Puma Women's Deviate Nitro Elite 4 Running Shoes - Light Lavender/Ultra Red/Inky Depths

The Puma Women’s Deviate NITRO™ Elite 4 Running Shoes in Light Lavender/Ultra Red/Inky Depths are built for runners who demand maximum speed, efficiency, and performance when race day arrives. Designed to help athletes push beyond their limits, the Deviate NITRO™ Elite 4 combines Puma’s most advanced racing technologies with an ultralight build to deliver explosive propulsion, elite responsiveness, and exceptional energy return from the first stride to the finish line.

The striking Light Lavender/Ultra Red/Inky Depths colorway delivers a bold, race-ready aesthetic that reflects the shoe’s aggressive performance capabilities and modern design.

At the heart of the shoe is Puma’s upgraded NITROFOAM™ Elite midsole, a premium performance foam engineered to provide elite-level cushioning, exceptional responsiveness, and outstanding energy return in an incredibly lightweight package. Every stride feels energized and efficient, helping runners maintain speed over both short and long race distances.

Working in harmony with the midsole is the reengineered PWRPLATE™ carbon fiber plate, designed to maximize energy transfer and create powerful forward propulsion. The result is a highly efficient ride that helps convert effort into speed while maintaining smooth transitions throughout the gait cycle.

The lightweight ULTRAWEAVE upper provides breathable comfort with minimal weight, while integrated PWRTAPE reinforcement delivers targeted support and secure lockdown without creating pressure points. This race-focused upper helps keep feet comfortable and locked in during hard efforts and competitive events.

Underfoot, the trusted PUMAGRIP® outsole offers reliable traction and grip across road surfaces, helping runners stay confident through corners, pace changes, and varying race conditions.

At approximately 170g, the Deviate NITRO™ Elite 4 is around 12% lighter than its predecessor, making it one of Puma’s lightest and fastest racing shoes to date. The combination of a 40mm heel / 32mm forefoot stack height and an 8mm heel-to-toe drop provides maximum cushioning while maintaining a highly efficient, race-ready feel.

Whether you're targeting a marathon PR, racing a half marathon, or chasing your fastest 10K, the Puma Deviate NITRO™ Elite 4 delivers the ideal blend of carbon-plated propulsion, elite cushioning, and ultralight race-day performance.

Key Features

• NITROFOAM™ Elite Midsole: Premium performance foam with exceptional energy return and responsiveness
• PWRPLATE™ Carbon Fiber Plate: Maximizes propulsion and running efficiency
• ULTRAWEAVE Upper: Ultra-lightweight construction for breathable race-day comfort
• PWRTAPE Reinforcement: Secure lockdown without added bulk
• PUMAGRIP® Outsole: Durable traction for confident grip on road surfaces
• Race-Ready Stack Height: 40mm heel / 32mm forefoot
• Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8mm
• Neutral Running Shoe: Optimized for efficient, natural performance
• Approx. Weight: 170g
• Rounded Toe & Lace Closure: Comfortable and secure fit
• Light Lavender/Ultra Red/Inky Depths Colorway: Bold, modern race-day styling

Best For

• Marathon racing
• Half marathons
• 10K and 5K racing
• Elite speed workouts
• Personal record attempts
• Competitive road racing

Materials

• Upper: 74% Textile, 26% Synthetic
• Midsole: 100% Synthetic (NITROFOAM™ Elite)
• Sockliner: 100% Textile
• Outsole: 98% Synthetic, 2% Rubber (PUMAGRIP®)