Puma Magnify Nitro Introduction

The Puma Magnify Nitro is Puma’s max cushion shoe that combines a generous amount of NITRO cushioning with EVA ProFoam to give you plenty of comfort on any run.

On the outsole is a super-grippy and durable PUMAGRIP that really gives you confidence on any road surface.

There is some padding on the upper that gives it some cushioned feel to keep your feet comfortable for all those miles you will put on these shoes.

Puma Magnify Nitro First Impressions

When I first opened the box, the shoe looked very plush and soft.

Upon putting it on for the first time, though, I was disappointed in the feel.

It didn’t feel as plush as a Triumph even though it looks the part. It also didn’t feel bouncy.

On my first run, though, the shoe came alive. My easy pace not only felt easier but the pace ended up being a little faster.

The shoe has a great ride that helps you feel like the cushion is helping you even though you don’t necessarily feel the plushness of that cushioning.

Puma Magnify Nitro Upper

The upper on this shoe seems relatively simple. The entire upper is a mix of mesh with soft padding on the tongue and around the ankles.

It was never too tight or too loose and allowed for some foot expansion while on the run. The laces are flat and don’t come untied even if you forget to double knot.

The overall upper is relatively breathable. The size of the shoe might be about a quarter size too long. It wasn’t long enough for me to want to go down a size but it definitely was a little longer than my normal size 9 shoes.

Puma Magnify Nitro Sole Unit

The sole unit in this shoe is made up of a combination of two foams: NITRO foam and ProFoam.

The NITRO foam is Puma’s own technology that increase responsiveness while giving a cushioned feel. Below that is an EVA-based ProFoam that adds to the cushioned feel on the ride.

While this isn’t as plush and soft as other max cushioned shoes, the feel of the shoe stands out.

On the bottom of the sole is a generous amount of Puma’s PUMAGRIP outsole. Many shoes these days seem to have cut down on the rubber outsole to save weight. This shoe doesn’t and it helps to increase the durability and traction of the shoe.

I had no concerns taking corners on wet roads at a tempo pace. The overall ride on this shoe is what makes this shoe stand out. Easy runs, tempo runs, and speed workouts all felt great on this shoe because the ride felt so good.

It really did feel like I was just floating by.

Puma Magnify Nitro Conclusions

Overall, the Puma Magnify Nitro was an awesome shoe and is definitely a major part of my shoe rotation.

While it wasn’t as plush and soft as I would expect from a max cushioned shoe, it is my new go-to daily trainer.

It is heavier than something like a Saucony Ride 16 but it makes up for that weight with a very smooth ride.

I recommend this shoe to just about anyone looking for a daily trainer that can also fit the bill as an easy day shoe.