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Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
261.0 g (9.21 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Vomero 18
PUMA Magnify NITRO 3
The PUMA Magnify NITRO 3 and the Nike Vomero 18 represent slightly different interpretations of the modern workhorse shoe. The Nike is heavier, higher stacked, and of more stout construction, with a dual-density midsole and thicker, less stretchy upper. The PUMA is lighter and bouncier, with more even cushioning throughout the midsole, whereas the Nike has a more pronounced difference between the soft heel and firmer forefoot.
Variants
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
- Magnify NITRO 3 (Black/Speed Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Magnify NITRO 3 (Sea Glass/Mint Melt - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.2
7.1
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.0
7.9
Heel Compression Energy Return
3.6
7.4
Weight
4.5
6.0
Forefoot Stack Height
32.4 mm
28.5 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.5
6.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
261.0 g (9.21 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.7 mm
38.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.4 mm
28.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
96 mm (3.8")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.25
2.43
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.58
3.96
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
9.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.8 mm (0.031")
1.2 mm (0.047")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.2 mm (-0.124")
-0.9 mm (-0.036")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.7
7.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.108")
-2.8 mm (-0.110")
Arch Fit: Width
8.2
5.2
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.1 mm (-0.121")
-6.7 mm (-0.265")
Length Fit
10
6.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
31 mm (1.2")
Heel Apex Position
26.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
59.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
20.6°
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
3.6
7.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
70.1%
77.6%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.0
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
71.9%
80.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.38 J
3.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.50 J
9.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.15 J
15.78 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.5
6.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.43 J
4.49 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.97 J
7.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.95 J
10.60 J
Heel Firmness
4.9
5.7
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
51.4 N/mm
52.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
107.6 N/mm
115.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
186.1 N/mm
255.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.9
8.6
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
104.3 N/mm
121.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
202.0 N/mm
254.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
402.7 N/mm
513.8 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.58 J
7.13 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.40 J
6.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.31 J
6.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.25 J
6.76 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
34 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
59.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
294 N
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