Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Puma MagMax Nitro 2 — Puma MagMax Nitro 2: 46 mm heel stack, 8 mm drop, 269 g — specs from independent lab testing.
Sizing note
Hyperion 3 run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.
Durability
Expect roughly 417 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Salomon Aero Glide | Salomon Aero Glide 4 | Salomon Spectur 2 | Nike Pegasus 42(2026) | Adidas Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive | Puma Redeem Profoam | Brooks Hyperion 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 254 g / 9.0 oz | 250 g / 8.8 oz | 258 g / 9.1 oz | 283 g / 10.0 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 240 g / 8.5 oz | 244 g / 8.6 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 37 mm | 41 mm | 36 mm | 37 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | Nylon | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 6:30–8:30 /mi | 7:45–11:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run, Recovery | Tempo, Daily | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Tempo | Daily, Long run |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | Size up ½ |
| Durability | ~400 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $150 | $160 | $180 | $145 | $150 | $110 | $150 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5, where 5 stability means the most guidance and 1 means fully neutral.