Adidas Hyperboost Edge vs Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
On paper, compared with the Adidas Hyperboost Edge, the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro is 35 g lighter, 3.6 mm more drop, 7.8 mm less heel stack, ₹9,800 cheaper.
 AdidasHyperboost Edge |  PumaDeviate Pure Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.17 | 8.77 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹20,000 | ₹10,249 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 250 g | 215 g |
| Heel stack | 45 mm | 37.2 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 39 mm | 27.6 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | Hyperboost Pro | PEBA (supercritical) |
| Plate | none | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | standard | – |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Long runsTempo | Easy runsTempo |
| Pros | Very bouncy and energetic from the first step · Stable despite the bounce · Feels lighter than its 250 g · Highly durable, no wear after a half marathon · Grippy full-coverage Lighttraction outsole · Stylish PrimeWeave upper, also good for casual wear · Premium gusseted tongue and laces · True to size with enough toe room | Enjoyable ride at all paces · Lightweight and stable-neutral · Premium upper and lockdown · Excellent grip |
| Cons | Plastic heel strip heats up at fast paces · Uncomfortable at slow paces, keeps pushing you faster · Too much foam under the forefoot below 4:00/km · Not for beginners, heavier runners or weak ankles | Lacks the bounce and snap of the Evo SL |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you run slower than 6:00/km, are a beginner or a heavier runner, or need a stable, soft shoe with 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
Hyperboost Edge
Apart from one heel strip that heats up at fast paces, this is one of the finest shoes and one of the best innovations of 2026. It suits runners at 4:00 to 5:30/km, not slow runners, beginners or heavier runners.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you run slower than 6:00/km, are a beginner or a heavier runner, or need a stable, soft shoe with 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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