The Nimbus is ASICS’ softest, plushest coach. It is extremely well-liked and is already on its twenty eighth iteration. It prices $170.
The MagMax is PUMA’S plushest coach. It is a comparatively new coach and is just on its 2nd iteration. It prices $180.
This comparability will let you know which coach is healthier for you.
Verdict
The ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 is a snug, firmer-than-average, max-cushioned coach. Model 28 is considerably lighter than model 27 nonetheless, it has the identical FF Blast+ midsole that lacks power return contemplating its excessive worth. That is the very best Nimbus model so far however I crave extra pleasure and extra liveliness at any time when I run in it.
The PUMA MagMax 2 is an efficient max-stack each day coach with deep cushioning and a reasonably bouncy journey. Model 2 removes the annoying poking arch and has a tweaked midsole that’s extra energetic. I used to be impressed with the updates made to the MagMax 2; nonetheless, there are equally priced rivals with much more energetic rides.
Really helpful for
Every day coaching, lengthy distance racing
Every day coaching
Cushioning kind
Balanced/plush
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Extremely cushioned
Extremely cushioned
Flexibility
medium
medium
Stability
some stability
very secure
Sizing
true to measurement
true to measurement
The Nimbus has a midsole product of FF Blast+. It’s an EVA mix with a mushy journey nevertheless it doesn’t have a lot power return. It’s finest suited to sluggish, relaxed runs the place tempo doesn’t matter.
The MagMax has a midsole product of NITROFOAM. It’s a PEBA mix with a medium mushy journey and it has first rate power return. It has a flexible journey and may deal with sluggish runs as much as reasonably paced runs.
There’s a silicon gel unit within the heel of the Nimbus that helps to soak up shock however there’s no gel within the MagMax. Each trainers have single-density midsoles.
Each of those trainers have tall midsoles with extensive bases however the MagMax has the higher stability. It has a firmer midsole which ends up in higher assist so should you want extra stability, the MagMax is the higher selection.
The MagMax additionally has a extra outstanding forefoot rocker than the Nimbus because of its midsole being firmer and its forefoot being stiffer. The extra outstanding rocker makes it simpler to select up the tempo.
On the outsoles, the MagMax has extra rubber than the Nimbus. The MagMax rubber is thicker and covers a larger floor space so the MagMax has the extra sturdy outsole. The MagMax additionally has higher traction due to its PUMAGRIP rubber.
Each these max cushioned trainers have snug uppers with reasonable quantities of padding. The Nimbus has a softer, plusher higher which is extra snug however the MagMax higher feels cooler and extra efficiency oriented.
They each have skinny, stretchy tongues that are gusseted and don’t transfer round throughout runs. Foot lockdown is great in each.
The MagMax has a extra spacious inside that’s higher suited to excessive quantity or extensive toes. The Nimbus has a narrower higher that’s higher suited to slender or low quantity toes. Each match true to measurement.
Gel Nimbus 28
PUMA MagMax Nitro 2
