Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsGel-Nimbus 28vsParamount Max
| Rating | 9.0 / 10 | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 10.0 oz✓ | 10.6 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 43.5 mm | 43 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | — | |
| Traction | High✓ | High✓ | — | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | — | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent | — |
