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Puma Eliminate Nitro SQD 4
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Puma's weapon for serious handball. NITRO foam + a dedicated SQD outsole.
Fit
Who is it for?
- Position
- WingBackGoalkeeperCentre back
- Player weight
- < 75 kg · 75 – 90 kg
- Level
- Intermediate, Advanced
We recommend it if…
- Intermediate-advanced teams buying as a group
- Wings, goalkeepers and backs who want NITRO at a competitive price
- Coordinators looking for good technology at a tight price per pair
- Players who have tried the Accelerate SQD 4 and want a mid-range model
Pick another if…
- Contact pivots who need maximum lateral stability
- Beginner level that doesn't need NITRO foam
- Players with very wide feet
- Those who want maximum performance with no budget limit (Accelerate SQD 4)
Our test
The good and the bad
Pros
- NITRO foam: premium lightness and cushioning
- Handball-specific SQD outsole
- Excellent value for money when on offer
- Sporty, eye-catching design
Cons
- A brand with less handball tradition than Adidas/Mizuno
- Limited availability in specialist shops
Before you order
Sizes and fit
- Fit
- Regular
- Weight
- 275 g
- Drop
- 9 mm
Where to buy
Price at each shop
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€104.00
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Buy at Handball-Store · €95.02 (opens in a new tab)How we score it
Score by category
- Grip
- 8.7
- Cushioning
- 8.6
- Stability
- 8.2
- Durability
- 8.5
- Value for money
- 9.0
Gorka Cabañas' opinion
Journalist. Former handball player and coach. Co-founder of Liftados
Puma really arrived in handball when it committed to NITRO foam: the nitrogen injected into the midsole that gives its shoes a responsiveness conventional EVA can't replicate. The Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 is that technology applied to mixed positions, and the result is a shoe that surprises with how lightly it delivers real joint protection.
Of the Puma shoes I've reviewed for Liftados, the Eliminate Nitro SQD is the one with the best-balanced profile for a player who doesn't want to specialise too much: it works for wings, it works for goalkeepers, it works for backs. The SQD outsole grips well on parquet courts and the NITRO foam gives a responsive feel you notice when you take off. Puma has improved the SQD in this version 4 with a more aggressive pattern than before.
What the Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 isn't is the lightest option in Puma's handball catalogue: there are models such as the Accelerate Nitro SQD 4 that cut weight significantly. For wings who prioritise absolute speed, that version is more suitable. For players who want Puma's NITRO in a more complete and versatile package, the Eliminate is the right choice within the brand's catalogue.
Published on 15 November 2025 · Liftados.com
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Grip and traction
The high-traction SQD (Squad) indoor outsole on the Puma Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 is the same handball-specific compound used on the Puma Accelerate Nitro SQD 4, number 1 in the Liftados catalogue. With 8.7 for grip, the result is outstanding for a model that also includes NITRO foam technology. The SQD pattern was developed specifically for handball movements: channels oriented for wings' explosive stops and goalkeepers' lateral plants, with wide contact zones that maximise adhesion on parquet courts. For teams (SQD = Squad) who want the best grip in the Puma range in a moderately priced model, the Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 is the answer.
Cushioning and energy return
The ultra-light NITRO foam in the Puma Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 scores 8.6 for cushioning, using the same nitrogen-injection technology that characterises Puma's entire Nitro range. The nitrogen cells are more uniform and lighter than those of conventional EVA, delivering noticeable energy return with every step without the dead weight of traditional foams. The 9 mm drop suits outside positions and the 275-gram weight is very low for a shoe with this technical performance. The combination of NITRO foam + SQD outsole in a modestly priced model is a very competitive value proposition on today's market.
Stability and support
With 8.2 for stability, the Puma Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 offers adequate lateral containment for the positions it's aimed at: wings, backs, goalkeepers and centre backs. The technical mesh upper with TPU reinforcements provides balanced structural rigidity that holds the foot on changes of direction without stiffening movement too much. For intermediate-advanced outside players, this level of stability is perfectly sufficient. It isn't designed for pivots in heavy contact; in that case, the Eliminate Nitro 4 without the SQD offers more stability and dedicated heel cushioning.
Who this shoe is for
The Puma Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 is Puma's shoe for intermediate-advanced teams who want NITRO technology and an SQD outsole at a tight price. The SQD (Squad/team) name reflects that it's designed to be bought as a group: the same performance as the individual range. Compared with the Puma Accelerate Nitro SQD 4 (number 1), the Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 offers slightly lower performance in grip and stability. For teams with a tight budget per player, it's the best NITRO option in the catalogue.
Liftados verdict · 8.4/10
The Puma Eliminate Nitro SQD 4 brings NITRO foam technology and a handball-specific SQD outsole at an affordable team price. With 8.7 for grip and 8.6 for cushioning, it offers high-end performance in a model designed so that teams can get access to Puma technology at a price designed for teams. A smart proposition for coordinators and coaching staff with a tight budget but technical ambition.
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