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PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4 vs Topo Athletic Specter 3

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

Specs for PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4 and Topo Athletic Specter 3
SpecPUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4Topo Athletic Specter 3
Type Tempo / speed Tempo / speed
Support — Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 38 mm 39 mm
Weight 250 g 218 g
Carbon plate Yes No
Wide width available Yes No
Price ~$170.00 ~$170.00

Which should you pick?

PUMA

Pick the Deviate NITRO™ 4 if…

  • you need a wide fit
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Topo Athletic

Pick the Specter 3 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 218 g vs 250 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: PUMA, Topo Athletic.

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