Nike Vomero Plus vs PUMA MagMax NITRO 2

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Nike Vomero Plus
PUMA MagMax NITRO 2

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Updated Jan 28, 2026 08:11 PM

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Our Verdict

Nike Vomero Plus

PUMA MagMax NITRO 2

The PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 and the Nike Vomero Plus are two big and tall maximalist trainers with excellent cushioning, but the similarities end there. The Vomero Plus is a much livelier and more versatile shoe that's miles ahead of the MagMax 2 in energy return. The Nike shoe is a fun, bouncy trainer that can handle everyday mileage, progression runs, or even some strides. The MagMax 2, on the other hand, seems much more specifically tailored to slow, easy runs. Its midsole doesn't put the same spring in your step, but its cushioning holds up better over long distances, and it's a touch more stable, thanks to its broader platform and fully gusseted tongue.

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Variants

  • Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
  • MagMax NITRO 2 (Silver Mist/Apple Spritz - (Women - US 7))
  • MagMax NITRO 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.2
6.0

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.8
2.6

Heel Energy Return 
 

7.7
1.6

Weight  

5.2
5.7

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.2
5.7

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Right Shoe Weight Photo
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Left Shoe Weight Photo
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

280.7 g (9.90 oz)
267.7 g (9.44 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Stack Height Photo
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

43.8 mm
44.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

34.4 mm
36.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.4 mm
8.8 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Nike Vomero Plus 3D Model Full Shoe
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

99 mm (3.9")
103 mm (4.0")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

75 mm (3.0")
81 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

115 mm (4.5")
123 mm (4.8")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.26
2.29

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.34
3.40
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Nike Vomero Plus 3D Model Internal
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

278 mm (10.9")
281 mm (11.1")

Internal Heel Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
67 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Other Features Photo
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

7.7
1.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Nike Vomero Plus Heel Energy Return
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

79.4%
66.9%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.8
2.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Energy Return
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

79.5%
68.9%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.4
8.9

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Heel Cushioning Picture
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Nike Vomero Plus Heel Cushioning
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.64 J
3.86 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.40 J
11.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

18.04 J
20.25 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.6
8.9

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Cushioning
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.41 J
5.45 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.50 J
9.91 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.92 J
15.14 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.7
3.8

Heel Firmness  

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Nike Vomero Plus Heel Firmness
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

46.6 N/mm
43.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

95.6 N/mm
87.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

220.5 N/mm
157.6 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.3
6.5

Forefoot Firmness  

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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Firmness
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

87.8 N/mm
84.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

182.2 N/mm
160.4 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

376.3 N/mm
291.2 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.1
8.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.70 J
9.06 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.54 J
8.77 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.43 J
8.57 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.37 J
8.42 J
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Nike Vomero Plus

PUMA MagMax NITRO 2

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