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Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 vs Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

Reddit prefers Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2 โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 64% positive).

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3
#13 in Running Shoes

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€
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2
#3 in Running ShoesReddit favorite

Puma

Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

$259.95

100

Pros

  • +Good for race day
  • +Weight not an issue for user
  • +good for long + tempo run
  • +running 4min/km seems easy and normal

Cons

  • โˆ’Potentially perceived as heavy by others
โ€œI love my Fast R2 for long + tempo run: running 4min/km in these seems easy and normal. the foam is also great for warm up and cool down.โ€
r/RunningShoeGeeks