Brooks Caldera 8 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Brooks Caldera 8

€150

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

€150

Quick verdict

Brooks Caldera 8

€150

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

€150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (83 vs 78)
A lighter option (22 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Brooks Caldera 8· leads in 1

Cushioning

Puma Voyage Nitro 4· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
39 mmTop 17%
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
312 g
290 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Caldera 8 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (12)

Essentials

€150

2025

August 2025

312 g

290 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

rugged trails, mountainous terrain, dirt paths

Trail and mixed off-road terrain

Technical trail running, long distance trail runs, mountain races

Trail running, all-terrain trail adventures, and long off-road runs

Cushioning

6 mm

38.5 mm

38 mm

32.5 mm

32 mm

DNA Loft v2 cushioning for plush but responsive ride

NITROFOAM™ nitrogen-infused foam cushioning

Plush, responsive cushioning for long runs

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Grip & protection

TrailTack Green Rubber with high-traction lugs

PUMAGRIP ATR durable multi-directional rubber

Ballistic Rock Shield underfoot for rock and debris protection

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Aggressive lugs for technical grip on varied surfaces

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Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays

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On the terrain

How Brooks Caldera 8 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Brooks Caldera 8							53
Puma Voyage Nitro 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Brooks Caldera 872

Cushioning37/40
Lightness10/35
Smooth roll25/25

Puma Voyage Nitro 477

Cushioning36/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Brooks Caldera 8

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Which offers better value: Brooks Caldera 8 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4?

For value comparison: The Brooks Caldera 8 ($150) provides premium features compared to the Puma Voyage Nitro 4 ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Brooks Caldera 8 or the Puma Voyage Nitro 4?

Both came out in 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+15

Better than Brooks Caldera 8 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 78)
A lighter option (37 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 38.5 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+12

Better than Brooks Caldera 8 at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 78)
A lighter option (37 g less)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+8

Better than Brooks Caldera 8 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 78)
A lighter option (26 g less)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Brooks Caldera 8· leads in 1

Cushioning

Puma Voyage Nitro 4· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
39 mmTop 17%
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
312 g
290 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

Average

Brooks Caldera 8

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Brooks Caldera 8 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Brooks Caldera 8

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Quick verdict

Spec profile