Adidas ZenBoost+ vs Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
On paper, compared with the Adidas ZenBoost+, the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro is 5 g heavier, 3.6 mm more drop, 4.2 mm more heel stack, Ride +0.8.
 AdidasZenBoost+ |  PumaDeviate Pure Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.67 | 8.77 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹10,000 | ₹10,249 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g |
| Heel stack | 33 mm | 37.2 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 27 mm | 27.6 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | Boost+ | PEBA (supercritical) |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | – |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsTempoRace dayWalking | Easy runsTempo |
| Pros | Very light at about 210 g (UK 8) · Responsive for its weight, nothing similar under ₹10,000 · Race-ready for 5K, 10K and half marathon · Breathable, durable, overlay-free upper · Full-coverage, very grippy and durable outsole · Stylish enough for casual wear | Enjoyable ride at all paces · Lightweight and stable-neutral · Premium upper and lockdown · Excellent grip |
| Cons | Expensive at around ₹10,000 in India · Energy return a step below the best versatile shoes · No heel counter and side-less gusset, so no pronation control · Snug, narrower fit than typical daily trainers · Not ideal for pure interval sessions | Lacks the bounce and snap of the Evo SL |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you have flat feet, overpronate, or are a beginner without strong ankles. | 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
ZenBoost+
A light, comfortable versatile shoe that performed better than I expected, from slow runs to 3:30/km and races up to the half marathon. But ₹10,000 is expensive for India, and it gives no stability.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have flat feet, overpronate, or are a beginner without strong ankles.
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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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