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Adidas Adizero Boston 13 vs Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

Reddit prefers Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 โ€” higher sentiment (64% vs 56% positive).

Adidas Adizero Boston 13
#1 in Running Shoes

Adidas

Adidas Adizero Boston 13

$160.00

56

Pros

  • +durable
  • +good for long runs
  • +good for tempo runs
  • +good for easy runs

Cons

  • โˆ’upper
  • โˆ’narrow midfoot
  • โˆ’too firm
  • โˆ’Laces need to be changed/messed with
โ€œI have more running shoes than necessary rn, but literally canโ€™t say no to that priceโ€
r/RunningShoeGeeks
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3
#13 in Running ShoesReddit favorite

Puma

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

$230.00

64

Pros

  • +wider
  • +livelier midsole
  • +good for every type of workout
  • +amazing grip

Cons

  • โˆ’wouldn't use for easy miles
  • โˆ’need to size up
  • โˆ’not much advantage when running slower
  • โˆ’Unstable for heel strikers
โ€œThe DNE3 is 99% as fast as the MSP but far more comfortable and stable. To me, they also feel more propulsive and bouncy. I have my Marathon PB of 2:56 in the DNE3.โ€
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