ASICS Superblast 3 vs Puma MagMax Nitro 2
On paper, compared with the ASICS Superblast 3, the Puma MagMax Nitro 2 is 45 g heavier, ₹5,000 cheaper, Ride −1.2.
 ASICSSuperblast 3 |  PumaMagMax Nitro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 7.60 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹21,999 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 230 g | 275 g |
| Heel stack | 45.8 mm | 46 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 37.7 mm | 38 mm |
| Drop | 8.1 mm | 8 mm |
| Foam | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus | Nitro |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | – |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | – |
| Pros | The most fun shoe of the year · Extremely soft FF Leap + FF Blast Plus midsole · True to size, snug and secure · Plush woven upper with gusseted tongue · Light at 230 g for a 46/38 mm stack | 60–70% of the Superblast 3 feel · More stable and very durable · Breathable upper, light build for its stack |
| Cons | Exposed midsole and outsole wear quickly · Narrower forefoot than the Superblast 2 · Expensive at ₹22,000–23,000, rarely discounted · Less energetic than the Megablast | Not as soft or bouncy as the Superblast 3 · Expensive at the ₹17,000 MRP |
| Avoid if | You need a stability shoe, or have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version. | Avoid it if you want the full softness and bounce of the Superblast 3. |
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: You need a stability shoe, or have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version.
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MagMax Nitro 2
Can't buy the Superblast 3? This is the one I recommend. You get 60–70% of its feel, and it's more stable. A max-cushion shoe for long runs up to a marathon, best bought under ₹14,000.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want the full softness and bounce of the Superblast 3.
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