Puma MagMax Nitro vs Saucony Triumph 22
On paper, compared with the Puma MagMax Nitro, the Saucony Triumph 22 is 4.3 mm less heel stack, ₹3,000 pricier, Ride −2.
 PumaMagMax Nitro |  SauconyTriumph 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.33 | 7.00 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹17,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 291 g | – |
| Heel stack | 42.9 mm | 38.6 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 33.3 mm | 28.9 mm |
| Drop | 9.6 mm | 9.7 mm |
| Foam | Nitro | PWRRUN+ and PEBA blend |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | 70 kg to 120 kg | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | 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 · 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 | Premium step-in feel and materials · Smooth and safe at a steady, slow marathon pace · Very durable outsole, Triumph shoes last over 1,000 km · Stable neutral shoe for heavy runners and beginners · One of the best walking shoes · Starting to soften and bounce a little after 40 km |
| Cons | 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 | No energy return at all despite the PEBA blend · Lost the versatility of the Triumph 21 · Thick upper not breathable enough for Indian weather · Expensive at about ₹20,000 · Flipkart listings may be fake |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe. | Avoid it if you want fast running, high breathability or a bouncy, fun shoe like the Novablast or Vomero Plus. |
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: Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe.
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Triumph 22
I was disappointed, because the PEBA blend made it plush but not at all energetic, and it lost the versatility of the Triumph 21. For heavy runners, beginners, slow marathoners and walkers it is a durable, premium shoe, and at around ₹8,000 you can buy it without thinking.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want fast running, high breathability or a bouncy, fun shoe like the Novablast or Vomero Plus.
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