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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Nick Harris-Fry

I ran 40 miles in the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro and it's a terrific lightweight running shoe that doesn't break the bank

Puma Deviate Pure Nitro.

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.

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