The Fast-R3 fits similar to the Deviate Nitro 2 and Velocity Nitro 2: narrowish in the forefoot and a touch long, but not virtually unusable like the Deviate Nitro 3. I have run a half marathon in the FR3 and had no issues with my feet whatsoever.
Thanks for the detailed write up.
I was a huge fan of the Deviate Nitro 1, ended up going through 4 pairs, but was not pleased with the Deviate 2. The 3 has been pretty good and the Elite 3 is absolutely top of the line, but I spend a lot more time in the trainer than the racer obviously. It seems like the Deviate 4 should work for me, but I worry about it being a "2" update: they added foam and took away the responsiveness of the 1 without really doing anything other than making it more bulky.
excellent. thanks for the "sneak peak". The Deviate Nitros have been a favorite since the first version. Wasn't that big a fan of v2, but v1 & v3 have done great for me. Will be curious to see what they change from the 3 to the 4.
You may be blessed with a very neutral gait. And possibly because of your lifting your ankles may be quite strong and stable.
I’ve felt unstable in all sorts of shoes until I guess my feet worked out the shoes. Deviate Nitro 2, Triumph 21, adidas SL2, endorphin speed 3.
I supinate - one meaning all my shoes wear out on the outside of the sole. Secondly since I land on the outside of the foot I probably put most pressure on the un-stable parts of the foam until I figure out how to adjust to the shoes.
Same here in nyc there is still snow on the roads and sidewalks where I run and I’ve been using the puma deviate nitro 2 wtr. The upper is water resistant and the grip is better than my Evo sl in the snow
I'm a flat footed heel striker and I use Saucony Endorphin Pro 3's, and will most likely get the 4's when the time comes.They are pretty stable and have a fairly wide fore foot and heel area. Can't change the insoles on the 3's but believe it's possible on the 4's.
I use Currax insoles in other neutral shoes that I have (Puma Diviate Nitro 2 and 3)
I like them, have three pairs of the 2 and one 3. The 3 is a narrower fit but the sole is the same width as the 2, but it does have a higher stack and is noticably more softer/bouncy than the 2.
Only recently started using the 3 so save that for fast work outs. I use the 2's for the same but also good for slow runs too. Grip is great on the Puma's too, better than my Asics GT2000-12 (all my Asics!) and NB Vongo V5(?) actually better than every other brand I own. I do want the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 but worry about stability in those. Grip on the Saucony EP3 isn't great when it's damp/wet/muddy either, slips when pushing off and it all adds up to time lost.
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