Puma MagMax Nitro vs Puma MagMax Nitro 2
On paper, compared with the Puma MagMax Nitro, the Puma MagMax Nitro 2 is 16 g lighter, 1.6 mm less drop, 3.1 mm more heel stack, ₹6,300 pricier.
 PumaMagMax Nitro |  PumaMagMax Nitro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.33 | 7.60 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹10,709 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 291 g | 275 g |
| Heel stack | 42.9 mm | 46 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 33.3 mm | 38 mm |
| Drop | 9.6 mm | 8 mm |
| Foam | Nitro | Nitro |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | – |
| Pros | One of the most comfortable shoes of the year · Very soft, protective Nitro cushioning · Wide forefoot and roomy toe box · Best-in-class grip, wet or dry · Great for walking and casual wear | 60–70% of the Superblast 3 feel · More stable and very durable · Breathable upper, light build for its stack |
| Cons | Laces too short for a runner's knot · Feels heavy at faster paces · Overpriced at ₹17,000 · Neutral only, not a stability shoe | Not as soft or bouncy as the Superblast 3 · Expensive at the ₹17,000 MRP |
| Avoid if | You want to run fast or need a stability shoe. | Avoid it if you want the full softness and bounce of the Superblast 3. |
My verdicts
Puma
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: You want to run fast or need a stability shoe.
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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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