The differences between the PUMA x HYROX Deviate Nitro Elite 4 and the standard version are weight and guide distance. The HYROX edition is about 194g and 500km; the standard is about 170g and 400km. Stack, plate and drop are the same.
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Choose by guide distance, not by the HYROX name. The 170g shoe is 400km, the 194g is 500km, the 250g is 800km. PUMA builds heavier shoes to last longer. Decide first how many km you run a week, and the pair to buy settles on 1.
Key points
- The HYROX edition of the Elite 4 is about 194g and 500km. The standard is about 170g and 400km
- The Deviate Nitro 4 is about 250g, 800km and JPY 22,000
- The FAST-R Nitro Elite 3 has a guide of 150km. About JPY 257 per km
The 5 models, including the Deviate Nitro, compared
Men's numbers I read on PUMA's Japan official site on Oct 13, 2026. Weight is for 27cm.
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| Model | Weight | Stack height | Plate | Guideline distance | Official price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUMA FAST-R Nitro Elite 3 | About 170g | 40 / 32mm | Carbon | About 150km | JPY 38,500 |
| Deviate Nitro Elite 4 (standard) | About 170g | 40 / 32mm | Carbon | 400km | JPY 29,700 |
| PUMA x HYROX Deviate Nitro Elite 4 | About 194g | 40 / 32mm | Carbon | 500km | JPY 30,800 |
| Deviate NITRO 4 | About 250g | 38 / 30mm | Carbon composite | 800km | JPY 22,000 |
| Velocity Nitro 5 | About 240g | 35 / 27mm | None | 800km | JPY 16,500 |
What the 5 share is the 8mm drop and the PUMAGRIP sole rubber. What differs is weight, stack, plate and how many km they last.
What differs between the HYROX edition and the standard Elite 4
| PUMA x HYROX edition | Standard | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | About 194g | About 170g | 24g |
| Guideline distance | 500km | 400km | 100km |
| Official price | JPY 30,800 | JPY 29,700 | JPY 1,100 |
| Stack, drop, plate | Same (40/32mm, 8mm, carbon) | — | |
Stack, plate and drop are all the same. What differs is weight: the HYROX edition is 24g heavier, about 14% (24 ÷ 170).
The guide distance is 100km longer. The HYROX edition claims to "support high-intensity training and fitness racing."
The price gap is JPY 1,100. Counting the extra 100km of life, the HYROX edition is cheaper per km (the standard about JPY 74, the HYROX edition about JPY 62).
- Also use it for marathons, lightness first → the standard (about 170g)
- For HYROX races and the training for them → the HYROX edition (500km)
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 4
Lowest price on Rakuten is JPY 22,999 (as of 10/13), ranging up to JPY 30,800 depending on the shop. Prices change daily.
RecommendedSee it on Super Sports XEBIOSee it on Rakuten IchibaSee it on Yahoo! Shopping JapanWeight and lifespan are nearly proportional
Re-sorting the 5 models by weight and guide distance.
| Model | Weight | Guideline distance | Price per km |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUMA FAST-R Nitro Elite 3 | About 170g | About 150km | About JPY 257 |
| Elite 4 (standard) | About 170g | 400km | About JPY 74 |
| Elite 4 (HYROX edition) | About 194g | 500km | About JPY 62 |
| Velocity Nitro 5 | About 240g | 800km | About JPY 21 |
| Deviate NITRO 4 | About 250g | 800km | About JPY 28 |
The lighter the shoe, the shorter the guide distance. The two 170g shoes are 150 to 400km, the 194g is 500km, and 240g and up is 800km. You can see PUMA building its models by trading lightness against lifespan.
The biggest gap is the FAST-R Nitro Elite 3. At about JPY 257 per km, it is about 12 times the Velocity Nitro 5 (about JPY 21). Its use is "5km to the marathon" races, a race-day-only shoe.
How to choose a Deviate Nitro: decide by distance per week
Divide the guide distance by your weekly distance and you get how many weeks it lasts.
| Model | Running 20km a week | Running 40km a week |
|---|---|---|
| FAST-R Nitro Elite 3 (150km) | 7 to 8 weeks | About 4 weeks |
| Elite 4 standard (400km) | 20 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Elite 4 HYROX edition (500km) | 25 weeks | About 12 weeks |
| Deviate Nitro 4 and Velocity Nitro 5 (800km) | 40 weeks | 20 weeks |
A person running 20km a week who uses 1 HYROX edition pair for both training and race day reaches the guide in 25 weeks, about half a year. A 800km shoe takes 40 weeks, about 9 months. Split it into an 800km shoe for training and a light shoe for race day only, and the light shoe lasts years.
For the 2 training shoes, you can choose by whether there is a plate.
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PUMA Deviate Nitro 4
The lowest price on Rakuten was JPY 13,200 (as of 10/13). It ranges up to JPY 22,000 depending on the shop. Prices move daily. Try shoes on in the evening, when your feet swell, with your usual socks. Fit differs by brand, so read the shop's return and exchange terms before you buy.
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PUMA Velocity Nitro 5
The lowest price on Rakuten was JPY 11,999 (as of 10/13). It ranges up to JPY 16,500 depending on the shop. Prices move daily. Try shoes on in the evening, when your feet swell, with your usual socks. Fit differs by brand, so read the shop's return and exchange terms before you buy.
RecommendedSee it on Super Sports XEBIOSee it on Rakuten IchibaSee it on Yahoo! Shopping JapanHYROX-branded items seen on Rakuten
On PUMA's Japan official site, the shoes carrying the HYROX name were the men's and women's Elite 4, 2 in all. Rakuten stores also sell the HYROX-named Deviate Nitro 4 and Velocity Nitro 5. They are colors and names meant for HYROX.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
PUMA x HYROX Deviate NITRO
Lowest price on Rakuten Ichiba: JPY 20,790 (as of 10/13). Prices change daily.
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PUMA x HYROX Velocity Nitro
Lowest price on Rakuten Ichiba: JPY 17,600 (as of 10/13). Prices change daily.
RecommendedSee it on Rakuten IchibaHYROX gear is collected in the race-day packing article. Other shoes are in the 6 HYROX shoes, and watches in watches that support HYROX.
FAQ
How does the HYROX edition of the Elite 4 differ from the standard?
Weight and guide distance. The HYROX edition is about 194g and 500km; the standard is about 170g and 400km. Stack and plate are the same.
Can I buy the HYROX edition of the Deviate Nitro 3 in Japan?
It was not on the Japan official site on the day I checked. PUMA announced that it released HYROX editions of the Deviate Nitro 3 and Elite 3 worldwide in June 2025.
Does the Deviate Nitro suit wide feet?
The standard Elite 4, the Deviate Nitro 4 and the Velocity Nitro 5 are described as "2E equivalent" on the official page.
How do I compare PUMA and On shoes?
The 6 recommended shoes line up PUMA and On in the same table. A list of On alone is in the On shoes article.
