Head-to-Head
Magmax Nitro 2vsEllipse
The Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe while the Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe. The Magmax Nitro 2 retails for $180 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $35 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. In our ratings, the Magmax Nitro 2 edges out the Ellipse — 8.6/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
