Puma Magnify Nitro 3

The Run Testers (Nick) cites the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 as evidence that Puma has made the 'biggest jump on several shoes of any brand this year' and hopes it sets a trend for high-performance materials coming down to standard daily trainers.

The Run Testers (Nick) finds the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 offers a 'nice level of comfort' and a 'nice level of responsiveness'.

The Run Testers (Nick) finds the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 offers a 'really comfortable' cushion shoe experience at a good price, especially in the UK.

The Run Testers (Nick) observes that Puma shoes always have great grip, and that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 benefits from this, especially during the time of year the review was recorded (November in the UK).

The Run Testers (Nick) states that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 uses a nitrogen-infused PEA foam.

The Run Testers (Nick) states that with the Magnify Nitro 3, Puma offers nitrogen-infused aliphatic TPU and PEA (the best foams in the market) at £130.

The Run Testers observes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has a pretty good foam in its midsole, which the reviewer specifies as a PEBA foam.

The Run Testers states the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 does not have as high a stack height as the Nike Vomero Plus but is a fair bit cheaper.

The Run Testers states the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 would save a fair bit of money compared to the Nike Vomero Plus for a similar cushioned, pretty high performance shoe with a higher drop.

The Run Testers finds that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 can actually be used for faster runs as well.

The Run Testers finds that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 outperforms lots of those top cushion shoes thanks to the excellent foam in its midsole.

The Run Testers finds the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 a little bit heavier than the Puma Velocity Nitro 4.

The Run Testers finds the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 pretty good value.

The Run Testers finds the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 really just lively to run in even at easy paces — just fun to run in.

The Run Testers lists the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 as another shoe in the best-value category, again because of the price in the UK at £130.

The Run Testers observes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has a great midsole foam — a really nice springy PEA midsole foam that is soft and bouncy.

The Run Testers observes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has a really good outsole, as expected from Puma shoes.

The Run Testers observes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 hasn't been subject to the steep price inflation seen in the UK cushion-shoe market.

The Run Testers speculates that if the team had all had access to the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 earlier, it probably would have featured in their overall best-shoes video; the reviewer is the only one who has tested it so far.

The Run Testers states that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 at £130 undercuts all the kind of top cushion shoes and brands' ranges, things like the Nimbus and the Triumph.

The Run Testers compares the ride to older models of the Saucony Triumph, which were known as versatile cushioned daily trainers that could handle faster runs and even racing; the reviewer says the Magnify Nitro 3 has that vibe.

The Run Testers concludes the Magnify Nitro 3 undercuts many rivals on price and outperforms them, with a great midsole foam and great outsole, but the upper is not as good.

The Run Testers describes the Nitrofoam as a springy, soft material that delivers a very nice ride during testing.

The Run Testers describes the outsole as fantastic, gripping really well and being very durable.

The Run Testers describes the ride as smooth, snapping through onto the forefoot with a nice bouncy feel.

The Run Testers describes the upper as an engineered mesh that feels like a stretchy knit material around the front, and generally quite thick all around.

The Run Testers finds the Magnify Nitro 3 a really good cushioned daily trainer that provides a lot of support and comfort underfoot, with an energetic and lively ride that makes it more versatile for faster runs and more fun at any pace than many similar shoes.

The Run Testers finds the Magnify Nitro 3 is not the most stable shoe, describing it as a classic neutral shoe; they say runners who need medial support likely won't get it from this shoe, unlike other neutral shoes such as the Nova Blast, Gel Nimbus, or Triumph which are very wide and naturally stable.

The Run Testers finds the Nitrofoam midsole is where the shoe stands out compared to other shoes in its bracket, and that Puma is pushing the envelope by putting a really good foam (PEBA) in a cushioned daily trainer at the right price, unlike many other brands that reserve such foams for premium shoes or increase the price significantly.

The Run Testers finds the upper is not the best: it is a bit hot and a bit narrow, though they personally did not mind it; they expect some runners will be put off by it.

The Run Testers finds the upper is not very cool (breathable).

The Run Testers gives the stack height as 40 mm at the heel and 30 mm at the forefoot, for a 10 mm drop.

The Run Testers identifies the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 as a cushioned daily trainer, positioned above the Velocity Nitro 4 and below the MagX Nitro in Puma's lineup.

The Run Testers measured the weight at 280 g (9.9 oz) in a UK size 9 (US 10).

The Run Testers notes a little bit of power tape for midfoot structure.

The Run Testers notes some padding around the heel and an internal heel counter, but less structure and padding at the back compared to shoes like the Brooks Ghost or Glycerin.

The Run Testers speculates that runners with wide feet may find it constrictive, and notes that to their knowledge no wide sizes are available on the Puma website.

The Run Testers states the Magnify Nitro 3 is a flat-out better shoe than the Brooks Ghost and Nike Pegasus (other 10 mm drop shoes), offering a better ride from the midsole foam and a better outsole; at the same price (or cheaper in the UK) the reviewer would pick the Magnify Nitro 3.

The Run Testers states the Magnify Nitro 3 runs pretty narrow; they can feel the upper on each side of their foot, and there is significant tapering around the midsole.

The Run Testers states the UK price is £130 and the US price is £160, noting it is in line with other cushioned daily trainers in that market.

The Run Testers states the midsole is all Nitrofoam and mentions that while the foam is widely believed to be PEBA, that is not 100% confirmed by Puma; the reviewer adds that what matters is how it feels.

The Run Testers states the outsole is Puma Grip with good coverage on the forefoot and heel, some exposed foam but not in key impact areas, and that it grips well in all conditions.

EDDBUD describes the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 as having a maxed-out stack of Nitro foam along with great durability.

EDDBUD observes that Puma Grip is great when it comes to traction on the Magnify Nitro 3.

EDDBUD reports the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 is discounted to £90 down from £130 at Start Fitness, calling it about 30% off.

EDDBUD states the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has a 40 mm stack.

FORDY RUNS acknowledges that a lot of viewers really like the Puma Magnify Nitro 3.

FORDY RUNS attributes a Puma grip outsole to the Puma Magnify Nitro 3, which they describe as phenomenal, long-lasting, and suitable for all terrains.

FORDY RUNS did not get on with the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 because it was too narrow for them.

FORDY RUNS finds the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 to be a super comfortable shoe.

FORDY RUNS notes that Puma shoes are often very narrow, and the Magnify Nitro 3 is, for them, too narrow.

FORDY RUNS speculates that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 uses Nitro foam that is apparently a PEBA blend.

FORDY RUNS states that compared to the Velocity Nitro 4 daily trainer, the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has a bit more stack, is a bit softer, and a bit more plush.

FORDY RUNS states that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 costs approximately £110.

FORDY RUNS states that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has approximately 40 mm of stack height.

Yowana describes the Magnify as theoretically being the high-stack, Glycerin- or Bondi-type shoe in Puma's lineup.

Yowana mentions the Puma Magnify won over the hearts and minds of the max cushion gang with its stacked and bouncy ride.

Yowana notes the Magnify is also a max cushion shoe alongside the Magmax.

Yowana attributes the opinion that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 is slept on and has good foam to the broader running-shoe hobbyist community.

Yowana says the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 might be one of the most slept on shoes on the market.

Yowana says the foam on the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 is really good.

Yowana describes the Magnify Nitro 3 as a shoe that 'disappears on foot' and lets the runner just go out and run, making it suitable for any daily run or recovery run, and even runs with strides.

Yowana finds that after crossing the 40-50 mile mark, the Magnify Nitro 3 became less distractingly soft and bouncy, the sound became less distracting, and the ride became 'just buttery smooth' — fitting right in the Goldilocks zone.

Yowana finds the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 to be a 'really good one' and a 'high hit rate shoe' that is well-liked across different runners, paces, and foot strikes, citing that teammate Meredith picked it as a favorite and Grant also loves it as a daily trainer.

Yowana notes the Magnify Nitro 3 is 'very lightweight for the amount of stack' it provides.

Yowana observes that initially the Magnify Nitro 3 felt 'so soft and bouncy' with a loud 'pop pop pop' sound similar to the Nike Invincible 3.

Sagasu Running finds that both the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 and the Supernova Rise 3 use PEBA-based foam and both have a soft underfoot feel.

Sagasu Running observes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has a taller drop (10mm) compared to the Supernova Rise 3, and the reviewer notices that difference on foot.

Sagasu Running states that Puma's foams are slightly better and a little more dynamic than Adidas Dreamstrike Plus foam used in the Supernova Rise 3.

In a 2026 Puma lineup overview video, the reviewer observes that the Magnify Nitro 3 (Magnify 3) is a favorite of theirs.

RoadTrailRun characterizes the Magnify Nitro 3 as one of their favorites in the 2026 Puma bunch for daily training.

RoadTrailRun describes the Magnify Nitro 3 as a well-cushioned mini-max or max cushion daily trainer in the lineup.

RoadTrailRun finds the Magnify Nitro 3 a little more stable than the Mag Max 2.

RoadTrailRun finds the Magnify Nitro 3 a little snappier than the Mag Max 2.

RoadTrailRun specifies that the Magnify Nitro 3 has a 40/30 stack height.

RoadTrailRun specifies that the Magnify Nitro 3 weighs 9.1 ounces (258 grams).

RoadTrailRun states that the Magnify Nitro 3's midsole foam is a nitro PEBA.

RoadTrailRun states the Magnify Nitro 3 costs $160.

RoadTrailRun finds the Velocity Nitro 4's foam a bit softer and bouncier than the Magnify Nitro 3; the Magnify is a tiny bit firmer and a tiny bit more stable even despite its greater height, which the reviewer speculates is because the foam is denser.

RoadTrailRun classifies the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 as a max-cushion shoe, but not a super-max at 40/30 mm.

RoadTrailRun describes the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 as a neutral shoe that is relatively stable, but not the widest base of any max-cushion shoe, which he likes for agility.

RoadTrailRun describes the toe box as moderately broad, possibly a bit pointy, but says the length is perfect.

RoadTrailRun describes the upper as a standard engineered mesh.

RoadTrailRun finds the Pebax midsole of the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 to feel quite different from Nike ZoomX in the Vomero 18 — definitely bouncier, not overly soft, and not mushy.

RoadTrailRun finds the Puma Magnify Nitro 3's Pebax foam (Nitro) to feel very energetic.

RoadTrailRun finds the fit of the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 to be superb.

RoadTrailRun finds the lacing easy and the tongue comfortable though not padded, with a gusseted tongue.

RoadTrailRun finds the midfoot relatively wide and well-held.

RoadTrailRun finds the new foam (Pebax) in the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 superior to earlier Puma Nitro foams because it reacts more quickly while still having a bouncy spring.

RoadTrailRun finds the upper to be fairly warm, warmer than the Mizuno Wave Rider 29 he ran in the day before.

RoadTrailRun measured the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 in US men's 8.5 at 9.28 oz (260 g), about 13 g lighter than the previous version.

RoadTrailRun notes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has the same 40/30 mm stack height as the previous version.

RoadTrailRun observes a stout heel counter that is rigid but does not overdo it.

RoadTrailRun observes that the Puma Grip outsole helps provide response and some stability.

RoadTrailRun observes that the Puma Grip outsole provides response, and that the ride is relatively soft with quite a bit of pop for a big shoe.

RoadTrailRun says the upper's breathability is not quite as good as the Mizuno Wave Rider 29's, but is not bad for the heat and not overwhelmingly bad.

RoadTrailRun states that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 gets a brand new 100% Pebax midsole (Puma calls it Nitro, but it is not nitrogen-infused EVA).

jogoncrago observed that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 went a little bit flat towards the 60-minute mark.

jogoncrago states that the lockdown in the upper and the overall stability of the Mizuno Wave Rider 29 is definitely much better than the Puma Magnify Nitro 3.

jogoncrago states that the structure of the Mizuno Wave Rider 29's midsole might get more people through (a run) than the Puma Magnify Nitro 3.

jogoncrago considers the Magnify Nitro 3 an easy-day shoe only, and can only get up to uptempo paces with it if really working, because the sinking is too much.

jogoncrago observes the Magnify Nitro 3 has more stack height (approximately 40 mm in the heel) than the Velocity Nitro 4.

jogoncrago compares the Saucony Triumph 23 to the Puma Magnify Nitro 3, noting the Magnify Nitro 3 has a full PEA midsole, 10 mm drop, and about the same stack height.

jogoncrago mentions that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has Puma grip underfoot.

jogoncrago mentions the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 as an example of a shoe with a full PA (PEBA) midsole at $230, bucking the trend of brands reserving premium foams for higher price points.

jogoncrago notes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 somehow ended up about 25 g heavier than the Saucony Triumph 23.

jogoncrago observes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 fits a little bit more narrow than the Triumph 23.

jogoncrago observes that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has a little bit less midsole base underfoot compared to the Saucony Triumph 23.

jogoncrago recommends that for most people, the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 undercuts the Triumph on price point and can do very, very similar things.

jogoncrago states that the Puma Magnify Nitro 3, at $230 versus the Triumph's $270, has a price point advantage.

MidLife Runner makes a brief comparison: the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 has less spring than the Topo Spectre 3, but offers 'that same sort of softness with bounce' and is 'very similar' to the Topo Spectre 3 in that regard.