Head-to-Head
Magmax Nitro 2vsAero Glide 4
The Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe while the Aero Glide 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The Magmax Nitro 2 retails for $180 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. In our ratings, the Aero Glide 4 edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
