Head-to-Head
Hyperboost EdgevsDeviate Nitro 4
The Hyperboost Edge is a long run shoe while the Deviate Nitro 4 is a speed trainer shoe. The Hyperboost Edge retails for $200 while the Deviate Nitro 4 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Deviate Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.8 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Hyperboost Edge. In our ratings, the Hyperboost Edge edges out the Deviate Nitro 4 — 8.5/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz | 8.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
