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Deviate Pure Nitro 1
Plateless PEBA Nitrofoam super trainer for fast everyday runs.
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- 01Deporvillage.co.uk4d ago£120.92£150.00−19%
- 02Decathlon11d ago£128.96£150.00−14%
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Our verdict
The Deviate Pure Nitro is Puma's plateless super trainer, and it sits in a clever spot: most of the bounce of a race shoe, without the plate telling your legs what to do. It runs on a full PEBA Nitrofoam midsole with a 38mm heel and 30mm forefoot, an 8mm drop, and a listed 220g, so it is light for how much shoe you get underfoot. This is a fast everyday trainer rather than a marathon racer. It shines on tempo runs, progression runs and honest daily miles where you want a lively, energetic ride but still want your foot to do the steering. Because there is no carbon plate, it feels more natural and forgiving than a plated super trainer like the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4, which makes it easier to run slow in. If you want one bouncy running shoe that covers most of your week, this is a strong pick.
Key features
- PEBA Nitrofoam midsoleDelivers a lively, springy rebound that rewards picking up the pace on tempo and daily runs
- Plateless designKeeps the ride natural and forgiving, so you stay in control of your footstrike and can run slow without fighting a plate
- 38mm/30mm stack with 8mm dropGives you real protection for long miles while keeping a familiar road-shoe roll-through
- Light 220g weightFeels nimble for how much foam is underfoot, so faster efforts do not feel like hard work
- Secure engineered mesh upperLocks the foot down for cornering and tempo work while staying breathable on warm days
Who it suits
Who should buy it
- Neutral runners who want one bouncy shoe for most of the week
- Runners doing tempo and progression sessions who want response without a plate
- Those who find plated super trainers too aggressive to run slow in
- Runners who want race-shoe energy with a more natural, forgiving ride
Who should not buy it
- You overpronate or need real medial stability
- You have wide feet and dislike a snug forefoot
- You want the softest, most pillowy max-cushion landing
- You want a dedicated carbon marathon racer for race day
Best uses
Extra information
Fit & sizing
The Deviate Pure Nitro fits true to size for most runners, so order your usual Puma or road-shoe size. The forefoot is a touch on the snugger side of average rather than roomy, which suits faster running and holds the foot nicely through corners, but wide-footed runners may find it a little close across the toes. Midfoot lockdown is secure without pinching, and the heel hold is good with no slip once laced. If you like a bit more room for long runs or you know you sit between sizes, a half size up is the safer call. If you want a genuinely wide fit, the Asics Superblast 3 gives a slightly more relaxed forefoot. For tempo work and daily training at your normal size, most runners will get a clean, race-ready fit straight out of the box.
Performance breakdown
Ride & feel
The ride is bouncy and energetic without feeling unstable or vague. PEBA Nitrofoam gives you a lively rebound that rewards picking up the pace, so the shoe genuinely comes alive on tempo efforts and progression runs. Because there is no plate, the transition feels smooth and natural rather than forced, and you keep more control over your footstrike than a plated shoe allows. It still handles easy miles happily, just with more pop than a standard daily trainer. Hold a steady effort and it settles into a rhythm that flatters your legs. Push the pace and it gives back. The 8mm drop keeps the roll-through familiar for most road runners.
Cushioning
With a 38mm heel and 30mm forefoot, there is plenty of stack here, but it does not feel dead or mushy. The PEBA Nitrofoam is protective enough to soak up long runs while staying springy, so you get cushioning that works with you rather than swallowing your energy. It leans lively rather than plush, which is exactly what you want in a super trainer meant for faster days. Heavier runners and those who want the softest, most pillowy landing may prefer a dedicated max-cushion shoe, but for most runners chasing a balance of protection and response, this hits a genuinely useful middle ground across the distances.
Stability
This is a neutral shoe with no stability features, and the tall stack means it asks a little more of your ankles and feet than a lower, firmer trainer. That said, the platform is reasonably well behaved for a super trainer, and the secure midfoot and heel hold keep you centred on the foam. Neutral runners with a steady footstrike will feel planted at tempo and on daily miles. If you overpronate or need real medial support, this is not the shoe for you, and a stability trainer will serve you far better. Run tired on it and you will notice it wants an engaged, active foot.
Upper & comfort
The upper is a lightweight engineered mesh that keeps the shoe race-ready without feeling flimsy. It breathes well, which is welcome on warm tempo sessions, and there are no obvious hot spots once you have the lacing dialled in. The tongue is thin and gets out of the way, and the heel counter holds without digging in. It is a performance-first upper rather than a plush, padded daily-trainer upper, so it prioritises a locked-down, secure feel over cosseting comfort. Most runners will find it comfortable straight away with minimal break-in, and it drains and dries reasonably for a road shoe.
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Specifications
| Category | Super Trainer |
| Surface | Road |
| Drop | 8mm |
| Heel Stack | 38mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 30mm |
| Weight | 220g |
| Carbon Plated | No |
| Stability | No |