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ASICS Hyper Speed 5
Puma Deviate Nitro 4
ASICS Hyper Speed 5ASICSHyper Speed 5Puma Deviate Nitro 4PumaDeviate Nitro 4
Scores
Overall6.677.33
Ride7.08.0
Design & Comfort6.07.0
Value7.07.0
Price
Price₹8,000₹16,000
Specs
CategoryTempoTempo
Weight–247 g
Heel stack–33.6 mm
Forefoot stack–26.6 mm
Drop–7 mm
FoamFlytefoamNitro (dual density: PEBA-based supercritical Nitro top, EVA blend bottom)
Plate–carbon plate
Fit
Supportneutral–
Fitnarrownarrow
Sizing––
Recommended runner weightLighter runners (under about 75 kg)Up to about 90 kg
Best for
Best forTempoRace dayEasy runsLong runsTempoRace day
ProsVery snappy for track workouts · Foam enough for 10 km and impact-protective · Slightly softer than the previous version · Works for races up to 5 km · Excellent value at ₹4,000Pleasant 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
ConsNot as bouncy or energetic as he hoped · Very narrow, no wide version · No stability · Outsole may wear fast on roads, traction drops after about 100 km · Not a daily trainer₹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 ifAvoid it if you want a daily trainer, run slowly, are a heavy runner or a beginner, have wide feet or have ankle pain.Avoid it if you have wide feet, or if you are a beginner looking for a Hyrox shoe.