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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
PUMA MagMax NITRO
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Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
291.0 g (10.26 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
PUMA MagMax NITRO
At first glance, the Puma MagMax NITRO and the ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 look like similar shoes, aimed at similar uses: both are unplated, deeply-cushioned trainers with tall stack heights. The MagMax feels ready to roll, straight out of the gate, whereas the SUPERBLAST 2 requires a bit of time to break in. The SUPERBLAST 2 is arguably the faster of the two shoes, as it returns energy better, but some runners find the MagMax more forgiving at faster paces. The MagMax NITRO is a sturdier and more cushioned shoe, so it might be the better choice for heavier runners.
Variants
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Bold Magenta/Pink Glo - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Bold Magenta/Pink Glo - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Lake Grey/White Sage - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Lake Grey/White Sage - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (White/Cool Grey - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (White/Cool Grey - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- MagMax NITRO (Black/Galactic Gray - (Men - US 9))
- MagMax NITRO (Black/Yellow Alert - (Women - US 7))
- MagMax NITRO (Cool Weather/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- MagMax NITRO (Green Moon/Yellow Alert - (Men - US 9))
- MagMax NITRO (Lapis Lazuli/Nitro Blue - (Men - US 9))
- MagMax NITRO (Mint Melt/Speed Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.4
6.7
Weight
6.5
4.8
Heel Energy Return
7.3
5.1
Forefoot Energy Return
7.4
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
4.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
291.0 g (10.26 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
44.7 mm
45.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.6 mm
36.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
8.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.7")
103 mm (4.0")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.6")
125 mm (4.9")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
2.28
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.31
3.44
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
67 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.3
5.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
77.2%
72.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.4
6.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
77.9%
74.9%
Heel Cushioning
8.4
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.39 J
3.74 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.61 J
11.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.70 J
20.25 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.9
9.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.56 J
5.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.95 J
10.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.90 J
15.77 J
Heel Firmness
4.3
3.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
48.5 N/mm
43.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
83.6 N/mm
86.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
177.4 N/mm
178.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.7
6.4
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
81.9 N/mm
78.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
168.2 N/mm
153.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
316.3 N/mm
301.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
8.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.44 J
9.49 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.16 J
9.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.89 J
9.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.62 J
8.89 J
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