Head-to-Head
Ghost 17vsMagmax Nitro 2
The Ghost 17 is a daily trainer shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The Ghost 17 retails for $150 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Magmax Nitro 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Ghost 17. In our ratings, the Ghost 17 edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 9.1/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
