Side by side comparison: Mizuno Sky Prime vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6

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.

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$160$209$191$156$139

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 10

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Stable max-stack platform
Smooth rocker transitions
Heavy and bulky
Warm upper
Limited responsiveness

Specs

Best for5:45-7:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack44 mm heel / 40 mm forefoot
Weight309 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned trainer excelling at comfort and stability for easy and recovery runs.

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