PUMA MagMax Nitro Reviews

Has a high-volume foot that doesn't fit several Puma models, but the MagMax fit really well with plenty of space.

100 miles over eight months, averaging about 7 miles a run with a longest of 16. They found the fit roomy and comfortable and the Nitro foam still peppy at 100 miles, working as both a max-cushion shoe and a long-run shoe. On the downside, they saw early wear at the heel cup and more outsole wear than expected, and would prefer a thinner knit tongue. They call the early wear a concern at the $180 price.

'The cushion we've been waiting for': felt good the whole way on runs up to 8 miles. Great for those not focused on speed, but not a light racer.

One of, if not his favourite long-run shoe: protective, plenty of cushion, an effortless stride, and his pick for babying his legs after hard workouts. It competes with the Superblast for $20 less.

A 188 lb runner calls the MagMax Nitro perhaps the best shoe they've run in after 35 km: an incredibly bouncy, comfortable midsole for any pace, very stable from its width, a secure upper and excellent grip.

About 40 to 60 km each over easy runs and intervals. The testers liked the balanced Nitro foam, stable broad base, roomy fit and grippy outsole with no wear signs, calling it a solid easy-day and long-run shoe. One tester had heel and Achilles irritation, never found a rhythm and found it too heavy to run fast in. Another felt it lacked energy return and is not very versatile.