Quick Facts
- The Puma Deviate Pure Nitro goes light with a full stack of proprietary NITROFOAM but does without a PWRPLATE stability plate built into the midsole
- Not only does the shoe trade rigidity for a little more cushion, but it reduces the weight of the shoe as well, scaling up at 220 grams, or 30 grams lighter than the version with a PWRPLATE inside
- The Puma Deviate Pure Nitro will be released June 4, 2026
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Sometimes the bells and whistles can be a little too much. For most of us, the two to three miles at a time that we jog at a very reasonable pace don’t really require the same performance sneaker technology used by pro runners to push marathon records and clock paydays from their sponsors. At Puma, the Big Cat’s latest addition to the running line strips down the tech for an everyday racer built for everyday runners.
Carbon Fiber Not Needed
The Puma Deviate Pure Nitro goes light with a full stack of proprietary NITROFOAM but does without a PWRPLATE stability plate built into the midsole. Not only does the shoe trade rigidity for a little more cushion, but it reduces the weight of the shoe as well, scaling up at 220 grams, or 30 grams lighter than the version with a PWRPLATE inside.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
