Puma MagMax Nitro
Puma's first true max-stack trainer piles deep NitroFoam under a wide, stable platform with near-total PumaGrip coverage. It shines for long easy miles, recovery days, and heavier runners or heel strikers who want shock absorption over agility. It is on the heavy side with modest energy return, so keep it away from speed days.
Reach for the Puma MagMax Nitro for everyday training miles, long runs and easy recovery days. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Deep, protective cushioning
- Very stable for its stack height
- Outstanding PumaGrip traction
- Fair price for a max trainer
- Heavier than rival max trainers
- Modest energy return
- Outsole wears fairly quickly
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoka Clifton 10 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| ASICS Novablast 5 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
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