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Magnify Nitro 3vsGlycerin Max 2
The Magnify Nitro 3 and Glycerin Max 2 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Magnify Nitro 3 retails for $160 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $40 difference. The Magnify Nitro 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Magnify Nitro 3 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 8.8/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
