PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 HYROX - The First Shoe Engineered Specifically for HYROX

The Deviate NITRO Elite 4 HYROX is the first running shoe engineered specifically for HYROX competition. PUMA took one of their fastest racing platforms and reimagined it for the unique demands of fitness racing, adding intentional modifications to handle the combination of running intervals and functional fitness stations. This isn't a road racing shoe adapted for HYROX — it's a purpose-built design for the sport.

NITROFOAM™ Elite with Carbon Fibre PWRPLATE

NITROFOAM™ Elite is PUMA's premium performance foam technology, providing pinnacle responsiveness in an extremely lightweight package. The foam delivers the energy return needed during 1km running intervals whilst remaining protective across repeated high-intensity efforts. A carbon fibre PWRPLATE sits within the midsole, engineered to maximise energy transfer and deliver a propulsive ride. The plate provides stability during transitions between running and station work, maintaining foot position when moving from running mechanics to functional fitness movements.

Modified Outsole for HYROX-Specific Demands

The outsole has been specifically modified to provide optimal traction for sled work — a detail that sets this apart from standard racing shoes. PUMAGRIP, a durable performance rubber compound, is designed for all-surface traction across the indoor tracks, concrete floors, and varied surfaces found in HYROX arenas. The tread pattern balances the grip needed for sled pushes and pulls with the rolling efficiency required for running intervals. This is neutral pronation support, suitable for runners with normal foot mechanics.

Purpose-Built for Runs, Reps, and Transitions

The design accounts for the specific movement patterns of HYROX: explosive starts after stations, maintaining pace during fatigued running intervals, and stable foot position during functional fitness work. The modifications are intentional — engineered to power athletes through the unique combination of disciplines that define HYROX competition rather than compromising between road racing and training needs.

Key Features:

- NITROFOAM™ Elite premium performance foam

- Carbon fibre PWRPLATE for energy transfer

- Modified outsole for optimal sled traction

- PUMAGRIP all-surface traction compound

- Extremely lightweight construction

- Neutral pronation support

- First shoe engineered specifically for HYROX

- PUMA x HYROX collaboration design

Best For:

- HYROX racing

- Competitive fitness racing

- Athletes prioritising HYROX performance

- High-level HYROX training

- Pro and Elite 15 divisions

- Runners seeking HYROX-specific footwear

Is the Deviate NITRO Elite 4 HYROX Right for You?

The Deviate NITRO Elite 4 HYROX is built for HYROX athletes who want equipment designed specifically for the discipline they're competing in. If you're racing Pro division, chasing podium finishes, or training seriously for HYROX events where marginal gains matter, the sport-specific modifications deliver genuine advantages. The modified outsole grips during sled pushes and pulls in ways standard racing shoes can't replicate, whilst the NITROFOAM™ Elite and PWRPLATE maintain propulsion during running intervals. This is the first shoe engineered from the ground up for HYROX — not a road racer adapted for fitness racing, but purpose-built footwear for a sport that demands both speed and functional movement capability.