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PUMA MagMax NITRO
Brooks Glycerin Max
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Oct 31, 2025 01:11 PM
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PUMA
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Oct 31, 2025 01:12 PM
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Brooks
Weight
291.0 g (10.26 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
PUMA MagMax NITRO
Brooks Glycerin Max
The PUMA MagMax NITRO and the Brooks Glycerin Max are both maximalist trainers, but this Brooks shoe is the more maxed-out of the two. It is stacked higher and weighs in heavier, so it's unsurprising that the MagMax feels more nimble and bouncy. Both shoes are good options for everyday miles, but the Glycerin Max is a better choice for easy, recovery runs, whilst the MagMax would be better suited for runs that include some strides or even some light tempo work.
Variants
- 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))
- Glycerin Max (Almond Peach/London Fog/White - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Aurora Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Black/Ebony/Winter Sky - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Black/Orchid Ice/Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Country Blue/Sky/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Falcon/Green/London Fog - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Grey/Black/Nightlife - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Peacoat/Blue Ribbon/Hot Coral - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Pearlized White/Bay - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max (White/Black/Diva Pink - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.7
5.4
Forefoot Energy Return
6.6
2.1
Heel Energy Return
5.1
1.7
Weight
4.8
4.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.8
4.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
291.0 g (10.26 oz)
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
45.2 mm
47.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
36.3 mm
42.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
5.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
103 mm (4.0")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
81 mm (3.2")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
125 mm (4.9")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.28
1.86
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.44
2.71
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
5.1
1.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
72.0%
67.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.6
2.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
74.9%
68.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
8.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.74 J
3.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.37 J
10.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
20.25 J
18.78 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.1
9.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.65 J
5.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.38 J
10.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.77 J
16.39 J
Heel Firmness
3.9
4.2
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
43.5 N/mm
45.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
86.0 N/mm
91.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
178.3 N/mm
178.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.4
5.8
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
78.0 N/mm
74.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
153.6 N/mm
138.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
301.3 N/mm
257.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.4
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.49 J
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.20 J
9.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.02 J
9.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.89 J
9.14 J
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