The Nimbus is ASICS’ softest, plushest coach. It is extremely widespread 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 simply 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 power return contemplating its excessive worth. That is the perfect Nimbus model thus far however I crave extra pleasure and extra liveliness every time I run in it.
The PUMA MagMax 2 is an efficient max-stack each day coach with deep cushioning and a reasonably bouncy trip. 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.
Really useful 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 delicate trip but it surely doesn’t have a lot power return. It’s greatest suited to gradual, relaxed runs the place tempo doesn’t matter.
The MagMax has a midsole product of NITROFOAM. It’s a PEBA mix with a medium delicate trip and it has first rate power return. It has a flexible trip 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 large bases however the MagMax has the higher stability. It has a firmer midsole which ends up in higher help so when you want extra stability, the MagMax is the higher alternative.
The MagMax additionally has a extra outstanding forefoot rocker than the Nimbus as a result of its midsole being firmer and its forefoot being stiffer. The extra outstanding rocker makes it simpler to choose 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 average 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 large 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
