Side by side comparison: Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Puma MagMax Nitro

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$157$144$118$105

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable, grippy outsole
Comfortable knit upper
Heavy for category
Firm underfoot feel
Rigid heel structure

Specs

Best for5:15-7:00 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight290 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable daily trainer with knit comfort, firm ride, and standout durability for overpronators.

Where to Buy

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.

Where to Buy