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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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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.
YouTube · Doctors of Running · Jun 16, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAbout 100 miles across easy runs, long runs, tempo, track and hill work. It felt stiff, clunky and snug at first, then took roughly 50 to 60 miles to break in, after which the ride got smoother and more poppy and the upper stretched a little. The outsole and midsole held up well. Not for wide feet or anyone wanting a bouncy, fast shoe; suits patient runners wanting a simple, durable, versatile trainer.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein (DPT) · summarized
PositiveB+ overall: the Nitrofoam starts stiff but breaks in after 40-50 miles into a balanced ride. Durable, with little wear at 100 miles, and a slight lateral bias.
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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