First Impressions, Match and Higher
Shannon: My preliminary impression was that that is one sharp wanting race shoe. Extraordinarily light-weight with a minimal higher but ample cushioning and a inflexible plate underfoot, it seems to be the right combine of sunshine and quick, but forgiving sufficient for over 5 miles on the concrete flooring that comprise a typical Hyrox course.
Placing it on, my first thought nonetheless was that I wanted I’d gone up a half a dimension from my typical ladies’s dimension 8, which I did within the Puma Deviate Nitro 3, additionally a great shoe for Hyrox.
This shoe matches each shorter and narrower than its “non-elite” counterpart. I used to be additionally shocked on the quantity of compression of the midsole upon weight bearing; it is a very comfortable shoe, and whereas I’m pretty sure I’ll admire that for the runs, I’m curious the way it will carry out on the heavier weight bearing actions such the sandbag lunges, carries, and the 100 wall-balls Hyrox has as its notorious remaining station earlier than the end.
There additionally seems to be just a bit bit much less blown rubber on the outsole compared to the Deviate Nitro 3 in addition to much less outsole floor space on the whole, and a barely much less structured heel counter.
I’m not sure these small tweaks will both improve or diminish general efficiency, but it surely makes me curious as to the way it will carry out on a heavy sled push the place outsole grip and heel-lock are paramount.
Jeremy I reviewed the Deviate Elite Nitro 3, which was one in every of my favourite 2024 trainers, particularly for quick periods. I discovered it fairly versatile, mild, and in the end enjoyable to run due to the extremely resilient aliphatic Nitro Elite foam.
Now PUMA comes with the identical shoe with a terrific new colour scheme celebrating the Puma x Hyrox partnership, with the mismatched proper and left shoe – one thing I actually dig. A giant, daring “Hyrox” emblem on the medial half seals the collaborative facet.
I’ll attempt to keep away from repeating what I wrote in my Elite 3 assessment, and which has remained true after extra miles within the sneakers. The UltraWeave higher is supple and pliable, and regardless of its “delicate” look, it stays unhurt and nonetheless gives the identical nice foothold and sufficient toe house.
Making an attempt to contemplate the shoe extra from a health club and Hyrox standpoint, I nonetheless suppose that the higher does an ideal job of securing the foot for typical Hyrox exercises, and gives glorious breathability which may be very welcome as Hyrox occasions happen inside, and given the gorgeous laborious effort you place into, together with a whole bunch of different contenders, the air will get moist actually quick.
Truly the one exercises the place I can see the higher reaching its limits is throughout shuttle runs, the place some warning may be required to keep away from a torn ankle.
They match a bit lengthy (as I often discover for Puma sneakers) so when you already have a tendency to decide on your sneakers with 5mm free house on the entrance, and contemplating the usage of the shoe, you may need to strive half-size down. Now when you additionally intend to run marathons with the shoe, hold your ordinary dimension.
Jana: I first noticed the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 Hyrox Version whereas capturing Hyrox Las Vegas because the occasion photographer. Between capturing the motion, I chatted with just a few opponents about their expertise with the shoe—some had been actually glad with its efficiency, whereas others had blended opinions.
What initially caught my eye, although, was the design. I like how glossy and trendy it seems to be, and the pair I acquired has a singular colour break up: vivid inexperienced with a white higher on the left shoe and the alternative on the suitable. It’s a daring, standout look—precisely the sort of design that makes an announcement.
The second I acquired my palms on them, I may inform this was a severe efficiency shoe. Holding it, I instantly seen how extremely mild it’s—positively a promising begin for a shoe designed for pace and effectivity. The whole lot about it, from the aggressive form to the minimal but structured construct, steered it was made for racing. I used to be excited to lace them up and see if the efficiency matched the aesthetics.
Slipping them on, the match felt cosy however comfy. The engineered mesh higher is breathable and wraps across the foot properly with out feeling restrictive. It has a safe, locked-in really feel that’s nice for fast-paced efforts, and the toe field provides simply sufficient room to stop discomfort. Nevertheless, it does run a little bit slender, so wider-footed runners may need to take that into consideration. The padding across the heel collar provides simply sufficient consolation with out extra bulk, and general, the higher feels premium and race-ready.
I don’t often put on socks for my health club exercises and the brief runs I do between workouts (as much as 1km), so I used to be a little bit involved about potential chafing. However after a number of periods, I haven’t had any points in any respect. The within of the shoe is clean and cozy, with no noticeable hotspots or irritation factors. That’s an enormous plus for me, as some race-oriented sneakers is usually a little tough when worn sockless.
Midsole & Platform
Jana: The cushioning in these sneakers hits a candy spot—comfortable sufficient to take the sting off laborious landings however agency sufficient to maintain issues feeling snappy. There’s a pleasant spring with each step, making them really feel quick with out being too aggressive.
The light-weight foam doesn’t really feel mushy, and the plate contained in the shoe provides a noticeable push ahead. Whether or not I used to be choosing up the tempo or cruising via simpler efforts, the trip felt clean and environment friendly.
Jeremy: The brand new Nitro Elite foam is an aliphatic TPU foam, which is far more responsive than earlier Nitro Elite foam that I skilled within the Quick-R.
There’s nonetheless the PWRPLATE carbon plate sandwiched in, nearer to the outsole in order that the final feeling when operating is of a comfortable shoe. The froth compresses fairly a bit, which is good for operating quick, with a brief floor contact time and an explosive toe off. It’s like the froth is extra dense when placing extra vitality into it, and softens a bit when easing the tempo. That was one of many key elements I felt throughout my assessment and which makes the shoe fairly versatile for me, contemplating that stability even when operating at simpler paces was not degraded.
Now, in a Hyrox context, I discover that the softness of the froth impairs stability throughout heavier weight lifting. That is very true throughout health club exercises, the place lunges will put an excellent stress in your knee and ankle stability, as an example, so the consequence would be the similar throughout weighted lunges in the course of the Hyrox occasion. However that’s the one particular exercise the place I can see a difficulty.
For each different station the DNE3 will both work as each different shoe: Ski Erg; rowing, sled push/pull…the terrific midsole of the shoe received’t assist. However having such a responsive shoe will ease the runs and can can help you put only a bit much less effort for a similar tempo (operating financial system that’s), therefore giving a slight benefit coming into the subsequent station.
Shannon: Echoing what others have mentioned, I appreciated the exceptionally comfortable, bouncy and energetic midsole on the runs, all of that are on fairly a tough concrerte or paved floor each in a Hyrox race and usually inside my very own coaching as nicely.
This can be a FUN shoe to run in. It feels quick, and in some way strikes a magical steadiness between feeling plush underfoot however with spectacular vitality return derived from the plate inside it. Of observe for individuals who might have a particular insole that they like to make use of, consistent with their minimalistic design, the insole just isn’t detachable neither is there sufficient quantity throughout the shoe to accommodate an extra one ought to that be your desire.
Outsole
Jana: Traction is strong, which can be one thing I heard from opponents at Hyrox Las Vegas rather a lot.
Whether or not on health club flooring, pavement, or moist roads, the grip has been dependable. Sturdiness continues to be a query mark, however to date, I don’t see any main put on. The rubber structure gives sufficient protection to really feel safe with out including pointless weight.
Jeremy: Puma Grip, what extra to say ? It’s been years that I’ve found this compound (within the Nitro Liberate…which by the way in which is usually a super health club shoe for these looking to strengthen their ft) and it but has to disappoint me.
And this stays true within the health club, the place the strong traction secures heavy sled push/pulls. For Hyrox, the runs contain a fair proportion of turns, and having such a securing outsole is a transparent benefit.
Shannon: Puma Grip is hard stuff. Whereas I didn’t have the chance to check on a slicker concrete floor with tight corners that could be featured at some Hyrox venues, typically I discovered the outsole grip to be glorious in the course of the runs and fabulous on the sled push. Price noting is that the Elite (proper) does function much less blown rubber on the outsole than does its non Elite Deviate counterpart (left), however that doesn’t appear to compromise it’s efficiency by any means.
Journey, Conclusions and Suggestions
Jana: On the run, these sneakers really feel extremely clean and environment friendly. The light-weight construct, responsive cushioning, and snappy really feel make them an excellent possibility for each brief and lengthy efforts. They really feel quick with out being harsh, which is strictly what I would like in a race-ready shoe.
Total, the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 Hyrox Version is a formidable shoe. It’s quick, enjoyable, and delivers robust efficiency with out the loopy price ticket of another supershoes. The distinctive design, comfy match, and strong traction make it an excellent selection for each racing and high-intensity coaching. In the event you’re in search of a flexible, well-balanced shoe that may deal with pace work and health club periods alike, it’s positively price contemplating.
Journey (9.5): Match (8.5): Worth (9): Type (9.5)
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Jeremy: For the run half, my conclusion of the earlier check stays true: the DNE3 is likely one of the finest, most versatile and enjoyable tremendous sneakers available on the market.
Snug match, nice midsole/outsole mixture offering each nice vitality return and really safe traction in order that none of your vitality is misplaced.
Now, within the Hyrox context, perhaps its “lesser” sibling, the Deviate Nitro 3, could be greater than sufficient, as a result of barely firmer midsole which shall be extra secure throughout weight lifting, with just a bit to lose on the runs.
Anyway, the Deviate Elite Nitro 3 is, as Jana mentioned, a formidable shoe, and this particular colour scheme makes it stand out from the group much more.
Journey 9.8 Match 9.5 Worth 9.7 Type 10
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Shannon: The Ntiro Elite is a blast of a shoe to run in; it’s quick, it’s enjoyable, it’s minimal, and past the weightroom, I’d bust it out for a 5k to half marathon race or any quick exercise any day of the week.
I’ve to say although that the non-elite Deviate Nitro 3 set the bar awfully excessive when it got here to general performance on a few of the zones. To me, that shoe appears like the Hyrox shoe and doesn’t fall brief anyplace in any means.
I felt the Elite’s largest shortcoming was that the midsole is simply too comfortable for my style on weight bearing actions just like the sandbags, carry, and wall balls, and gave it a slight feeling of instability on these zones that I didn’t really feel even a little bit little bit of within the common Deviate Nitro.
! add a “zone performance” class to my score for this shoe as nicely to account for a few of these actions.
Backside line, it is a strong hybrid racing shoe and it received’t allow you to down on the much-feared sled push, so no worries there, however I’d not place it beneath the “non-elite” Deviate Nitro 3 by way of efficiency, quite the opposite really. I’d additionally reiterate that within the ladies’s sizing, transfer up ½ dimension out of your typical Puma sizing to realize one of the best match.
Journey: 9
Match: 7.5
Worth: 8
Type: 10
Zone Performance: 8
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3 Comparisons
Puma Deviate Nitro 3 (RTR Run Assessment)
Shannon: An apparent comparability to make, the hype is actual on this shoe. The match is great, it’s terrific on the runs, and general it has a extra secure feeling each operating and notably with something weight bearing. The one factor making this really feel like “much less” of a race shoe is the extra substantial higher and better weight, which I felt was greater than simple to miss. I can’t say sufficient nice issues about this shoe close to Hyrox efficiency and I get straight-up excited each time I put this shoe on.
Jeremy: I’ll evaluate with the primary Deviate Nitro, as I feel it has the identical “flavour” of the three and I completely agree with Shannon. The firmer midsole provides welcome stability of weight lifting and I feel, given the brief runs in an Hyrox contest, that you simply received’t unfastened a lot versus the Elite model. And It’ll be a much more versatile choices for each different runs.
Saucony Kinvara (RTR Run Assessment)
Shannon:This has traditionally been my go-to shoe for almost every part, however don’t use this shoe for Hyrox, okay? Whereas it’s mild and a great quantity of midsole to make use of as a race shoe for this distance, it options nowhere close to the outsole grip that’s wanted for the sled–notably within the professional weights–and it’ll really feel slippery underfoot on any slick spots or sharp corners on the course. This can be a tremendous coaching shoe for Hyrox, however positively depart it at dwelling on race day and thank me later..
Brooks Hyperion (RTR Run Assessment)
Shannon:This shoe is very underrated for my part, and is one plated-midsole away from being very aggressive with Puma’s Deviate Nitro sequence within the Hyrox world. Whereas it does lack a little bit little bit of pop and the forgiving underfoot really feel that Puma options, it’s splendidly secure, has glorious outsole grip, and does not fall brief performance-wiset on any zone. In the event you want extra of an “old-school” race shoe with no bells and whistles, this shoe will completely get the job executed in Hyrox.
Picture Credit: Jana Herzgova Pictures, Shannon Payne, Jeremy MARIE
