Side by side comparison: Puma Deviate Nitro 3 vs Puma MagMax Nitro

Puma Deviate Nitro 3
PumaDeviate Nitro 3

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$120$196$180$147$131

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 6Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 7Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Excellent energy return
Outstanding grip
Snug, race-ready fit
Narrow fit limits comfort
Limited stability
Moderate durability

Specs

Best for4:00–5:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight268 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

A strong, carbon-plated speed trainer with excellent energy return and a snug fit for fast training.

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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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