Best max-cushion running shoes (2025)
The 10 best max-cushion running shoes we list from 2025, ranked from each shoe's specs and our editorial assessment. Every fact is sourced and dated — open a shoe for the details.
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ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28max cushion8mm drop281g$170Based solely on manufacturer evidence, the Gel-Nimbus 28 continues ASICS' plush neutral daily-trainer line, dropping roughly 20g versus the 27 while retaining deep cushioning aimed at long, easy runs. Independent ride, fit and durability testing was not available, so real-world firmness and stack figures remain unconfirmed.
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ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 TRmax cushion8mm drop284g$180The Gel-Nimbus 28 TR takes the plush, max-cushion Nimbus platform and adds a trail outsole, positioning it for comfortable longer runs on non-technical terrain rather than aggressive mountain use. With an 8mm drop, soft FF BLAST PLUS/PureGEL midsole and a knit upper, it reads as a door-to-trail and smooth-trail cruiser. Independent testing on ride, fit and outsole durability is not yet available, so real-world traction and stability on technical ground remain unverified.
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ASICS Glideride Max 2max cushion6mm drop266g$170Based solely on ASICS' own materials, the Glideride Max 2 reads as a tall, softly cushioned rocker trainer aimed at neutral or underpronating runners who want cloud-like landings and low-effort toe-offs for daily mileage. Without independent stack, weight or wear-test data, its real-world firmness, stability underfoot and long-run comfort remain unverified.
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ASICS Megablasthigh cushion8mm drop230g$225ASICS positions the Megablast as a max-fun, high-cushion neutral road shoe with an energetic FF TURBO2 midsole and a curved geometry meant to conserve energy over distance. At 230g with an 8mm drop it reads as a versatile daily-to-long-run option, but no independent testing of ride, fit, durability, or stack heights is available yet, so real-world claims remain unverified.
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ASICS Nimbus Miraimax cushion8mm drop285g$180The Nimbus Mirai positions itself as a max-cushion daily trainer built around ASICS' sustainability goals, using FF BLAST PLUS foam, a recycled knit upper, and a TerraCycle take-back program. Manufacturer material points to a soft, protective ride aimed at neutral runners logging easy and longer miles, but no independent testing is available to confirm real-world ride, fit, or durability claims.
Rankings are RunningShoesHQ's editorial assessment, not lab testing — a starting point, not the last word. Facts are sourced and dated on each shoe's page.