Puma MagMax

[@alecplooff]

I think these are a shoe of the year contender, for me personally at least. I enjoy them more than my Superblasts. Bouncy, responsive, stable, can pick up the pace despite their size, and feel great if I'm moving at a snails pace on a recovery run. These are a 10/10.

[@kofuzi]

glad to hear you're enjoying them!

[@khalidalghamdi2512]

Is it perfect as a daily walking shoe?

[@JDeezle21]

These MagMax are awesome ❤

[@snowwalker9999]

Before your video I had seriously been considering both Puma Magmax and the Glideride max as my easy run shoes. I can't decide which one so I might get them both. I am glad you are giving thumbs up to my choices.

[@kofuzi]

You’re not going to go wrong either way

[@JDeezle21]

Team Puma ❤

[@steveh5242]

This is actually the older Nitro Elite foam in the MagMax from the Deviate Elite 1 and 2. Running Warehouse confirmed it with Puma-they've gotten a bit confusing as they only label the newer Aliphatic TPU "Nitro Elite" now (in the Deviate Elite 3 and Fast-R2). But it explains why this feels so much bouncier than the regular Nitro infused EVA in shoes like the Velocity or Magnify.

[@noahjrt]

Was just going to post about this! Weird they aren’t at least marketing it as a “Peba based foam” 🤷‍♂️

[@steveh5242]

@@noahjrt Feels like a marketing misstep, it's unfortunate it creates confusion in their lineup but it really makes a shoe like this something of a sleeper. My first run in this I knew it was the Peba instead of the regular Nitro foam, it's a night and day difference in bounce.

[@noahjrt]

@@steveh5242 Agree 100%! Puma could have easily rebranded the old foam NitroMAX or NitroPB and really gave them another weapon in their foam wars arsenal. Which, with all the confusion, I’m sure is currently being discussed by the suits at Puma. For now I’ll just wait for this sleeper to arrive and enjoy the dirty little secret it is!

[@bashvoye5626]

@@noahjrtNitroMAX sounds really nice tho

[@WesdenzelTV]

These did remind me of the deviate nitro 2, glad it’s the old mix. Wasn’t feeling the new foam on the nitro elite 3, something about it is just kind of flat and blah

[@kuriosites]

Looking forward to the Glycerin Max review. Both of those shoes look brilliant. Of course, the EVO SL also is really interesting as a non-SuperMax, lighter option. Thank-you, Adidas for coming out with Boost foam and starting this arms race in shoe tech all those years ago.

[@yeet76231]

I'm happy to see that puma is performing so well compared to the $200 options in the glycerin max and superblast 2

[@michaelcaricoo]

Have around 50 miles in mine. Theyre really fantastic and since I have to run in stiff shoes due to an injury, these and the superblast 2 for long/hard runs are a perfect 1-2 punch

[@ganchinho]

how do you compare these to the superblast's 2?

[@jdult]

@@ganchinhoSuperblast is lacking some comfort, more for fresh legs, and faster. Sucks for recovery days. Mag max is more comfortable, can pick up the pace, a little heavier. Great for recovery days.

[@Shakawkaw]

Just bought these on sale for $110. can't wait to try them!

[@davidmcquade4743]

Fun review for what seems like a fun shoe. I just bought the Forever Run for 60 bucks. But the MagMax is definitely on my list for next year. I'm also using VN2 for steady runs. Love that shoe. Puma has me with their Nitro foams.

[@ksteege]

OK probably going to get this one now - been waiting for the review!!!

[@pedromarques5510]

Not PUMA fan but loved the action with Nedd Brockmann 1000miles 12 days straight using the Magmax in AU

[@ColinBloodworth]

Stellar review as usual, Mike.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Colin!

[@DeeDeeDanone]

I was pretty eager to get this shoe, it looks right up my alley. Then I saw the Brooks Glycerin Max. The Brooks looks like a next generation shoe.

[@kofuzi]

The Gylcerin Max reminds me visually of Zapp Branagan’s ship from Futurama (which coincidentally is named, The Nimbus)

[@DeeDeeDanone]

@@kofuzi hilarious 🤣 built like a steakhouse handles like a bistro.

[@bobgibson1303]

Loved the ride of the MagMax but very clunky at slow speeds for me and hard to get a good lockdown, I found the upper sloppy and I had to really crank the laces down to get any sort of fit and it was too tight. The glycerine max however has an amazing upper and it worked way better for me personally

[@RaphaRunsHK]

Great review, although I didn’t wait for it to buy a pair. Was looking for recovery/ long run / cushioned shoe, and the Magmax seemed to tick all the boxes (at a great price too ~USD100 where I live after some discounts). Can confirm that I may have wanted to size up a bit, got my normal US9.5, and there’s less space at the front than I usually like. It didn’t cause any issue, but just a word of caution. On the ride, I initially felt it a bit firm (for a what I was expecting as a cushioned shoe), the foam broke in a bit by now, so the bounce is more perceptible. It seems the bounce is also depending on how on my gait, if landing mid-forefoot it’s fine, but landing flat to the ground, the shoe is more muted. Enjoying it so far. But I wouldn’t consider it as cushion/pillow type of feel, if that’s what people are looking for.

[@BradBazooka]

Your shoe pairings are the best

[@kofuzi]

thank you

[@Manuel-901]

Well done, Kofuzi. I don't want the big, max cushion. I prefer the Puma velocity nitro 3. Like from 🇪🇸 Spain. Have a great day.

[@georgesoto5436]

Great video, the way you described this shoe reminds me of the Mizuno Wave Rebellion 2, high stack, firm and I believe the difference is that I can pick up the pace with Mizuno, like I wont be able to do with the PumaMax.

[@kofuzi]

I apologize if I miscommunicated. The MagMax is not firm and that is precisely why I like it. Also, the MagMax is the opposite of the Wave Rebellion 2 in terms of use case.

[@georgesoto5436]

@@kofuzi I agree on the comparison between the two shoes, I am loving the wave rebellion wave 2.

[@TolunayOrkun]

I wish they updated Liberate Nitro on the other end of the spectrum. I had really enjoyed my track workouts in Liberate OG.

[@kofuzi]

I recall a conversation with Puma saying that the Liberate was supposed to get an update. Even more firm and responsive than the prior year and possibly a shank? Not sure if that ever made it to market though

[@io-rj6sk]

have u tried the nb more v5 yet? i thought that would also b a contender for best max cush shoe? also nimbus 27 coming out soon so maybe giving title too early?

[@materix1411]

I love the more v5! Wearing them more than any other of my shoes atm (and I have a lot! 😅). They are so much more comfortable than my superblast 2 and I don't really feel the weight difference that much when running in them. I could run in them forever and my feet and joints never start to hurt, in contrast to some other "max cushion" shoes.

[@malayneum]

​@@materix1411 do u have 1080 v13 ? its going cheap in my country

[@Suarez-ce5xx]

Great review as usual!

[@kofuzi]

thanks!

[@pbnotj1]

Have this shoe and love it up to about 8 min per mile . Best when you had a hard workout prior or a race and feel beat up . I got my normal size and it is perfect. If I am trying to push to 7 min per mile it is just working against the shoe. If going fast it is too heavy and soft ; it is a recovery shoe for sure . Recovery and daily easy miles it is delightful. I am 6’1” and 210 lbs and very different build from kofuzi and still like the puma mag max

[@tkwasik]

Good to hear from beefier build runner 👍

[@joelf612]

I have the full lineup, Deviate Nitro 3 Elite, Deviate Nitro 3 and Magmax and after never using Puma running shoes before I am super happy with my rotation.

[@kofuzi]

glad to hear it!

[@iiagdtr]

Same here. Got the Deviate Nitro 2 and was surprised how good it was. Now have the 3s and need to wear out some easy day shoes or I'd jump on these right away.

[@andrewwhyte3979]

Agree,puma are underrated 👍

[@thibhenry92]

Amazin review as always! How do they compare to the Saucony Triumph 22?

[@A1000Truths]

Just bought these as my everyday walking/ recovery sneakers.

[@acamilop]

Just got my Magmax pair, only two runs so far. I’m really impressed with the grip compared to my Novablast. These and the Deviate Nitro 3’s are my first pumas and so far so good.

[@brianflath9037]

All things equal, I’ll get the Puma if only for the durability of the Pumagrip. Nice looking shoe too!

[@tkwasik]

Yes low key nice looking one

[@karls8989]

my shoe of 2024. so versatile imo

[@williamgorguy9338]

Hi, i should have put the cloudeclipse in buting guide, im a heavier runner and i like the eclipse for long runs , though it is like 2023 model. I always like your buying guide section. Thanks

[@johnelmatsuda1832]

i just bought the velocity nitro 3 thanks kofuzi

[@kofuzi]

hope you enjoy!

[@WesdenzelTV]

So should I spend my $200 on the glycerin or the mag max?

[@pierothol2022]

No comparison to the NB More v5?

[@materix1411]

The V5 is the best non-race show I've ever run in, hands down!

[@kofuzi]

New Balance still hasn’t sent me a pair to review. It’s on my to do list to follow up before 2924 closes out.

[@Martha-fluterunner]

@@kofuzithat’s a long wait😂 see your typo

[@LuisBecerra79]

Yo, what’s going on!! Pew-ma has been on the right track on running shoes 👍🏼

[@johnatnip9516]

wish these were available to buy anywhere

[@malayneum]

should i sell my More V5 for this?

[@hugoferreira2274]

I love my puma elite 3, it is my race day. I use the superblast 2 as my training one and nova blast 4 as a daily. I opted for the the superblast as I feel it is a bit more versatile against the puma mag max.

[@wybenator]

Would like to see you review the ASICS S4+ Yogiri please!

[@scalyscallion]

I wonder if shoes like the MagMax and the Glycerin Max would be a good choice for me who is on the heavier side (88kg) and looking for a shoe for my first marathon aiming at around 4 hours (or more) finish time?

[@kofuzi]

they could be, although if you're currently happy with the shoes you're running your long runs in, whatever those may be might be good to consider as well

[@janetj.2640]

Have you opened up the Puma logo on the back heel yet?

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Mike.

[@zibbennova]

Compared to my superblast, my magmax is more bouncy @ my average pace (pace 5) with less excitement than SB...I love them both!

[@garethk3465]

Keen to hear your thoughts on the differences between the Brooks Glycerine Max and Mizuno Neo Vista please 🙏🏽 thanks!

[@kofuzi]

I think the most reductive way I can differentiate the two is that one is for heel strikers and the other is for midfoot/forefoot

[@theMicalio]

Would you say this is a revamp/replacement to the puma foreverun nitro?

[@kofuzi]

It is my understanding that it is not. The ForeverRun is supposed to be getting an update that makes it more specifically stability oriented.

[@theMicalio]

@@kofuzi Sweet. Thank you 🤙

[@Mister.Curious]

With Kofuzi being such a forefoot striker, all these high stack shoes, mainly stacking on the heel, seem completely redundant. Wonder if he would have a better experience with such shoes if he starts landing slightly behind.

[@kofuzi]

redundant isn't quite the right word, but I get what you mean. If you look at the wear pattern on my shoes (in any of my 100 mile update videos, for example), you'll see that I'm not so forefoot as you think

[@Martha-fluterunner]

Like Kofuzi, my coach's wife- an expert consultant with various shoe brands--alleges that the vast majority of all runners touch down on the lateral edge just about parallel to the the front of the heel bones before pronating to full heel, midfoot or forefoot strike, and that patch of outsole usually shoes first wear in most shoes.

[@Mister.Curious]

​@@kofuzi can see the wear on lateral rear of the ghost max which is so interesting! Appreciate your response 👍🏼

[@Mister.Curious]

​@@Martha-fluterunnercan see why that patch has rubber coverage provided by so many brands

[@zacharymiller8642]

The Glycerin Max is spectacular! Dad drip. 💧

[@maxgmcgee]

Using a combination of one or all brands, what would your ideal line-up of 3 shoes be? Really struggling to find a shoe I like this year... still racing in Endorphin Pro 3s from last year. Thanks!

[@dionong5248]

Is this replacing the magnify nitro? And the foreverrun nitro?

[@JohanSand-yy7vg]

My guess is that Puma will discontinue the Magnify Nitro and let the MagMax replace it. Purely coincidentally of course the MagMax sells for $40 more RRP…

[@kofuzi]

I don’t know. I’ll ask. The Magnify Nitro did get an update this year, so it’s not an immediate replacement. It’s not a replacement for the ForeverRun either, as that shoe serves a slightly different purpose which should become more pronounced in its next iteration (I could have sworn it was supposed to have come out by now, but I don’t see it for sale yet)

[@ankit-b]

Isn't Nimbus 26 part of the same category of shoes?

[@kofuzi]

Yes

[@cbruceee4765]

Whens the adios pro 4 review?

[@kofuzi]

The shoe doesn’t come out till 2025. I’m not in a hurry

[@jvmoony]

Does Mag on MagMax refering to Magnify?. Does Mag Max is the maximum cushion version of Magnify Nitro?

[@woidmoasta4673]

Yes.

[@JDeezle21]

Team Puma ❤

[@Notnotcam]

Really wish they used nitro elite

[@yeet76231]

It's good as is tbh

[@steveh5242]

It's the older formula of Nitro Elite in this shoe (from the Deviate Elite 1/2).

[@gilbert2303]

Kofuzi. Can you recomend me a shoe for wide feet but also has an arthritic big toe join. I need a stiff forefoot shoe

[@JohnWell4131]

this or Superblast 2 ?

[@mobilegamerz6004]

I m currently using Novoblast 4 as daily trainer and Boston 12 for tempo runs Need 2 more shoes for the rotation. One for long runs and second one as versatile daily trainer types. Can you suggest me sir.

[@mirmohsanalitalpur5884]

Is Glride Max is forefoot or heel strike shoes and among Glycerin max, Magmax which one is sofeter out off three shoes

[@BismoSumer-v7d]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@claudiobarreira9115]

Off topic... Is there any video of you sugesting the best brand line up? Would like to see a battle of brands!

[@kofuzi]

I’m supremely uninterested in that. The comment section will be nothing but grumpiness

[@claudiobarreira9115]

@@kofuzi well... guess you're right... this is a social network anyway! It's a grumpy place!

[@thelabradorandtheshepherd1513]

Sir Is this good for 10 k at 6min/km pace ... I have litte bit knee issue ..

[@arvidgustafsson5419]

Puma (and Saucony, et al) really need to sort out their naming….

[@kofuzi]

I feel like this is what we get when we live in a world where every product feature and product name is trying to hit some sort of asymptote in a quadratic equation of trademarks and google search ranking

[@justgouds]

Does the SuperBlast 2 fall in this category? I feel like the SuperBlast is just a bestter lighter version than all of these other max cush shoes.

[@kofuzi]

yeah. really not. I know some people use the superblast 2 for easy running and long slow distance, but I think it's way overkill for that. I prefer that shoe for long runs with speed in them. the superblast 2 is a fast shoe that has an abundance of cushion so that you can hit your long run workout during your high mileage week and still bounce back fast enough for threshold session in another few days. when I talk about max cushion shoes, I'm talking about shoes for the day after a threshold session. or maybe for a long slow distance run.

[@tkwasik]

​@kofuzi I'm using superblast for easy long and also daily and tempo, maybe it is overkill for easy but at $200 i get heaps of versatility opose to some brands while pushing $200 trend give somehow "glorified " easy day shoe - if I don't have good versatility then why would I pay 200 instead of getting just old recovery shoe - aka non super hahaha

[@dnice362]

This or Saucony hurricane 24 for my long easy runs. I don’t want a plate

[@geoffb2900]

How does the MagMax compare to the Magnify 2 and ForeverRun?

[@kofuzi]

I've not tested the Magnify 2. The MagMax is softer than the ForeverRun and less stable

[@Ghimlioak]

And compared with the Hurricane 24 ?

[@kofuzi]

hurricane is a stability shoe

[@KneeTaps]

​@kofuzi I'm curious about the Hurricane 24 as well. I don't need stability myself, but from what I hear, it is a better replacement to older Triumphs than the current Triumph 22? Any thoughts? I currently have a Triumph 20 and the older Magnify Nitro 2 which I both like, so I'm looking at the next Puma and/or Saucony replacement for those 2 shoes. The Glycerin Max is also a contender, by the way. Or maybe the new NB More v5 as it's slightly cheaper than these other max cushion shoes.

[@zambroata]

Furiosa from MadMax is watching

[@kofuzi]

🫣

[@HabitualFixation]

Love MAGMAX... I think Mel Gibson is my favorite although Tom Hardy was great in Fury Road

[@kofuzi]

were there more than one new Mad Max movies? I watched one recently on an airplane, and I can't tell if there's another

[@erikvaage576]

Which shoe in the puma lineup would you take for long run workout?

[@kofuzi]

Fast R2, but I suppose it could depend on what the workout was, specifically

[@garystephenson7142]

My shoe for London 2025. Not looking for a great time, just comfort to finish and enjoy the crowds.

[@kofuzi]

this will be a lot of fun

[@tieloo8842]

YOOOO!!!!

[@bev9708]

Sounds like you say Puma Mad Max!!😁😆

[@laalaa99stl]

I'm sure that went into the thought process of naming the shoe. It just needs eternal, shiny, and chrome Puma logos!

[@elmerj.tena.]

congrats on berlin btw ☺️

[@kofuzi]

Thank you

[@irunremy4567]

Nice 👍🏿

[@laalaa99stl]

You lost me at the 10+ oz weight. But then again, I'm simply not a fan of the max cushion genre. I know I'm gonna sound like a broken record but... just pay $20 more and get a Superblast!

[@10lambo10]

Kofuzi, help me out please sir... I'm 45, 5'10 180 lbs. wanting to run 3-4 miles 3-4 times per week, about 10 minute pace. What's the shoe to get, any brand?

[@kofuzi]

Just start with whatever you have in your closet now. The most important thing is to build the habit and to get used to carving out the time and energy in your week. Running shoes is a lot about preference. Go to a running store. Find a brand that appeals to you. Ask to try on the daily trainer from that brand. If it feels comfy, go for it. As you run more, you will learn what works and what you need. But the first thing is to let nothing stop you from starting the habit.

[@10lambo10]

Thanks brother

[@shawnstrohm]

Do you think the Magmax can handle tempo runs?

[@CCRun34]

At 300 grams man I am doubtful lol that’s not what this is built for

[@laalaa99stl]

Watch the video. No-ish. But maybe a few short bursts of speed.

[@shawnstrohm]

I think some of these max stack shoes can handle tempo runs mainly due to the rocker and slightly firmer foams. I feel like this shoe may fall into the same category. Just haven’t had a chance to try it. For reference, I just picked up the Glycerin Max and had it out for a run yesterday. I was able to run faster than marathon pace the entire way and it felt great doing so.

[@craigtsmith6957]

yes it can - i was surpised - This is one of my favourite shoes ever

[@Feanaro5503]

I need a replacement for my Zoom X Invincibles (two pairs) that disintegrated on me this year. Not sure this is it, but I should try them on at least.

[@kofuzi]

if you use the Invincible for long runs with some faster miles in them, no if you use the Invincible for easy recovery runs, yes

[@laalaa99stl]

Are you going to review the Rincon 4? I have money riding on you ranting about how a shoe name should mean something. But if I tell you I have money on it, you probably won't rant -- just to spite me. 😁

[@kofuzi]

Maybe. Maybe no. Hoka has it sent me a pair to review, and with the number of shoes I still have left to review for 2024 and the shrinking numbers of weeks left in the year, I don’t know if it’s something that I’ll go out of my way to get to.

[@cedricgrandseigne]

Funny that no Shoetuber compares the MagMax to the Magnify Nitro 2...all the more when you can now get the Magnify for 50 to 100€

[@kofuzi]

I haven't tested the Magnify Nitro (either version 1 or 2), but to the extent that we are conducting an anecdotal meta-analysis of the shoes, perhaps that is an indicator as to the appropriateness of the comparison

[@cedricgrandseigne]

@@kofuzi the Magnify, and the MagMax are both max cushion shoe, and my experience is that I need such shoes to run 60-70km/week and preserve my joints. The Magnify 2 does this job great, hence my question to what the Magmax brings to the table that the Magnify 2 doesn't already do for a quarter of the price. I guess I will only know by trying myself. Thanks anyway...

[@yapyucojosephat412]

GIVE ME MORE MAX

[@kofuzi]

I feel like we're at max max tho

[@ryangonzaga2874]

Too many Max’s 😂

[@kofuzi]

is this max Max?

[@jlhuk52]

Poo-ma or pew-ma?!? 🤣

[@kofuzi]

when I say Adidas like an American, I get heckled by the British when I say Puma like a German, I get heckled by the British

[@jlhuk52]

@@kofuzi you're not the only one that says it poo-ma, think it's just the American way. I'm a Brit and say pew-ma. I'm not sure which is correct 🤣 I like the review, I think these will be my next purchase I think. Never bought puma before but after getting the magnify 2 and Deviate 2 I'm impressed.

[@dorins3787]

Puma not available in Romania. make it available! We run a lot here, you can sell a lot (this is for the inbecils that make the market strategy).