I first saw the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro under embargo at The Running Event in Texas in late 2025 and immediately marked it down as a shoe to look out for in 2026.
That’s because it has similar characteristics to some of the best running shoes I've tested. It’s lightweight, highly versatile, and available for a reasonable price, all of which reminds me of shoes like the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, Hoka Mach 7 and Asics Novablast 6.