Side by side comparison: On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper vs Puma MagMax Nitro

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$220$244$224$183$163

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Plush, protective cushioning
Stable high-stack ride
Breathable, comfortable upper
Heavier than competitors
Limited outsole durability
Not suited for speed work

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack39.5 mm heel / 33.5 mm forefoot
Weight253 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Plush, stable max-cushion trainer excelling at long and easy runs; not for speed.

Puma MagMax Nitro
PumaMagMax Nitro

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$120$209$191$156$139

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Maximal cushioning
Plush, roomy upper
Heavy for faster runs
Abrupt heel landing
Tapered toebox

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack47 mm heel / 39 mm forefoot
Weight290 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong max-cushion trainer prioritizing stability and comfort for long, easy road runs.

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