Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Hoka Skyward X 2
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2026
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Stable for a neutral shoe
Lighter than previous Nimbus
Secure, comfortable upper
Firmer than expected
Tongue can cause lace bite
Limited flexibility
Specs
| Best for | 5:30–7:00 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 39.5 mm heel / 34.3 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 278–280 g (men's US 9), 242 g (women's) |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Stable, firmer daily trainer with premium comfort; Strong but less plush than past Nimbus.
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Product Judgment
Strong
released 2026
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Outstanding max cushioning
Exceptional stability
Lively PEBA midsole
Heavy and stiff
Limited versatility
Heel padding durability
Specs
| Best for | 5:30–7:30 min/km |
| Drop | 5 mm |
| Stack | 45.8 mm heel / 40.8 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 312 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Ultra-cushioned, stable max-stack trainer excelling at long, easy runs; limited versatility.
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