PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3 Reviews

About 200 miles, first racing it with personal bests at every distance, then mostly training including a 6x2K workout. The upper kept its lockdown and only discolored, midsole wear felt minimal with the foam still squishy and springy, and grip held up. They noted small chewed spots on the exposed foam from stones, which they call negligible, and a loud crack when gravel hits the plate. They found the plate gentle on calves and Achilles and plan to keep using it.

After 255 miles and back-to-back marathon PBs, the DNE3 is one of their top three shoes ever: comfortable, bouncy, stable and grippy.

About 115 miles of fast sessions from 200 m repeats to marathon effort, plus a half marathon race. They like the light, snug upper that does not pinch, and the foam that absorbs shock without being too squishy and bounces back quickly, giving snappy turnover. At that mileage the foam still felt great and the upper looked pristine apart from slight tongue fraying, though the outsole showed normal wear and scuffing on exposed foam. They would race in it up to the marathon.

An excellent racer comparable to the best and cheaper than most, with few faults. Still not his first pick: the Metaspeed Sky Paris and Alphafly 3 feel bouncier, and it lacks a very springy feel.

Overall B+/A-: the snappiest Elite yet. One rear PUMAGRIP outsole piece ripped off within 10 miles of running.

A bouncy, propulsive aliphatic-TPU midsole with more foam, a more responsive ride and a comfier upper, all lighter. 'Puma hit the brief.'

A superb racer that can also train: full of energy in a light package, from parkruns to marathons. Not as versatile as do-it-all trainers.

Double thumbs up: lab data showed she runs marathons slightly more economically in it than in her previous racer. Durable, high energy return, nimble and snappy.

Finds the DNE3 more fun, responsive and lighter than the Endorphin Pro 3.

After a mixed-pace half marathon run, finds the DNE3 fun, snappy and propulsive with solid cushioning and great value.