Puma’s HYROX range is not all aimed at the same athlete. Velocity Nitro can make sense when you want a more approachable training shoe, while Deviate Nitro and Deviate Nitro Elite bring a firmer, faster feel for people pushing harder on race day.
The main thing is how the shoe behaves when your legs are already tired. Sleds, lunges and burpees expose footwear quickly. Too soft and you may lose control. Too aggressive and it may feel harsh through regular training.
Here at Smiths, we can help you try the key Puma HYROX styles side by side and focus on what matters for your event. That might be grip on the floor. It might be how locked in the upper feels. For some athletes, the biggest difference is simply whether the shoe feels natural when moving from a run straight into station work.
Bring in your current trainers if you have them, or tell us what you are preparing for. We’ll help you choose a Puma HYROX shoe that suits how you train, not just how the shoe looks on paper.