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Puma Magnify Nitro 2

Puma's max-cushion cruiser stacks a thick slab of Nitro foam for soft, protective easy miles. It suits recovery days and bigger runners who want plushness with dependable PumaGrip traction. Too heavy and soft for anything resembling speed.

Quick specs
CushionMaximum
SupportNeutral
Drop8 mm
Heel stack38 mm
Toe boxStandard
Foot strikeHeel, Midfoot
Who it's for

Reach for the Puma Magnify Nitro 2 for easy recovery days and everyday training miles. 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 — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.

Recovery runsDaily training
Pros
  • Plush high-stack cushioning
  • Good value for a max-cushion shoe
  • Reliable grip
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Mushy at faster paces
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Skill profile
Support42
Cushion90
Durability70
Popularity65
Price80
Versatility52
Lightness67

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$140Price (MSRP)
38 mmStack height
8 mmDrop
10.4 ozMen's weight
9 ozWomen's weight
2024Release year
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