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.
Gel Nimbus 28
PUMA MagMax Nitro 2
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 vitality return contemplating its excessive worth. That is the most effective Nimbus model thus far however I crave extra pleasure and extra liveliness at any time when I run in it.
The PUMA MagMax 2 is an effective max-stack day by day coach with deep cushioning and a reasonably bouncy experience. Model 2 eliminates 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.
Advisable for
Every day coaching, lengthy distance racing
Every day coaching
Cushioning sort
Balanced/plush
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Extremely cushioned
Extremely cushioned
Flexibility
medium
medium
Stability
some stability
very secure
Sizing
true to dimension
true to dimension
Retail worth
US$169.95
US$179.95
The Nimbus has a midsole manufactured from FF Blast+. It’s an EVA mix with a smooth experience however it doesn’t have a lot vitality return. It’s greatest suited to gradual, relaxed runs the place tempo doesn’t matter.
The MagMax has a midsole manufactured from NITROFOAM. It’s a PEBA mix with a medium smooth experience and it has respectable vitality return. It has a flexible experience and may deal with gradual 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 leads to higher help so when you want extra stability, the MagMax is the higher selection.
The MagMax additionally has a extra distinguished forefoot rocker than the Nimbus as a consequence of its midsole being firmer and its forefoot being stiffer. The extra distinguished 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 higher 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 superb 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 slim or low quantity toes. Each match true to dimension.
Gel Nimbus 28
PUMA MagMax Nitro 2
