ASICS Superblast 2 vs Puma MagMax Nitro
On paper, compared with the ASICS Superblast 2, the Puma MagMax Nitro is 46 g heavier, 1.4 mm more drop, ₹5,000 cheaper, Ride −1.
 ASICSSuperblast 2 |  PumaMagMax Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.33 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹22,000 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 245 g | 291 g |
| Heel stack | 42.8 mm | 42.9 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 34.6 mm | 33.3 mm |
| Drop | 8.2 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | FF Turbo Plus with FF Blast Plus Eco carrier | Nitro |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | – | wide |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | 70 kg to 120 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsTempoRace dayBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Light at 240–250 g · Balanced FF Turbo Plus foam with strong energy return · Set all my PBs in it · Top-notch breathability · Fixed the forefoot snugness of the first version · Unmatched durability, no wear after 150 km · One shoe for all training and marathons | 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 | Overkill for a light runner at 7:30–8:00/km · Wet traction only average · Expensive at ₹22,000–23,000 | 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 only run very slowly and are light, because the 45 mm stack felt like overkill at 7:30–8:00/km. | Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Superblast 2
The Superblast 2 is one of the greatest super trainers, light, balanced and with energy return, and I set every PB in it. I rate it 9/10 overall and 8/10 for my own slower profile; at around ₹15,000 it is an absolute banger.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you only run very slowly and are light, because the 45 mm stack felt like overkill at 7:30–8:00/km.
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MagMax Nitro
The MagMax is one of the most comfortable shoes I tested this year and a protective max-cushion shoe for slow, easy running, scoring 38/50. If you get it for ₹12,000, close your eyes and buy it.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe.
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