Head-to-Head
Deviate Nitro Elite 4vsAero Razor
The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is a race shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 retails for $250 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $110 difference. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 6.9 oz for the Aero Razor. In our ratings, the Aero Razor edges out the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 — 8.9/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $250 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 6.0 oz✓ | 6.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |

