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Puma PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4 vs Topo Athletic Specter Elite

Topo Athletic Specter Elite, side view

Topo Athletic

Specter Elite

  • Weight 201 g
  • Drop 5 mm
  • Stack 39 mm

USD 250

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Topo Athletic Specter Elite has a 3 mm lower drop

Profiles

  • Puma PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4
  • Topo Athletic Specter Elite
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Comfort: 4/5
  • PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Stability: 3/5
  • PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Durability: 3/5
  • PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Grip: 3/5
  • PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Specter Elite — Comfort: 4/5
  • Specter Elite — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Specter Elite — Stability: 3/5
  • Specter Elite — Durability: 4/5
  • Specter Elite — Grip: 3/5
  • Specter Elite — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionPuma PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4Topo Athletic Specter Elite
Price
Catalogue price USD 260 USD 250
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 195 g 201 g
Drop 8 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 40 mm 39 mm
Forefoot stack 32 mm 34 mm
Midsole foam NITROFOAM ELITE RevFoam ATPU
Plate Carbon Carbon
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.92 out of 5 3.89 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 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 3 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

Retailer prices

Puma PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 260

Topo Athletic Specter Elite

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 250

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to Puma PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Puma PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Endorphin Pro 5, side view
    • Weight 206 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 39.5 mm

    USD 240

    • Close to Puma PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Puma PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO Elite 4: same terrain, same category, same role