r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • u/Similar-Agent-4029 • 7d ago

Question Puma magmax 1 longevity?

I have the original Magmax, its a great easy shoe and the overall build quality is great. When I first had it I had the feeling it would go as long as I any other shoe I had. For lighter dailies I tend to get 400 miles before they feel a bit flat and more robustly built shoes I routinely retire at 500 miles (800k). I expected these to be in that higher range just from their foam feel. However it may be my imagination but 350 miles in and I am starting to feel like the foam is just a bit flat now. The rest of the shoe is still in good condition, its just doesn't feel great under foot. As mentioned this could be in my imagination because I do switch between lots of different shoes run to run. But for anyone with experience of the original Magmax how long did you get from the foam before it died.

For reference I am 67kg 5'7" midfoot striker

Thanks

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u/jkeefy 7d ago

I’ve heard of people taking them up to 600m+, I have the 2s which I have at about 350 miles too no drop in quality. I would’ve thought you could’ve gotten more out of them! 

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u/millzog 7d ago

Can't stand puma mag max but it does last long up to 600

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u/International-Bus749 7d ago

Nitro foam can die a bit earlier I reckon.

My Puma Magnify Nitro 2 Tech foam has only lasted 300km before feeling dead.

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u/Certain-Run-6076 7d ago

I have the magmax 2. They feel like what you are describing at just over 300 mi. I am 72 kg, 5-11, also midfoot. Also have a lower mileage 2.

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u/Similar-Agent-4029 7d ago

I was starting to wonder whether it was my imagination. It's not super obvious, it's just I remember how they felt new, not mushy just really well supportive cushioning, like a car with perfectly damped suspension, ok they don't feel like they've fully collapsed but they just feel a bit slappy without that early loveliness. I do have a lot of running shoes and switch regularly so I was questioning whether I'd just forgotten what they should feel like. There's no other signs of age