Puma MagMax NITRO 2
For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.
PumaTrainer shape
- Reviews
22 of 26 reviews recommend it.
3 have reservations; 1 does not recommend it.
Overall review score8.5/1021 authorsWill 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
Find on Google - Uppermesh
- SoleChunky-looking
- Coloursblack
Do Puma MagMax NITRO 2 run big?
Length
MagMax NITRO 2
- Reports differ: true to size or large.
- 1
Width
MagMax NITRO 2
- Reports differ: regular or wide.
- 2
How comfortable are Puma MagMax NITRO 2?
Through the day
Weight on foot
MagMax NITRO 2
- Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Feels lightOpinions differFeels heavy
Where do they grip or slip?
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
Reported locations, not a failure rate.Will they keep their looks?
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.
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Price
Current maker price level
$180
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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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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.
How we put the guide together →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 matters | Puma MagMax NITRO 2 | Brooks Ghost Max |
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| Length | - Reports differ: true to size or large.
| - Reports differ: small or true to size.
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| 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.
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| Toe box | | - Reports differ: roomy or tight.
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| 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.
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| Upper | mesh | leather |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
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| Maker price | $180 (current maker price) | $160–$170 (regular maker price) |
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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 matters | Puma MagMax NITRO 2 | Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 |
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| Length | - Reports differ: true to size or large.
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| Width | - Reports differ: regular or wide.
| - Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
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| Toe box | | |
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| Weight on the foot | - Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
| - Reports differ: light or heavy.
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| Upper | mesh | textile |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
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| Maker price | $180 (current maker price) | $150 (regular maker price) |
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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 matters | Puma MagMax NITRO 2 | Puma Velocity NITRO 4 |
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| Length | - Reports differ: true to size or large.
| - Reports differ: small or true to size.
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| Width | - Reports differ: regular or wide.
| - wide feetNarrow fit.
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
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| Toe box | | - Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
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| Weight on the foot | - Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
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| Upper | mesh | mesh |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
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| Maker price | $180 (current maker price) | $140 (regular maker price) |
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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 matters | Puma MagMax NITRO 2 | Brooks Glycerin 22 |
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| Length | - Reports differ: true to size or large.
| - Reports differ: small or true to size.
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| Width | - Reports differ: regular or wide.
| - Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
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| Toe box | | - Reports differ: roomy or tight.
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| Weight on the foot | - Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
| - Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
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| Maker price | $180 (current maker price) | $175 (regular maker price) |
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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 matters | Puma MagMax NITRO 2 | Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 |
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| Length | - Reports differ: true to size or large.
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| Width | - Reports differ: regular or wide.
| - Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
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| Toe box | | |
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| Weight on the foot | - Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
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| Upper | mesh | mesh |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
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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 matters | Puma MagMax NITRO 2 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 |
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| Length | - Reports differ: true to size or large.
| - Runs small.
- Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
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| Width | - Reports differ: regular or wide.
| - Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
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| Toe box | | - Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
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| Weight on the foot | - Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
| - Reports differ: light or heavy.
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Regular profile |
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

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