Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Puma MagMax Nitro 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
Buy
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Outstanding stability
Durable outsole
Protective cushioning
Narrow midfoot fit
Potential Achilles discomfort
Specs
| Best for | 5:30–7:30 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 46 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 266 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Max-cushioned, stable daily trainer with durable traction; excels at long, easy runs.
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