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Max cushion
Versatile daily trainer with a roomy upper, though the foam is firm and some want more bounce.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Showing 10 reviews mentioning comfortable fit Show all
YouTube · kofuzi · Oct 28, 2026 · summarized
PositiveOver 100 miles, mostly easy runs of 7 to 9 miles, plus a couple of threshold sessions and some treadmill runs. They found it lightweight, comfortable and energetic, still feeling lively late in testing, with little wear on the outsole and upper. They expect the PEBA foam to give up a little long-term durability, but call it a versatile daily trainer they would recommend to a wide range of runners.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 17, 2026 · summarized
PositiveSuper comfortable upper, very stable, responsive midsole.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 29, 2026 · summarized
PositiveLoves them for daily miles; much more comfortable than the EVO SL.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 28, 2026 · summarized
PositiveSuper impressed: natural, soft, cushioned and effortless at any pace, true to size.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 13, 2026 · summarized
MixedBoring and flat with no bounce, but comfortable, roomy for wide feet, with fantastic grip and stability.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 12, 2026 · summarized
MixedFirst 8 miles: great fit with room for wide, flat feet, but missing the expected bounce.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 12, 2026 · summarized
MixedAfter their first run: great fit and upper for hot, flat feet and lighter than expected, but wishes for more bounce.
Blog · Tom’s Guide – Nick Harris-Fry · summarized
PositiveA great jack-of-all-trades, up with the best all-rounders. More comfortable and stable than the Evo SL but not as fast. He'd pair it with a faster shoe for workouts and races.
Blog · Canadian Running – Michael Denomme · summarized
PositiveComfortable but very responsive, and 'might be close to perfect' for daily training, easy and long runs, and short races. Lighter than the plated v4.
Blog · The Running Channel – Mark Dredge · summarized
PositiveSimple, reliable, comfortable, stable and great value: his pick for 30-90 minute easy to steady runs. Not for workouts beyond short reps or hills, and it has no extra bounce.
Most runners find the PUMA Deviate Pure Nitro a comfortable, stable, versatile daily trainer with a roomy upper, though the foam is on the firm side and some wish for more bounce. A few say it softens after break-in. Some find the toe box tight, and a couple report upper or outsole wear.
Of the 36 reviews with a clear verdict, 64% are positive, 19% mixed and 17% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (4 reviews) and wears out fast (2 reviews). For example: Pressure on both big toes; workable up to about 15k with a runner's knot.
We collected and summarized 36 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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