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Heel Stack Height
45.2 mm
Weight
291.0 g (10.26 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.5 mm
Weight
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
PUMA MagMax NITRO
HOKA Bondi 9
The HOKA Bondi 9 is a better daily trainer than the PUMA MagMax NITRO if you want more assistance through each stride. It delivers significantly better heel energy return and somewhat more forefoot rebound, making it easier to keep your legs moving during regular mileage. However, the PUMA has a taller stack and a much roomier forefoot, making it more accommodating for wider feet.
Variants
- MagMax NITRO (Black/Galactic Gray - (Men - US 9))
- MagMax NITRO (Black/Yellow Alert - (Women - US 7))
- Bondi 9 (Asphalt Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
- Bondi 9 (Aster Flower/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.0
6.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.8
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
291.0 g (10.26 oz)
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
45.2 mm
41.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
36.3 mm
34.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
103 mm (4.0")
99 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
81 mm (3.2")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
125 mm (4.9")
120 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.28
2.39
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.44
3.48
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.5
7.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.1 mm (0.083")
-1.1 mm (-0.041")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.3 mm (-0.052")
-8.3 mm (-0.325")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.0
8.3
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.5 mm (-0.098")
-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Arch Fit: Width
7.2
8.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-4.4 mm (-0.173")
-2.5 mm (-0.098")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.9
7.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
40 mm (1.6")
17 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
21.7%
15.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
31.6°
24.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.2
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
66.6%
62.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.6°
24.4°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
13.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
5.1
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
72.0%
74.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.6
6.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
74.9%
75.4%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.74 J
3.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.37 J
11.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
20.25 J
19.35 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.1
8.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.65 J
5.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.38 J
10.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.77 J
14.47 J
Heel Firmness
6.4
6.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
41.4 N/mm
39.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
48.0 N/mm
48.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
65.3 N/mm
66.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.0
5.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
51.2 N/mm
48.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
64.1 N/mm
62.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
87 N/mm
87 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.4
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.49 J
9.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.20 J
9.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.02 J
8.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.89 J
8.72 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.1
5.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
86 N
46 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.1
6.6
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
60.7%
63.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.0
6.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
16.1 N/mm
9.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
356 N
258 N
PUMA MagMax NITRO
HOKA Bondi 9
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