New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 vs Puma MagMax Nitro
On paper, compared with the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6, the Puma MagMax Nitro is 11 g lighter, 6.3 mm more drop, ₹2,000 pricier, Ride +2.
 New BalanceFresh Foam X More v6 |  PumaMagMax Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.67 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 302 g | 291 g |
| Heel stack | 41.8 mm | 42.9 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 38.5 mm | 33.3 mm |
| Drop | 3.3 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | Fresh Foam X | Nitro |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | wide |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | 70 to 130 kg; made for 100 to 130 kg runners | 70 kg to 120 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Softest and most stable ride I have tried · Very wide, stable platform · Softer, premium-feeling engineered mesh upper · Improved outsole pattern spreads the load · 4 mm drop takes stress off knees and hips · Often on sale for ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 · Half sizes available up to size 12 | 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 | Fights you when you try to run fast · No energy return for fast or serious runners · 2EE forefoot is very roomy · No heel clip and a soft heel wall, so not for overpronators · Lower durability for heavy runners, around 500 km | 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 energy return and fast running, or if you overpronate. | Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe. |
My verdicts
New Balance
Fresh Foam X More v6
For walking, long hours of standing, slow jogging, heavy runners, people with knee or hip pain and older people, nothing under ₹10,000 beats it. If you want energy return and fast running, forget it.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want energy return and fast running, or if you overpronate.
Read reviewPuma
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.
Read reviewNot sure which one is right for you?
Answer 8 quick questions and get matched with shoes you can buy in India.