New Balance 1080v13 vs Puma Magnify Nitro 2: Two runners choose their preferred cushioned cruiser 

I know you are not asking me, but I have the Magnify 2 and had the Foreverrun. I would choose the Magnify 2, but I don't particularly like either. I hated the Foreverrun. I had heel slip, lace pressure and found it quite slappy. The Magnify 2 is much smoother and has a better upper. I still have to tie the laces fairly tight to get a good lockdown, but it can be achieved, whereas I couldn't get it in the Foreverrun even if I cut off all the circulation to my toes. The foam in the Magnify is relatively firm and I found it a bit jolty. I found there was some initial sink in and then hardness. The Deviate Nitro 2 feels far more cushioned to me. I'm selling the Magnify as I don't think it offers me anything over what I have. I also have the Triumph 21 and while I don't love that either, I think it's the closest feeling to the Magnify 2, but with a superior upper. I notice the 10mm drop more in the Triumph though. I've heard the Magnify 2 described as feeling like a plateless Deviate Nitro 2, but I don't think it feels anything like it.

Shoes with less pronounced heel counters generally better for me, both of these were fine but in general my achilles is better now after about 7 months of niggles. I went to a physio which I’d recommend, have been doing loads of calf raises basically, my issues were never so bad i had to stop running luckily

@@TheRunTesters Thank you, I have been using the Asics gel nimbus 25.

Why is lower drop better? I have only run in 10mm. Just curious.