
Magnify Nitro 3
Powered by soft, springy NITROFOAM™ and anchored by durable PUMAGRIP traction, the Magnify Nitro 3 delivers dependable comfort for daily miles. Plush, supportive, and road-ready, it’s the shoe you’ll reach for again and again.
Details
The PUMA Magnify Nitro 3 delivers plush, repeatable comfort for daily mileage while maintaining the durability runners need for long-haul training cycles. Its full-length NITROFOAM™ midsole—nitrogen-infused for softness and energetic rebound—creates a cushioned yet lightweight ride that supports easy runs, steady aerobic days, and relaxed weekend long runs. The balance is intentional: enough bounce to stay lively, soft enough to reduce strain over routine volume.
Up top, the engineered knit mesh offers adaptive stretch and breathable containment, reinforced with PWRTAPEoverlays to secure key support zones without adding bulk. A padded heel collar enhances lockdown and comfort, while PUMAGRIP—one of the most trusted outsole compounds in the industry—provides confident traction and long-wearing grip across multiple surfaces. Reliable, smooth, and well-cushioned, the Magnify Nitro 3 stands as PUMA’s comfort-forward daily trainer built to go the distance.
MIDSOLE
- NITROFOAM™ is an advanced nitrogen-infused PEBA foam that delivers plush and responsive cushioning.
OUTSOLE
- PUMAGRIP rubber provides durability and versatile traction.
UPPER
- Engineered knit mesh reinforced with PWRTAPE secures your foot with comfortable stretch and breathability.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the PUMA Magnify Nitro 3 compares with 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Slightly light for category
- Stack
- Slightly high for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Magnify Nitro 3 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 9.3oz | 9.6oz | Lighter (34th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 40mm | 38mm | Higher (64th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 30mm | 31mm | Lower (38th percentile) |
| Drop | 10mm | 8mm | Higher (87th percentile) |
| Price | $160 | $160 | Typical range (54th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 10mm midsole drop is 2.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=69).
- Its 40mm heel stack is 2.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 38mm (n=69).
- At 9.3 oz, its listed weight is 0.3 oz below the median of the 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.6 oz).


