PUMA MagMax NITRO vs Mizuno Neo Vista 2

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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PUMA MagMax NITRO
Mizuno Neo Vista 2

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Our Verdict

PUMA MagMax NITRO

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

Both the PUMA MagMax NITRO and the Mizuno Neo Vista 2 stack tons of cushioning underfoot for a fun, bouncy ride. For runners who want the floating feeling of traipsing on the moon, the Mizuno is unmatched in its ability to pack soft foam underfoot without adding excess weight. For runners who want a more grounded, but still cushioned experience, the PUMA shoe offers much better stability and a firmer foundation.

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Variants

  • MagMax NITRO (Black/Galactic Gray - (Men - US 9))
  • MagMax NITRO (Black/Yellow Alert - (Women - US 7))
  • Neo Vista 2 (Baritone Blue/Frozen Emerald - (Men - US 9))
  • Neo Vista 2 (Baritone Blue/Striking Coral - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
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Design

Weight  

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Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

PUMA MagMax NITRO Right Shoe Weight Photo Sample

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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

Lock g (Lock oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

PUMA MagMax NITRO Stack Height Photo Sample

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Heel Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

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Outsole Arch Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

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Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

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N/A

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")
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Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

N/A
N/A

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")
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Arch Fit: Width 
 

N/A
N/A

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
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Length Fit 
 

N/A
N/A

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

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Plate 
 

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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

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N/A

Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

N/A
N/A

Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

N/A
N/A

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

N/A
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

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Heel Firmness 
 

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Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

N/A
N/A

Forefoot Firmness  

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Firmness Sample

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Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

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PUMA MagMax NITRO

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

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