Head-to-Head
Hyperboost EdgevsDeviate Nitro Elite 4
The Hyperboost Edge is a long run shoe while the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is a race shoe. The Hyperboost Edge retails for $200 while the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 comes in at $250 — a $50 difference. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Hyperboost Edge. In our ratings, the Hyperboost Edge edges out the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $200✓ | $250 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
