Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 10, 2025 · summarized
MixedOwns both and finds the MagMax Nitro clunkier and heavier than the Magnify Nitro 2.
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Bouncy, protective and durable with a wide stable base; the weight feels clunky when speeding up.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 10, 2025 · summarized
MixedOwns both and finds the MagMax Nitro clunkier and heavier than the Magnify Nitro 2.
YouTube · The Run Testers · Sep 28, 2024 · summarized
MixedAbout 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.
Most runners love the PUMA MagMax Nitro as a bouncy, protective, durable shoe for easy miles and long runs, with a wide stable base and some getting several hundred miles from a pair. The main downside is weight, which feels clunky when picking up the pace. A few get blisters on the ball of the foot or find the midfoot tight.
Of the 37 reviews with a clear verdict, 73% are positive, 14% mixed and 14% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (5 reviews), narrow fit (2 reviews) and blisters (1 review).
We collected and summarized 37 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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