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PUMA Magnify Nitro

Every version of the Magnify Nitro we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Magnify Nitro
87/100
vs. Average
+10

The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Magnify Nitro scores above 82% of the lines we track.

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PUMA Magnify Nitro versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
PUMA Magnify Nitro 3 In stock 2025 87 +10 1 $160 MSRP
PUMA Magnify Nitro 2 2023 9.8 oz 39/29mm · 10mm drop 77 -11 2 $140 MSRP
PUMA Magnify Nitro 2023 8.0 oz (men's) 40/30mm · 10mm drop 88 1 $160 MSRP

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. PUMA

    Magnify Nitro 3

    87 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 19/100

    v3 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.

    Magnify Nitro 3
    Durability 82
    Overall
    87
    Cushioning
    95
    Durability
    82
    Comfort
    80
    Value
    77
    Appearance
    72
    Confidence
    19

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    Pros

    Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.

    One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent shoe.

    Cons

    Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 3.5 out of 5, and comfort 4.0.

  2. PUMA

    Magnify Nitro 2

    77 Decent Decent · 5 reviews · Confidence 24/100

    v2 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 10mm drop · 39mm stack

    Reviewers describe a balanced ride, neither too soft nor too firm.

    Magnify Nitro 2
    Durability 84

    MSRP $140

    Overall
    77
    Cushioning
    94
    Durability
    84
    Comfort
    84
    Value
    74
    Appearance
    72
    Confidence
    24

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    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.

  3. PUMA

    Magnify Nitro

    88 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 33/100

    v1 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 10mm drop

    A 40mm heel stack at 8 oz men's.

    Magnify Nitro
    Durability 82

    MSRP $160

    Overall
    88
    Cushioning
    96
    Comfort
    87
    Durability
    82
    Appearance
    78
    Value
    74
    Confidence
    33

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    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.