ASICS GlideRide Max 2 vs Puma MagMax Nitro

On paper, compared with the ASICS GlideRide Max 2, the Puma MagMax Nitro is 30 g heavier, 3.6 mm more drop, 3.1 mm less heel stack, Ride +2.

	ASICSGlideRide Max 2	PumaMagMax Nitro
Scores
Overall	6.83	8.33
Ride	6.0	8.0
Design & Comfort	8.0	9.0
Value	6.5	8.0
Price
Price	–	₹17,000
Specs
Category	Max cushion	Max cushion
Weight	261 g	291 g
Heel stack	46 mm	42.9 mm
Forefoot stack	40 mm	33.3 mm
Drop	6 mm	9.6 mm
Foam	FF Blast Max (top) and FF Blast Plus Eco (bottom), dual density	Nitro
Plate	–	–
Fit
Support	–	neutral
Fit	–	wide
Sizing	go up half	true to size
Recommended runner weight	All runners, including heavy (90 kg+)	70 kg to 120 kg
Best for
Best for	Long runsWalkingRunners 90 kg+	Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+
Pros	Very stable, firm platform with no wobble · Strong rocker makes toe-off smooth · Thin, soft, breathable woven upper, much better than version 1 · Gusseted tongue, thick padding and a solid heel counter · Excellent grip on normal surfaces · One of the best shoes for walking and plantar fasciitis · Massive 46/40 mm stack for long-run protection	One of the most comfortable shoes of the year · Very soft, protective Nitro cushioning · Wide forefoot and roomy toe box · Luxurious gusseted tongue and soft padding · Best-in-class grip, wet or dry · Premium build quality · Good breathability for a max-cushion shoe · Great for walking and casual wear
Cons	No energy return or responsiveness at 6:00 to 7:00/km · Not suited to short runs · Runs small, I needed half a size up · Poor value at ₹17,000 to ₹18,000 · Narrow appeal, will not suit runners who want a soft, plush feel	Laces too short for a runner's knot and loosen at speed · Feels heavy at faster paces · Not for fast running · Overpriced at ₹17,000 · Neutral only, not a stability shoe
Avoid if	Avoid it if you want a soft, plush ride like the Nimbus or an energetic, bouncy shoe for faster running.	Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe.
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