I have both with around 60 miles on each and you are, as usual, spot on. The weight difference is significant. Maybe I just got a light pair on my SB2 but in my US size 8 it is 8.0oz (227g) and my MagMax Nitro in US size 8 is 9.75oz (276g). It is so much easier to pick up the pace in the SB2 but I fully agree that the MagMax has more bounce and is more fun to run in. I'm on a week-long business trip to Sweden (from California) and I brought these two shoes and have been going back-and-forth between them with a 5-mile run in the mornings and a 5-mile runs in the evenings. They are both great running shoes and I feel they are complementary with very different rides. Obviously, the MagMax is preferable for easy/recovery runs and LSDs and the SB2 is more of a jack-of-all-trades workhorse daily trainer that's preferable for doing tempo/threshold runs and faster paced long runs. Even though I'm light (125 lbs or 57kg), I don't find the ride of the SB2 to be firm but it is noticeably more responsive and nimble than the MMN. I've taken both on 13+ mile long runs and they both feel and ride great over such distances, but MMN is preferable for easy paces and the SB2 for tempo and marathon race paces. The SB2 is also fine for easy runs and that's where the SB2 wins in terms of versatility. It does easy better than what MagMax can do for faster paces, but MagMax is better than SB2 for easy/recovery. They are both TTS and I was pleasantly surprised by the width of the forefoot/toe-box of the MagMax because I've always had to go half-size up with Puma shoes in the past. This being said, the SB2 fits my feet like a glove and just feels more comfortable to me. I need to fiddle with the lacing more with the MagMax to get the right balance between comfort and lockdown while I don't need to do that with the SB2. As you say, the weight difference is a major factor. If the MagMax was just around 0.7oz (20g) lighter by reducing the bulk of the heel foam, it'd be a serious all-round competitor to the SB2 even by being about 1oz (28g) heavier than the SB2 but, as of now, the weight difference between the two is too great to say that these are the same type of shoes. The best option is to have both for different usage cases but, if I had to choose one, I'd go with the SB2 due to its versatility and its unique ability to do so many different types of runs so well.
@@khalidalghamdi2512 I haven't done much walking in the MagMax but I think it's good. The 8mm drop may be a little high for walking, but I thought it felt good for the little amount of walking I did in between runs.
Great review comparison. Even though the Magmax Nitro is heavier than the SB2 it isn't an overly heavy shoe for the stack height. I can see why so many are saying positive things about it. It is one I'll consider down the track.
I finally tried Puma magmax and I fell in love with the shoe. Comfort, ride, rocker cushion. They really did not feel a lot heavier than the Superblast 2. I felt I could also pick up the pace in them. For any faster speed workout and threshold runs I have my plated speed shoes. I can never get a good lockdown in my Superblast 2. For that reason I think I prefer the Puma and I might return my Superblast. Yes, this one over Superblast for me.
The MagMax heel midsole bulge is excessive for me. If they can trim it down and add a little bit of rocker at the back it will be smoother overall. Then maybe they can put that midsole savings to widen the midfoot. To save weight they should definitely decrease the outsole coverage and experiment with upper material and padding.
I have both with around 60 miles on each and you are, as usual, spot on. The weight difference is significant. Maybe I just got a light pair on my SB2 but in my US size 8 it is 8.0oz (227g) and my MagMax Nitro in US size 8 is 9.75oz (276g). It is so much easier to pick up the pace in the SB2 but I fully agree that the MagMax has more bounce and is more fun to run in. I'm on a week-long business trip to Sweden (from California) and I brought these two shoes and have been going back-and-forth between them with a 5-mile run in the mornings and a 5-mile runs in the evenings.
They are both great running shoes and I feel they are complementary with very different rides. Obviously, the MagMax is preferable for easy/recovery runs and LSDs and the SB2 is more of a jack-of-all-trades workhorse daily trainer that's preferable for doing tempo/threshold runs and faster paced long runs. Even though I'm light (125 lbs or 57kg), I don't find the ride of the SB2 to be firm but it is noticeably more responsive and nimble than the MMN. I've taken both on 13+ mile long runs and they both feel and ride great over such distances, but MMN is preferable for easy paces and the SB2 for tempo and marathon race paces. The SB2 is also fine for easy runs and that's where the SB2 wins in terms of versatility. It does easy better than what MagMax can do for faster paces, but MagMax is better than SB2 for easy/recovery.
They are both TTS and I was pleasantly surprised by the width of the forefoot/toe-box of the MagMax because I've always had to go half-size up with Puma shoes in the past. This being said, the SB2 fits my feet like a glove and just feels more comfortable to me. I need to fiddle with the lacing more with the MagMax to get the right balance between comfort and lockdown while I don't need to do that with the SB2. As you say, the weight difference is a major factor. If the MagMax was just around 0.7oz (20g) lighter by reducing the bulk of the heel foam, it'd be a serious all-round competitor to the SB2 even by being about 1oz (28g) heavier than the SB2 but, as of now, the weight difference between the two is too great to say that these are the same type of shoes. The best option is to have both for different usage cases but, if I had to choose one, I'd go with the SB2 due to its versatility and its unique ability to do so many different types of runs so well.
@@alexkhan2000 thanks for your detailed rundown! My SB2 also weighs well under the stats supplied by ASICS.
Wow, thanks for the detail about the magmax.
How is the magmax for daily walking?
@@khalidalghamdi2512 I haven't done much walking in the MagMax but I think it's good. The 8mm drop may be a little high for walking, but I thought it felt good for the little amount of walking I did in between runs.
@@khalidalghamdi2512 it would be fine for walking
Brilliant review, and I have both shoes and I totally agree, got your self a new subscriber! Greetings from Finland!
@@Lukas-md8fp thanks for the sub and comment!!
Which one better for running and walking same time gona get one of them for walking and running
@@3abadiindutti I prefer the MagMax for jogging
Great review comparison. Even though the Magmax Nitro is heavier than the SB2 it isn't an overly heavy shoe for the stack height. I can see why so many are saying positive things about it. It is one I'll consider down the track.
@@thedccrew8926 thanks for the comment
How is the mag max as a daily walking shoe
I finally tried Puma magmax and I fell in love with the shoe. Comfort, ride, rocker cushion. They really did not feel a lot heavier than the Superblast 2. I felt I could also pick up the pace in them. For any faster speed workout and threshold runs I have my plated speed shoes. I can never get a good lockdown in my Superblast 2. For that reason I think I prefer the Puma and I might return my Superblast. Yes, this one over Superblast for me.
@@snowwalker9999 That's good news on the MagMax! Thanks for sharing!
Is good for walking? I want something for walking runing but seems
Which one u consider for walking and running
Now, MagMax vs Neo Vista!! 😅
Thanks for the suggestion!
Still can't decide but im leaning towards the Asics sb2
Great comparison. Which shoe has the better breatheability? I need something that can cop the NQ summer potentially!
Superblast is super breathable and the upper is very durable, as the shoe overall. If you can get your hands on it then go for it
agree!
The MagMax heel midsole bulge is excessive for me. If they can trim it down and add a little bit of rocker at the back it will be smoother overall. Then maybe they can put that midsole savings to widen the midfoot.
To save weight they should definitely decrease the outsole coverage and experiment with upper material and padding.
@@tomas0525 it certainly is beefy!! Thanks for the comment
My shoes are normally 9.5 2E, my race day shoe is the AP3 size 10D, should I go .5 or 1 size up on the SUPERBLAST 2?
Maybe go 1/2 size up for the width, same as the AP3.
Hello . To walk only, how about it? are . I like them since it would give me some height.
@@bolivarpardo916 both would be fine for walking
Merci 👍
Did you say... Toebox at the big toe same width in both? Puma usually narrow..
@@i.p2088 both these toebox are the same for me. Almost identical shapes. The MagMax doesn't have the narrow feeling I also get in other Puma models
Great! Greetings from Brazil! Saudações do Brasil!
@@adsonlucena Thanks for the comment!
I think Pumagrip is more grippy on wet surface than the Superblast 2.
@@JustAnAtheist thanks for sharing your experience.
I find Superblast V1 to harsh for slow runs..
@@i.p2088 thanks for the comment!
Man! I'm about to fell for the Magmax, hahaha. Thanks great review!
@@adr673 thanks for the comment!
Puma magmax 💪🔥
They both need to "shred" the price!
@@LuisRamos-qw1gj agree!!
I think the magmax is more comparable to the novablast
Thanks for the comment
I'm captain slow so I wouldnt even consider superblast it would have zero benefit for me anyway
@@geert574 thanks for the comment