Head-to-Head
Zoomfly 6vsDeviate Nitro Elite 4
The Zoomfly 6 is a speed trainer shoe while the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is a race shoe. The Zoomfly 6 retails for $170 while the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 comes in at $250 — a $80 difference. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 8.6 oz for the Zoomfly 6. In our ratings, the Zoomfly 6 edges out the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 — 8.8/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $250 | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
