PUMA Magnify Nitro
Every version of the Magnify Nitro we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Magnify Nitro rates above 85% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Magnify Nitro, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| PUMA Magnify Nitro 3 In stock | 2025 | 8.4 oz | 40/30mm stack · 10mm drop | 91 | +11 | 1 | $160 |
| PUMA Magnify Nitro 2 | 2023 | 9.8 oz | 39/29mm stack · 10mm drop | 80 | -4 | 2 | $140 MSRP |
| PUMA Magnify Nitro | 2023 | 8.0 oz (men's) | 40/30mm stack · 10mm drop | 84 | — | 1 | $160 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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PUMA
Magnify Nitro 391 91 Very good Very good Very good 3 reviews Confidence 4 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 40mm stack · 10mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Durability 83Overall91Cushioning90Value84Durability83Comfort83Appearance78Confidence4Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It is much lighter than the Magnify Nitro 2 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the Magnify Nitro 2 before it.
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PUMA
Magnify Nitro 280 80 Good Good Good 5 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers describe a balanced ride, neither too soft nor too firm.
Durability 84MSRP $140
Overall80Cushioning89Durability84Comfort83Value81Appearance76Confidence3Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers describe a balanced ride, neither too soft nor too firm.
Reviewers praise the outsole grip across pavement and technical trail.
Cons
Reviewers find the fit narrow with a low-volume toe box.
At 10.7 oz reviewers say it feels heavy at pace, and value draws the lowest ratings at 3.8 out of 5.
The Magnify Nitro and Magnify Nitro 3 either side of it both score 88 against its 77.
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PUMA
Magnify Nitro84 84 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
A 40mm heel stack at 8 oz men's.
Durability 81MSRP $160
Overall84Cushioning90Comfort83Durability81Appearance78Value78Confidence2Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
A 40mm heel stack at 8 oz men's.
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
One reviewer is past 600 miles through a wet New England winter.
Cons
One reviewer calls it a little heavy, though the listed men's weight is 8 oz.
