Top 5 Max Cushion Shoes of 2025
Below we are revealing Supwell’s top 5 max cushion gang shoes of 2025. Find out where the Nike Vomero Premium, Hoka Bondi 9, ASICS Megablast, Nike Vomero Plus, and the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 fell on the list and why they made our best of list.
These running shoes are all about plush landings and smooth miles, perfect for runners who want comfort without losing that lively ride. Each one delivers serious stack, great stability, and the softest underfoot feel we’ve tested so far this year. If max cushion is your lane, this lineup is tough to beat.
1. Nike Vomero Plus: 2025's Most Versatile Max Cushion Shoe
The Vomero Plus is our top recommendation for runners seeking a versatile, daily-able max cushion shoe for the majority of their mileage. Featuring 43mm of bouncy ZoomX and a platform designed to put you on your toes, the Vomero Plus is a perfect companion for any daily run when you want to get outside and have a good time.
Construction: Full Length ZoomX Midsole
Drop: 43mm heel, 10mm drop
Weight: 9.9 oz. / 281 grams
Nike Vomero Plus
2. ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: Best Max Cushion Shoe for Soft Comfort
The Nimbus 27 might not look like much on paper, but it shines out on the roads. With a surprisingly bouncy midsole, excellent stability and grip, top-tier comfort, and a price tag that’s often heavily discounted, the Nimbus 27 is the best bang for your buck max cushion shoe of 2025.
Construction: FF Blast+ Midsole
Drop: 43mm heel, 8mm drop
Weight: 10.4 oz. / 295 grams
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
3. Hoka Bondi 9: Best Traditional Recovery Shoe
The Bondi 9 perfectly embodies the spirit of traditional recovery shoes. While lacking the bells and whistles of shoes like the Vomero Premium, those seeking classic comfort and support will feel right at home in Hoka’s flagship max cushion cruiser.
Construction: Supercritical EVA Midsole
Drop: 44mm heel, 5mm drop
Weight: 10.8 oz. / 306 grams
Hoka Bondi 9
4. ASICS Megablast: Bounciest Max Stack Shoe of the Year
The Megablast is one of the fastest, bounciest training shoes of the year, but it also happens to be excellent for recovery runs thanks to its 45mm+ stack height. If you’re disenchanted with traditional max cushion shoes but still want ultimate protection from the roads, you’ll love the Megablast’s high energy return.
Construction: FF Turbo2 (ATPU) Midsole
Drop: 45mm heel, 8mm drop
Weight: 8.1 oz. / 230 grams
ASICS Megablast
5. Nike Vomero Premium: 2025's Most Fun Max Cushion Shoe
Designed with injury prevention in mind, the Vomero Premium provides the utmost in leg-saving protection and comfort for high mileage training. While it might feel like too much shoe for some, Nike’s anti-gravity treadmill-inspired shoe is undeniably the most exciting and innovative max cushion release of the year.
Construction: ZoomX + Dual Air Zoom Units
Drop: 55mm heel, 10mm drop
Weight: 12.4 oz. / 350 grams
Nike Vomero Premium
For more of our Best of 2025 lists, check out the Top 5 Daily Trainers of 2025, Top 5 Race Shoes of 2025, and Top 5 Long Run Shoes of 2025.
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