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Metaspeed Sky TokyovsGel-Nimbus 28
The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is a race shoe while the Gel-Nimbus 28 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo retails for $270 while the Gel-Nimbus 28 comes in at $170 — a $100 difference. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the lighter shoe at 5.7 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gel-Nimbus 28. Both score 9.1/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $270 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 5.7 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 43.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
