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Nike Vaporfly 4 vs Puma Deviate NITRO Elite 4

Nike Vaporfly 4, side view

Nike

Vaporfly 4

  • Weight 190 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 35 mm

USD 260

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Puma Deviate NITRO Elite 4 is 20 g lighter
  • Nike Vaporfly 4 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Puma Deviate NITRO Elite 4 has 5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Nike Vaporfly 4
  • Puma Deviate NITRO Elite 4
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Vaporfly 4 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Stability: 3/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Durability: 2/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Grip: 5/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Versatility: 2/5
  • Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Stability: 3/5
  • Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Durability: 3/5
  • Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Grip: 3/5
  • Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionNike Vaporfly 4Puma Deviate NITRO Elite 4
Price
Catalogue price USD 260 USD 250
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 190 g 170 g
Drop 6 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 35 mm 40 mm
Forefoot stack 29 mm 32 mm
Midsole foam ZoomX NITROFOAM ELITE
Plate Carbon Carbon
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.32 out of 5 4.36 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Racing Racing
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Marathon Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Nike Vaporfly 4

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 260

Puma Deviate NITRO Elite 4

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 250

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    Saucony

    Endorphin Pro 5

    • Weight 206 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 39.5 mm

    USD 240

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  • Nike Alphafly 4, side view

    Nike

    Alphafly 4

    • Weight 188 g
    • Drop 8 mm

    USD 280

    • Close to Nike Vaporfly 4: same terrain, same category, same role