Puma MagMax Nitro 2 vs Puma Magnify Nitro 3: Which cushioned Puma shoe should you get?

The Run Testers
Jan 16, 2026 8:274.9K views

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The Puma Magnify Nitro 3 and MagMax Nitro 2 are both neutral cushioned shoes with generous stacks of nitrogen-infused foam in their midsole, but have some key differences their design. The Magnify 3 is more of a traditional cushioned shoe with a higher drop, lower stack and narrower feel than the maxed out MagMax 2. Nick has run plenty of miles in both shoes and compares them in this video. 00:00​​​​ - Intro 00:15 - Design & Key Stats 02:30 - How’s The Fit? 03:37 - The Run Test 07:05 - Verdict More ways to enjoy The Run Testers Check out our website: Best running shoes of 2026: https://bit.ly/3UbxNs3 Best running watches of 2026: https://bit.ly/3DavU99 Best carbon plate running shoes of 2026: https://bit.ly/3NvlD9x Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theruntesters/?hl=en Listen to The Run Testers Podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ Watch The Run Testers Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunTesters/shorts