Race ShoeRoad • February 2026

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4
Aggregated rating: 9.0/10

Full overview article coming soon. For now, here’s a quick, data-based snapshot pulled from the shoe database.

Quick Snapshot

  • Best for: half marathon, Marathon, 10K, 5K racing
  • Terrain: Road
  • Stability: Neutral
  • Energy return: High
  • Breathability:
  • Traction:
  • Shock absorption:
  • Durability:

How It Compares

Full comparison →
SC Elite v5

New Balance

SC Elite v5
Rating9.0 / 109.2 / 108.9 / 10
Price$250$265$275
Weight6.5 oz7.3 oz7.1 oz
CategoryRace ShoeRace ShoeRace Shoe
TerrainRoadRoadRoad
CushionMediumMediumMedium
SoftnessBalancedSoftSoft
DropMediumMediumMedium
Drop (mm)8 mm8 mm8 mm
Stack40 mm40 mm40 mm
StabilityNeutralNeutralNeutral
FitMediumMediumNarrow
Energy ReturnHighHighHigh
BreathabilityMediumBreathable
TractionHighHigh
Shock AbsorptionHighHigh
DurabilityBadBad