Head-to-Head
Magmax Nitro 2vsGel Kayano 33
The Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe while the Gel Kayano 33 is a daily trainer shoe. The Magmax Nitro 2 retails for $180 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Magmax Nitro 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Magmax Nitro 2 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.6/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
