The Puma Deviate Nitro HYROX range is built for athletes who want a faster shoe, but it still needs to work when the workout floor starts asking more of your legs. A shoe can feel great during the first kilometre and very different once sleds, lunges or wall balls are in the mix.
For some athletes, the standard Deviate Nitro 4 HYROX will be the more practical choice. It gives you a responsive running feel without going all-in on a pure race shoe. The Elite version is more aggressive, with a carbon-plated setup that suits athletes who already know they want that firmer, faster feel.
Here at Smiths, we can help you try the range properly rather than choosing from the name alone. We’ll look at how secure the shoe feels, how much room you have through the forefoot and whether the underfoot feel suits your training or race-day goals.
Bring in your current HYROX or running shoes if you have them. It makes it much easier to compare what you are used to against the Deviate Nitro feel.