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SonicblastvsDeviate Nitro 4
The Sonicblast and Deviate Nitro 4 are both speed trainer shoes built for road running. The Sonicblast retails for $180 while the Deviate Nitro 4 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Deviate Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.8 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Sonicblast. In our ratings, the Sonicblast edges out the Deviate Nitro 4 — 9.1/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
