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adidas Adizero EVO SL vs PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for adidas Adizero EVO SL and PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4
Specadidas Adizero EVO SLPUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4
Type Tempo / speed Tempo / speed
Support Neutral —
Heel-to-toe drop 6.5 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 38.5 mm 38 mm
Weight 224 g 250 g
Carbon plate No Yes
Wide width available — Yes
Price ~$150.00 ~$170.00

Which should you pick?

adidas

Pick the Adizero EVO SL if…

  • you want the lighter one: 224 g vs 250 g
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PUMA

Pick the Deviate NITRO™ 4 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Specs from the makers’ own pages: adidas, PUMA.

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