ASICS Superblast 3 vs Puma MagMax Nitro
On paper, compared with the ASICS Superblast 3, the Puma MagMax Nitro is 61 g heavier, 1.5 mm more drop, 2.9 mm less heel stack, ₹5,000 cheaper, Ride −1.
 ASICSSuperblast 3 |  PumaMagMax Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹21,999 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 230 g | 291 g |
| Heel stack | 45.8 mm | 42.9 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 37.7 mm | 33.3 mm |
| Drop | 8.1 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus | Nitro |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | wide |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | 70 kg to 120 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Most fun shoe of the year · Extremely soft FF Leap + FF Blast Plus midsole · Fit true to size at UK 8, snug and secure · Plush woven upper with gusseted tongue · Light at 230 g for a 46/38 mm stack · Stability improved once I'd done a few runs | 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 | Exposed midsole wears and cracks quickly · Outsole rubber wears fast · Narrower forefoot than Superblast 2 · Expensive at ₹22,000–23,000, rarely discounted · Can feel clunky for lighter runners · Less energetic than the Megablast | 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 have ankle pronation and need a stability shoe, or if you have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version. | Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Superblast 3
If money is no issue and you want one shoe that makes you love running, the Superblast 3 is the one I recommend. No other shoe this year gave me this much fun, though the soft exposed midsole wears quickly.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have ankle pronation and need a stability shoe, or if you have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version.
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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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