Puma MagMax Nitro 2

Puma · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 84/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 269 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 10.5 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: NITROFOAM
  • Official Retail MSRP: €190 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • 10 mm drop that relieves strain on the calves and Achilles
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • NITROFOAM cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • Runnea : 84.0 / 100 — « In Puma's race & marathon lineup, the MagMax Nitro 2 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (269 g, a 10.5 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €190. »
  • Solereview : 83.3 / 100 — « Built by Puma around the NITROFOAM midsole, the MagMax Nitro 2 shows strong torsional stability and consistent impact attenuation in lab testing (269 g, a 10.5 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €190. »
  • RunRepeat : 83.6 / 100 — « The PUMA MagMax Nitro 2 keeps the same core idea as the original: a huge, protection-focused midsole built for long and easy miles. We really appreciated the improved traction and reduced weight, which makes the shoe feel noticeably more manageable than the previous version. Still, we found in the lab that the Nitro foam delivers lower-than-expected energy return, and it really feels like a missed opportunity. »

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