Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Mizuno Sky Prime

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
ASICSGel-Nimbus 28

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$165$149$137$112$100

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 7

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 for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39.5 mm heel / 34.3 mm forefoot
Weight278–280 g (men's US 9), 242 g (women's)
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, firmer daily trainer with premium comfort; Strong but less plush than past Nimbus.

Where to Buy

Mizuno Sky Prime
MizunoSky Prime

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$225$206$169$150

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 7Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Maximal cushioning
Durable outsole
Adaptive knit upper
Narrow, tapered toe box
Limited speed versatility
Stiff heel counter

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack47 mm heel / 41 mm forefoot
Weight295 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned daily trainer prioritizing comfort and protection for easy, long-distance running.