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Deviate NITRO 2

Speed TrainerReleased 2022-08JP

Deviate NITRO 2 is a carbon-plated speed trainer that upgrades the original Deviate NITRO. Full-length NITROFOAM Elite works with NITROFOAM, while the redesigned PWRPLATE supports energy transfer at toe-off. The breathable mesh upper adds ankle padding and grip to reduce heel slip. PUMAGRIP LT supplies durable traction on varied surfaces for training and racing from short runs through the marathon.

Intended uses:
Tempo
3 sources · checked 2026-09-05

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a near the median Speed Trainer

Weight
260g
Of 811 known values: 298 lower, 17 equal, 496 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard37.8th percentile (tie midpoint) / average -7g
Drop
6mm
Of 815 known values: 221 lower, 156 equal, 438 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard36.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average -0.8mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
-
Not registered
Carbon plate
Yes
17% of 786 known models have carbon plates
Midsole
NITROFOAM ELITE / NITROFOAM
Outsole
PUMAGRIP LT
Reference price
$160
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
The 260g weight is a retained existing value. An official or authorized-retailer source supporting this value and its sample conditions has not been re-established.
Plate note
PUMA Japan official FireGlow Pack release states carbon-fiber PWRPLATE.

Changes from the previous model

A comparison with the registered values for Puma Deviate NITRO.

In the registered data, weight is 8g lighter at 260g and drop is 2mm lower at 6mm.

These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.

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Weight

This shoe 260g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 6mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.