ASICS Magic Speed 5 vs Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
On paper, compared with the ASICS Magic Speed 5, the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro is 15 g heavier, 2.6 mm more drop, Ride +2.
 ASICSMagic Speed 5 |  PumaDeviate Pure Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7 | 9 |
| Ride | 7 | 9 |
| Design & Comfort | 8 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 8 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹12,799 | ₹12,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Race day | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 200 g | 215 g |
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 37.2 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | 27.6 mm |
| Drop | 7 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | FF Leap with FF Blast Plus carrier | PEBA (supercritical) |
| Plate | carbon plate | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Lighter runners (under about 70 kg) | Up to about 85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Easy runsTempoRunners 85 kg+ |
| Pros | About 200 g in UK 8, much lighter than the Magic Speed 4 · Stable thanks to the carbon plate · Superb ASICSGrip traction · Breathable mesh with a snug fit · Suited to interval and track sessions | Enjoyable ride at all paces · Lightweight and stable-neutral · Premium upper and lockdown · Excellent grip |
| Cons | Not explosive at 5:00/km, firm at moderate paces · Narrow fit, pressure on the right arch · Hard to survive a half marathon unless you run fast · Puma Deviate Nitro is better at the same price | Lacks the bounce and snap of the Evo SL |
| Avoid if | You run slower paces, want a bouncy shoe for extra push, or need a wider fit. | You want the Evo SL's top-end speed. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Magic Speed 5
For interval and track work it is light, stable and grippy, but at my pace it felt firm and not explosive, somewhere between good and excellent. At the same price I would highly recommend the Puma Deviate Nitro instead.
Avoid if: You run slower paces, want a bouncy shoe for extra push, or need a wider fit.
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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.
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