Surprised by this one! Puma MagMax Review (after 60 miles)

[@yianpap6093]

Having been using Puma's DN2, DNE3 and Foreverrun the last year or so, I really disagree with the "it's expensive for a Puma" statement. As far as I'm concerned Puma is top notch and I would definitely not give more for other brands just for the brand. If anything, I'd pay more for a Puma over a Nike or Adidas.

[@andriboh]

I have exactly the same rotation of Puma shoes, and the durability is outstanding, my first pair of ForeverRun has 800km and the outsole is still great. The midsole is a bit flat but is still good enough for a short, easy run.

[@ABCDEF-j9i]

This guy didn't get paid by puma which is why the comment. Dont believe 100% BS 😂😂😂😂

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

100% I only have the Puma DN2s but they feel very premium. They feel more dialed than many of the shoes I have from other brands.

[@Chateauduwab]

THIS MAGMAX IS THE BEST EVER I HAD ! I absolutely adore it ...I have run 60 km in those shoes ...my legs were still fresh and it was quite responsive ! this is definitely the best Long run shoe for me ..I don't agree with you with the price...for the quality of it , the grip the fantastic ride that s a very a good price

[@angus1087]

in Hong Kong, the retail price at PUMA official store is £99 GBP equivalent. I bought it with a 20% discount. Worths every penny👍🏻

[@joshuabushyhead6986]

Puma Magmax and Asics Superblast 2, for best shoes of the year!!! The Magmax is a bit heavier than the Superblast 2, but delivers nearly the same performance wise. Plus they are cheaper.

[@JohanSand-yy7vg]

Puma Magnify Nitro 2 weighs slightly less, is also very comfortable and well cushioned, but a bit wider. And costs about £35 less at RRP. Essentially it does the same job at a significantly lower price.

[@RichardHitchcock-ig4lj]

I completely agree. My first pair has gone over 900 kms and the 2nd pair cost £90 plus shipping.

[@RichardHitchcock-ig4lj]

Just bought a 3rd pair in an old colour way (red) for £58.50 plus shipping from Start Fitness - what a bargain! Go half a size down in these because they are wide/long.

[@mtmatt6111]

Love mine. I tried the MagMax because I like the MN2 so much but prefer the MN2.

[@io-rj6sk]

was interested in these but not a fan of 10mm offset. whats the dif between magnify/velocity/forrever run? also is manify nitro 3 coming out soon?

[@RichardHitchcock-ig4lj]

I don’t notice the drop and the Magnify 2 has a very smooth rocker. The Forever Run is a stability shoe and the Velocity Nitro 3 has less and inferior foam. The Mag Max has superseded the Magnify (which is why they are so cheap now) so I’d be surprised if there was a version 3. The best thing I can say about these shoes is that I prefer them on long runs to the ASICS Superblasts.

[@acamilop]

I'm smitten with them too. I bought them on a lark and they quickly became my favorite daily shoe. That outsole is amazing and not just good on wet roads, I have done some trail running with them. Great video.

[@ianlowe4126]

Thanks Ben. Yes would really like to try this one but not at £170. Keep looking on eBay but a size 10 not come up yet but when it does I’ll grab it 👍

[@Bijits2510]

asics gel nimbus 26 vs Puma MagMax?

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

I've been training for a half-marathon since mid September that is going to be on November 28th and I am registered for another one in march. My goal for the one in November is 1:45 or better. Hypothetically speaking, if I achieve that goal, would you consider 1:35 a realistic goal for the next one?

[@61js]

I would decide after the 28th after experiencing the effort required. Good luck.

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

@@61js Thanks. 10 minutes is a pretty big improvement to make in such a relatively short timeframe. I'm not sure if 1:45 is realistic either. My PB is 1:49:12 but I was also in better shape back then.

[@MiracleWarriors]

Can't wait to start running with my Magmax ! Just waiting for the mailman ... I really wanted another high cushioning shoes that could handle well in raining runs like my Gel-Nimbus 26. The Vomero 17, Nova Blast 4, Wave Sky 8 and Invincible 3 are fantastic shoes, but not in wet surfaces unfortunately.

[@bpg201]

I've still never tried a Puma shoe. Maybe someday....though I'd need something a little wider. I picked up the Superblast 2 last week and look forward to giving that one a good testing. I never tried the original....I did try a few times but it was nowhere to be found in my size U.S. 13.

[@v6i838]

You can get the Magnify Nitro 2 for £65. It’s essentially last years MagMax. It’s a really good shoe

[@pbnotj1]

Good shoe ! I cannot run fast in it without sinking in too much and hip pain but I think it is perfect for recovery cruising . I’m a fan of the grip in wet . I am 200 lbs and 6’1” and kind of big and musclular for distance running and puma mag max feels plenty soft to me at my weight. I cannot run faster than 8 min miles without hip pain ; I have Boston 12 and now a superblast 2 and they are my faster tempo shoes , possible to run slow but much prefer puma for all my easy runs . It is by far the best recovery shoe I have ever tried .

[@rubarb1275]

I think these would be a good option for me, but the width will be an issue. I've struggled with some Puma shoes previously as they have been too narrow.

[@DutchDeutschlander]

Great shoe, so much so I’ve bought 3 pairs, 93kg and agree this is excellent for bigger runners.😊

[@karlbratby4349]

ordered... had the Brooks G max from brooks and it has gone back, lovely shoe but seems to make my arch sore, not quite Plater F i hope just sore for a few days. hoping the puma will be as nice a ride, nicer than the tooo squisyness of my MoreV5.

[@kuriosites]

Thanks for the tip about lighter runners. I just saw a preview on the Glycerin 22 with DNA Tuned, which might be a good cushioned shoe for us little guys.

[@shakokken]

Not sure, I’m 62 kgs and this shoe works really well for me in easy and long runs but also doing some strides picking up the pace. Love them

[@kuriosites]

@@shakokken Thanks. I do like the Nitro in the DN2.

[@jimmyhaag9178]

just ordered a pair on some black Friday sales, in the all white colour. I'm excited

[@io-rj6sk]

wonder if u will try out the glideride max?

[@lancereynolds9224]

Is this suited for heavier runners?

[@Potomekopice]

I bought them for 130 USD in my country, so it was nobrainer.

[@imranruns]

Hi Ben, great video. This or the nimbus? Thanks

[@rishirulz9329]

Would this shoe work well in a rotation with the mach 6

[@jonleexz]

They are very expensive in some country like UK and Australia, but super cheap in other countries like US and Hong Kong (HK$999) which is like 40% off the price in Australia here ...

[@Mr80Miles]

What would be a good alternative for lighter runners?

[@shakokken]

I’m 62 kgs and this shoe works really well for me. Go try for yourself

[@outerheaven8797]

Velocity Nitro or Deviate Nitro 2 or 3

[@Rafe63]

what is a heavy runner vs a light runner? think I'm probably a heavy runner... but want to check

[@tayoidowu11]

would you pair this with puma magnify + or are they too similar?

[@paulmulks]

Wish it had their Nitro Elite foam in then it would be an absolute banger IMO. That Nitro foam on its own is just a little too firm for my liking. I sent the Glycerin Max back today as well, wasn't as fun to run in as my Prime X2 Strung so refund inbound on that one.

[@MLHunt]

45mm of Puma's current race foam and no plate? Sounds like an unstable mess.

[@paulmulks]

@MLHunt Who said anything about not using a plate? I was referring to the better midsole foam in the elite shoes

[@MLHunt]

@@paulmulks I inferred by your mention solely of upgrading the foam that this was the only change in the design you were proposing. I agree that If they went to a much softer foam, it would make a big difference IF they added some sort of stiffening agent such as a plate or a firmer carrier foam layer. But I do think that 40 mm plus of the most recent soft racing foams In a shoe without some sort of stabilization added to the design would probably be a mess. You can counter that the Asics Superblast 2 uses a tall stack of Asics' top tier racing foam, but that shoe works because (1) FFTurbo+ is among the firmest of all the superfoams in use, and (2) they added a thin layer of a training foam (FF Blast + Eco I think) to the bottom of the midsole for additional stability.

[@paulmulks]

@MLHunt Couldn't agree more 👍🏻

[@ImpatientTurtle]

In Australia the Magmax is $280 and the Brooks Glycerin Max is $350. So it is cheap for a Puma and compared to the competitors.

[@danw7864]

Why the second channel? 😮

[@nigo1]

I grabbed this shoes for 100USD in Hong Kong, definitely a good deal for long run shoes, also use it as a great companion with Superblast as well

[@KiNgLuDaCrIsHD]

Did you buy them on the official Puma Hong Kong Website?

[@nigo1]

@@KiNgLuDaCrIsHDYes, I have grabbed it from the official Puma store in Hong Kong during the promotion period

[@kophotography895]

Puma... Picking up where Superblast availability is an issue. £50 over priced for me.

[@RichardHitchcock-ig4lj]

Puma Nitro Magnify 2 is a better option. Does the exact same job but at a much lower price.

[@jamesnewsam]

Too narrow at front, tongue gusset also protrudes internally quite badly

[@kawagonzo6951]

peba or tpu? every channel says a different compound

[@chakalaka3960]

Bought them. Ran 20 metres. Unrunnable.

[@thespacetime]

can you even trust a guy who likes every big brand shoe?

[@chakalaka3960]

Reviewers are being too nice to this shoe. It's unrefined, dodgy quality with heel slip. The stack interrupts your stride. It's not for everyone and puma rushed it.

[@shakokken]

@@chakalaka3960 Show me a shoe that’s for everyone. There isn’t. Shoes are highly personal.

[@LuisRamos-qw1gj]

Where did you get the idea, that nitro foam uses pebax in this shoe!?? It's just nitro infused EVA!

[@christopherleigh]

Where did you get the idea that it is nitro infused EVA?