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ASICSHyper Speed 5 | PumaDeviate Nitro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 6.67 | 7.33 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹8,000 | ₹16,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Tempo | Tempo |
| Weight | – | 247 g |
| Heel stack | – | 33.6 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 26.6 mm |
| Drop | – | 7 mm |
| Foam | Flytefoam | Nitro (dual density: PEBA-based supercritical Nitro top, EVA blend bottom) |
| Plate | – | carbon plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | narrow | narrow |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Lighter runners (under about 75 kg) | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | TempoRace day | Easy runsLong runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | Very 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 ₹4,000 | 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 | Not 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 if | Avoid 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. |

