We Bought the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4: Super Shoe or Hype?

We bought the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 with our own money and put it through real training sessions to see if it lives up to the hype. Carbon plate race shoes are everywhere right now, but not all “super shoes” are created equal. In this video we test the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 across tempo runs, faster intervals and steady efforts to see how it performs for everyday runners. Is this Puma’s best race shoe yet? Is it a genuine marathon super shoe, or just another hyped carbon racer? We break down: • First impressions • Fit and upper • Nitro Elite foam feel • Carbon plate performance • Stability and ride • Who this shoe is actually for If you’re considering the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4, hopefully this review helps you decide whether it deserves a place in your race day rotation. Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 and what you think of it. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Facts & Figures 1:57 Likes 4:35 Dislikes 5:45 Where it fits! 6:58 Wrap Up Shoes Mentioned / Comparable Super Shoes: Nike Alphafly 3 Nike Vaporfly 3 Adidas Adios Pro Evo 2 Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite ASICS Metaspeed Ray ASICS Metaspeed Sky ASICS Novablast 5 Subscribe for more running gear reviews and training content.