ASICS Noosa Tri 16 vs Puma Deviate Nitro 4
On paper, compared with the ASICS Noosa Tri 16, the Puma Deviate Nitro 4 is 30 g heavier, 1.1 mm more drop, ₹4,000 pricier.
 ASICSNoosa Tri 16 |  PumaDeviate Nitro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.17 | 7.33 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Tempo | Tempo |
| Weight | 217 g | 247 g |
| Heel stack | 32.8 mm | 33.6 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26.9 mm | 26.6 mm |
| Drop | 5.9 mm | 7 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | Nitro (dual density: PEBA-based supercritical Nitro top, EVA blend bottom) |
| Plate | – | carbon plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | narrow | narrow |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Easy runsLong runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | Highly energetic FF Blast Plus foam · Very light at 220 g · Light, breathable upper · Good lacing and a decent heel counter · Durable, high-traction outsole · Outstanding value at ₹6,000 or less | Pleasant ride: soft at easy pace, responsive at 4:00/km · Less aggressive plate than the Magic Speed 5 · Extraordinary Puma grip · 8 mm drop · Dual-density foam adds stability · Puma claims 800 km durability · Can be one shoe for daily runs, long runs and racing |
| Cons | Low stability for weak or unstable ankles · Snug, narrow fit with limited toe box space · Aggressive rocker for fast running, not for absolute beginners | ₹16,000 retail price · Narrow fit, not for wide feet · Medial cut caused pronation issues · Foam could be more energetic · 240 g is a bit heavy for a plated trainer |
| Avoid if | Avoid it, or try it in a store first, if you are a beginner, overpronate, need ankle stability, have narrow-fit issues or dislike rockers. | Avoid it if you have wide feet, or if you are a beginner looking for a Hyrox shoe. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Noosa Tri 16
The Noosa Tri 16 is the most underrated ASICS shoe and my best value-for-money shoe of 2025; at the ₹6,000 I paid, I see no negatives. It suits fast runners with strong, stable ankles, not absolute beginners.
Avoid if: Avoid it, or try it in a store first, if you are a beginner, overpronate, need ankle stability, have narrow-fit issues or dislike rockers.
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Deviate Nitro 4
The Deviate Nitro 4 is a decent carbon-plated offering that suited me better than the Magic Speed 5, soft at easy pace and responsive at 4:00/km. I would not pay ₹16,000 for it; it regularly sells for ₹10,000–11,000.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have wide feet, or if you are a beginner looking for a Hyrox shoe.
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