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Tested using Methodology v0.10
Updated Jun 11, 2026 03:08 PM
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Decathlon
Weight
267.7 g (9.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
None
Weight
277.0 g (9.77 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
PUMA MagMax NITRO 2
Kiprun Kipride Max
The Kiprun Kipride Max and PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 are both cushioned shoes with midsoles that absorb a similar amount of energy. That said, the Kiprun is the more stable option and gives a stronger sense of bounce, even if it still stays fairly controlled rather than wildly energetic. Meanwhile, the PUMA delivers a similarly protective ride, but with a less planted feel and a more straightforward max-cushion character. The MagMax is also a little bit lighter than the Kiprun, despite its higher stack.
Variants
- MagMax NITRO 2 (Silver Mist/Apple Spritz - (Women - US 7))
- MagMax NITRO 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Kipride Max (Pale Lilac Purple/Snow White/Pale Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- Kipride Max (Teal Blue/Light Jade/Honey - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.0
7.3
Forefoot Energy Return
2.6
7.1
Plate
None
None
Heel Energy Return
1.6
6.4
Weight
5.7
5.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.7
5.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
267.7 g (9.44 oz)
277.0 g (9.77 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
44.9 mm
41.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
36.1 mm
33.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
8.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 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")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
123 mm (4.8")
121 mm (4.8")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.29
2.37
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.40
3.66
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
267 mm (10.5")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.9
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.8 mm (-0.072")
-0.2 mm (-0.007")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.8 mm (-0.111")
-3.1 mm (-0.123")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.7
5.3
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.9 mm (-0.154")
-5.6 mm (-0.220")
Arch Fit: Width
10
4.0
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
1.0 mm (0.037")
-7.9 mm (-0.311")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.7
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
35 mm (1.4")
Heel Apex Position
22.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
28.3°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.0
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
57 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
62.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
27.4°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
SOFTECH+
Primary Foam Type
PEBA + OBC + EVA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.6
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
66.9%
74.2%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
2.6
7.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
68.9%
76.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.9
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.86 J
4.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.21 J
10.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
20.25 J
18.28 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.9
9.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.45 J
5.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.91 J
10.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.14 J
14.78 J
Heel Firmness
3.8
6.2
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
43.6 N/mm
37.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
87.0 N/mm
47.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
157.6 N/mm
66.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.5
5.4
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
84.7 N/mm
47.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
160.4 N/mm
61.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
291.2 N/mm
86 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.06 J
9.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.77 J
8.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.57 J
8.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.42 J
8.69 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
85 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
66.2%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.2
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
14.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
264 N
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