Adidas Adizero SL2 vs Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
On paper, compared with the Adidas Adizero SL2, the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro is 25 g lighter, 2.2 mm more heel stack, ₹1,800 cheaper.
 AdidasAdizero SL2 |  PumaDeviate Pure Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 8.77 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹12,000 | ₹10,249 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 240 g | 215 g |
| Heel stack | 35 mm | 37.2 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 25 mm | 27.6 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro sandwiched in Lightstrike | PEBA (supercritical) |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | standard | – |
| Sizing | go up half | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsTempoRace day | Easy runsTempo |
| Pros | Full-length Lightstrike Pro core with real energy return · Softer than expected, fun and pushes the pace · Very light, about 240 g at US 9 · Highly breathable engineered mesh · Good traction, expected 500 to 800 km · Covers easy, long, tempo, track and race days · Excellent value at ₹6,000 to ₹8,000 | Enjoyable ride at all paces · Lightweight and stable-neutral · Premium upper and lockdown · Excellent grip |
| Cons | Narrow heel and midfoot cut-out reduce stability · Moderate heel lockdown and padding · Tongue not gusseted · Not for very slow running or heel strikers · Felt narrow at first, he went half a size up · Not worth ₹12,000 retail | Lacks the bounce and snap of the Evo SL |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you are a heel striker, run very slowly, or need stability or ankle support. | 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 SL2
If you want one shoe for all your training and racing from 5 km to the half marathon, the Adizero SL2 is highly recommended at ₹7,000 to ₹8,000. I would not buy it at the ₹12,000 retail price.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a heel striker, run very slowly, or need stability or ankle support.
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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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