
