Head-to-Head
Gel-Nimbus 28vsMagic Speed 5
The Gel-Nimbus 28 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Gel-Nimbus 28 retails for $170 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gel-Nimbus 28. In our ratings, the Gel-Nimbus 28 edges out the Magic Speed 5 — 9.1/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 43.5 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
