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

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

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.

Where to Buy