Side by side comparison: Hoka Clifton 11 vs Puma MagMax Nitro 2

Hoka Clifton 11
HokaClifton 11

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$155$137$126$103$92

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 4Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush cushioning
Stable platform
Improved flexibility
Low energy return
Dull ride feel
Narrow toebox

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight283 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Comfort-focused daily trainer with plush cushioning and stability, but lacks energy return.

Puma MagMax Nitro 2
PumaMagMax Nitro 2

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$170$244$224$183$163

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Durable outsole
Protective cushioning
Narrow midfoot fit
Potential Achilles discomfort

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight266 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned, stable daily trainer with durable traction; excels at long, easy runs.

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