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Puma MagMax NITRO 2

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

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Puma MagMax NITRO 2
Reviews

22 of 26 reviews recommend it.

3 have reservations; 1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score8.5/1021 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size or large
  • Width: Regular and wide: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy

Where can you wear it?

  • Short outings
  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Weight: reports differ
  • Worn for running, walking

$180Mid-rangecurrent maker price

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  • Uppermesh
  • SoleChunky-looking
  • Coloursblack

On our lists: Walking sneakers ranked by how they hold up · Sneakers that grip wet pavement · Sneakers with a roomy toe box · Sneakers that hold up with wear · Chunky sneakers · Black sneakers

Do Puma MagMax NITRO 2 run big?

Length

MagMax NITRO 2

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
21

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    MagMax NITRO 2

    • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  2. Around the toes

    MagMax NITRO 2

    • Roomy.

How comfortable are Puma MagMax NITRO 2?

Through the day

MagMax NITRO 2

  • Short wearComfortable.

Weight on foot

MagMax NITRO 2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

MagMax NITRO 2

  • Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

MagMax NITRO 2

  • Abrasion.

Will they keep their looks?

MagMax NITRO 2

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

MagMax NITRO 2

  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Upper material

mesh

Sole shape

Chunky-looking

Materials & details
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
black / white
Upper colours
black

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

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Price

Current maker price level

$180

MagMax NITRO™ 2 Men's Road Running Shoes - Gray Echo

Price details

Maker price · Median $180 · Checked 2026-09-26

Mid-range ($100–$199), like 78 of 102 priced trainer models. How price bands work

Known comparable prices only; other versions can differ. Check current prices through the buying search.

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Price ÷ (days per week × 52 × years), with one wear per day, rounded up to the next cent. Price and lifespan here are your scenario, not observations from other owners.

About our research

Based on 30 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Brooks Ghost Max

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Brooks Ghost Max
What mattersPuma MagMax NITRO 2Brooks Ghost Max
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

3

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Ghost Max

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

3

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Ghost Max

  • Wide fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

3

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.

Ghost Max

  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

3

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Uppermeshleather
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$180 (current maker price)$160–$170 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
What mattersPuma MagMax NITRO 2Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Runs large.
Width
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Uppermeshtextile
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$180 (current maker price)$150 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Puma Velocity NITRO 4

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Puma Velocity NITRO 4
What mattersPuma MagMax NITRO 2Puma Velocity NITRO 4
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.
Uppermeshmesh
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$180 (current maker price)$140 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Brooks Glycerin 22

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Brooks Glycerin 22
What mattersPuma MagMax NITRO 2Brooks Glycerin 22
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$180 (current maker price)$175 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Mizuno Wave Inspire 22

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
What mattersPuma MagMax NITRO 2Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.
Uppermeshmesh
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Also used for running. Compare length.
Puma MagMax NITRO 2 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
What mattersPuma MagMax NITRO 2Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research