Puma Deviate Nitro 3 vs Saucony Speed 4 vs Mizuno Neo Vista

Get ready for an epic showdown in the world of running shoes! Join Chris Ford from FORDY RUNS as he compares the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 with its two fierce competitors, the Saucony Speed 4 and the Mizuno Neo Vista. Find out which shoe reigns supreme in this ultimate battle of performance and style. Don't forget to subscribe for more exciting running shoe comparisons!

[@idawson998]

I'm pleased to see Mizuno getting some hype lately, seriously underrated brand in running shoes

[@FordyRuns]

Yep well made shoes

[@Manuel-901]

Good morning. Excellent comparison. I prefer the saucony endorphin speed 4. Like to Fordy. Have a great day.

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks, you too!

[@frankiew1922]

Got the neo vistas and can say they are incredible and more fun to run in which motivates

[@hybridexperiment]

I own the Mizuno and Speed 4 (I have Puma Deviate Nitro 2 as well). By far, my favourite to run in is the Mizuno - I think the softness and bounce it gives means that you can run a bit faster or slower in it and feel looked after either way. The Speed 2 was one of my favourite shoes to run in, but I don't think they've quite nailed the 3 or the 4 (or maybe other brands just overtook them and so it feels that way). I've found both subsequent Speed models to be lacking in comfort and excitement. I think I prefer the Triumph in the Saucony line these days. The Deviate Nitro 2 was just a bit narrow and a bit solid feeling for me. I wouldn't say I necessarily love soft shoes (the Shift and Forever Run are pretty firm and some of my favourite daily shoes), but the Deviate really did feel solid when running (my guess is the plate / puma grip combo). So, yeah, for me: the Mizuno is leading the daily training miles this year............................ :)

[@jamescushing7704]

And compared to the Hyperion max 2??? Looking forward to that video 😊

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks for the patience prob next week

[@jamescushing7704]

@@FordyRuns I am just impressed how many you can do mate. Sooo many trainers doing slightly different jobs. Definitely keen to see how the speed 4 stacks up against it as that’s probably my next purchase.

[@brianflath9037]

I’ve had all three Speed shoes, with 340 miles & counting on the Speed 3. I’ll be adding the Speed 4 in August but the Puma does intrigue me 🤔

[@matthewstevenson6207]

Curious why you went with the Neo Vista as the comp from Mizuno rather than the Wave Rebellion Flash 2, which seems like more of the super trainer option.

[@davidlynch9049]

Out of these 3 shoes, I have only run in the Deviate 3s and prefer the firmer feel of Pumas. I also ran in the Deviate 2s and liked them, but the stability is better in the 3s. I don't like the heel in the D3s. Too loose for my liking and I need to use the runner's loop to secure the heel, something I don't have to do with my Velocity 3s or Magnify 2s. Thanks for the comparison. Oh, I also hate shoes with a booty upper. Seems unnecessary.

[@shedro1]

The Deviate Nitro 3 seems to be getting some mixed reviews from what I can see, but have to say I really think your opinion counts for a lot so will have to try them out for myself!

[@FordyRuns]

Nothing bad other than sizing

[@Lelando100]

Love th DN3. I prefer it over my adidas bostons.

[@therunophil]

love the Neo Vista so far, but what about the Superblast 2?

[@FordyRuns]

Spoke about this last night: kzbin.infoJ4uEs-BQqbc?si=uo6v4mLNK5hE10ZG

[@randenlewis152]

Love the way you say Mizuno :)

[@HILLO319]

Hey Fordy, would these be good in a rotation with my superbalsts 2? Looking at something snappy for 5/10km and HM

[@LukaMagic-hg3dk]

To the Saucony Product Management Team, if you want this as all around daily trainer, you may want to check how Adizero SL 2 was created, but of course ES4 has stability component which is good.

[@250LM4me]

All great shoes and the Mizuno Enerzy foam is very good.

[@FordyRuns]

Yep real good

[@TrailJogger]

I returned the Speeds in favor of the TYR Valkyrie Speedworks. They're very similar but the Speedworks fit my toe width better and its nylon plate felt slightly snappier.

[@FordyRuns]

Not tried them so thanks for the feedback

[@TheHutchRuns]

I'd try the Mizuno if I didn't already have the Speed 4

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah if you got the speed not much point

[@markymark9416]

Took my Mizunos back after one run. With that amount of cushioning the stack was way too high for me, was wobbling all over the place and they were hurting my legs and legs felt drained possibly from constantly trying to stabilise myself?(I'm 6ft4/15 stone)

[@FordyRuns]

Someone else said the same thing

[@michaelkeegan3631]

Would the MagicSpeed 3/4 or Boston 12 be in the same category here? And then if so would you pick the Saucony Speed 4 over MS3/4 or the B12?

[@FordyRuns]

Yes

[@lukig5176]

Speed 4 first choice 300km still going strong , Puma vel 3 second in my opinion much cheaper then nitro 3 (used for long run last week and is good as gold🏃

[@FordyRuns]

Fair enough

[@ianlowe4126]

Def the Puma ( V2) Fordy because of its versatility I’ve found the speed 4 only comes alive if you push it to 8 min miles or under anything over that and it loses its magic and becomes clunky and unstable.

[@FordyRuns]

Fair enough

[@user-sx8rv5pz7u]

Neo Vista for me

[@FordyRuns]

Awesome

[@13lars]

I think maybe Asics magic speed 4 now is the "deviate/Speed"-category.

[@FordyRuns]

It is but it’s firmer

[@13lars]

@@FordyRuns Deviate 3 felt really stiff and bricky, compared to earlier iterations imo

[@eoincasey5461]

How does the Mizuno compare to the Prime X Strung 1? I love the Prime X Strung but wouldn't mind having something similar but different if you know what I mean 😂

[@hybridexperiment]

I have both and enjoy them both. I think the Prime X is quite a bit more 'poppy' and aggressive feeling, but the Mizuno looks after you more and you're far less likely to snap an ankle if you hit a bump in the road :D I find both really comfortable, probably a bit more space in the Adidas (both size UK 11), but then more comfortable, soft and cushioned feel in the materials used around the top of the foot in the Mizuno.

[@hybridexperiment]

I think the Mizuno is a good, much cheaper substitute for the Prime X to be honest :-)

[@edwardcreighton2638]

Speed 4

[@FordyRuns]

Awesome

[@TheFlyingDanUK]

I’m currently using the Boston 12 for longer runs with goal pace work (4m40s km HM) and it’s ok, but the upper and laces drive me mad. Should I use my race day shoe (Endorphin pro 3) for these runs or look at the speed 4?

[@FordyRuns]

Speed 4

[@TheFlyingDanUK]

@@FordyRuns my Barclaycard thanks you for this months purchase!

[@karls8989]

Still would take the boston 12 out of these three hands down.

[@FordyRuns]

Fair enough

[@ADyess086]

Love my Boston 12’s too

[@user-gv8wf8co6n]

Love DN 2 🎉

[@snowwalker9999]

I am returning my DN3. Something about it does not feel like any upgrade to the DN2. In fact I find it a bit clunky and heavy. I am going with the Speed 4. It's always a safe bet.

[@FordyRuns]

Yep safe bet

[@zanepritchard3600]

Speeds forever!!

[@FordyRuns]

Seems popular based on comments

[@dawnbrighton4142]

Speed 4’s, however I do still love the speed 3’s more 😊

[@PabloPerez-nd7se]

Shame you can only wear the Puma’s with three toes. Love how you say Mizunu😂

[@olli-perttikojo4424]

ES3-4 is OK, for me, EP3 is just much better. My best training shoe ever.

[@aleksandarkojic]

Saucony

[@DannyWallisRuns]

Speed 4 all day

[@TC55555]

You need to toss an Asics in there! they top all 3!!!

[@shild6626]

Saucony Speed 4

[@FordyRuns]

Cool

[@bm6563]

I'd go for the Mizuno on looks alone 😃