Nike Comfort Ride EasyOn vs Puma MagMax Nitro
On paper, compared with the Nike Comfort Ride EasyOn, the Puma MagMax Nitro is ₹5,000 pricier, Ride +1.
 NikeComfort Ride EasyOn |  PumaMagMax Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹12,000 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 290 g | 291 g |
| Heel stack | – | 42.9 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 33.3 mm |
| Drop | – | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | – | Nitro |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | – | wide |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | 70 kg to 120 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginners | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Very soft and very stable on first try · Lighter than expected at 290 g · Breathable, high-quality engineered mesh · Very soft heel padding and strong heel clip · Slip-on design, no laces needed · Durable-looking outsole · About half the Vomero Premium's price | 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 bounce at all · Not for serious runners · No official tech specs · Only tried on, not run in | 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 are a serious runner who wants a bouncy or faster shoe. | Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe. |
My verdicts
Nike
Comfort Ride EasyOn
On first try it felt very soft and very stable, a beginner-friendly max-cushion shoe for slow, chatty runs at about half the Vomero Premium's price. It is for casual run-club runners, not serious runners.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a serious runner who wants a bouncy or faster shoe.
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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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