Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
On paper, compared with the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro is 9 g lighter, 1.6 mm more drop, ₹5,800 cheaper.
 AdidasAdizero Evo SL |  PumaDeviate Pure Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 8.77 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹10,249 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g |
| Heel stack | 36.1 mm | 37.2 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.1 mm | 27.6 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro | PEBA (supercritical) |
| Plate | none | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Easy runsTempo |
| Pros | Energetic, bouncy and fast · Lightweight build · Durable · Great value for the performance | Enjoyable ride at all paces · Lightweight and stable-neutral · Premium upper and lockdown · Excellent grip |
| Cons | Unstable at slower paces · Snug tongue and heel fit | Lacks the bounce and snap of the Evo SL |
| Avoid if | You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues. | You want the Evo SL's top-end speed. It is very close at faster paces, but not quite the same level. |
My verdicts
Adidas
Adizero Evo SL
The most versatile shoe in this list. Lightweight, well-built and delivers excellent performance across a wide range of runs.
Avoid if: You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues.
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Deviate Pure Nitro
A lighter, more direct and agile shoe that keeps you closer to the ground. Works well for both easy runs and faster efforts.
Avoid if: You want the Evo SL's top-end speed. It is very close at faster paces, but not quite the same level.
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