Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Pulsar

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

€150

Salomon Pulsar

£135

Quick verdict

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

€150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (83 vs 72)
More cushioning (38 vs 29 mm heel stack)

Salomon Pulsar

£135

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (9 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

Puma Voyage Nitro 4· leads in 1

Cushioning

Salomon Pulsar· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
38 mmTop 23%
29 mm
Lightness
290 g
281 gTop 41%
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 Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Pulsar

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Essentials

€150

£135

August 2025

2025

290 g

281 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Trail and mixed off-road terrain

mixed trail, smooth & rocky paths

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

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Cushioning

6 mm

38 mm

29 mm

32 mm

23 mm

NITROFOAM™ nitrogen-infused foam cushioning

optiFOAM² / superfoam cushioning

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Moderate cushioning with energy return

Grip & protection

PUMAGRIP ATR durable multi-directional rubber

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with moderate lugs

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High foot protection

Upper & fit

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Synthetic/textile mesh with SensiFit™

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Standard sockliner

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On the terrain

How Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Pulsar 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
Puma Voyage Nitro 4							56
Salomon Pulsar							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Puma Voyage Nitro 477

Cushioning36/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

Salomon Pulsar64

Cushioning20/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Puma Voyage Nitro 4

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Which offers better value: Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Pulsar?

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

Which is newer, the Puma Voyage Nitro 4 or the Salomon Pulsar?

Both came out in 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+10

Better than Puma Voyage Nitro 4 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 83)
A lighter option (15 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 38 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+7

Better than Puma Voyage Nitro 4 at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 83)
A lighter option (15 g less)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+3

Better than Puma Voyage Nitro 4 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 83)

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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

Puma Voyage Nitro 4· leads in 1

Cushioning

Salomon Pulsar· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
38 mmTop 23%
29 mm
Lightness
290 g
281 gTop 41%
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

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Puma Voyage Nitro 4

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Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Pulsar

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

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