The Best New Max Cushion Shoes for 2024

The max cushion category exploded in popularity in 2023. Every brand has at least one entrant in this hyper-competitive segment, with some brands introducing second models in 2024. In this video, I preview the top max cushioned shoes for 2024, letting you know where they might fit into your rotation.

0:00 - Background
1:02 - Overview
2:53 - New Balance More v5
4:29 - Saucony Triumph 22
5:55 - Hoka Skyflow
6:56 - Topo Atmos
7:59 - Adidas Supernova Workhorse
9:03 - Asics Gel-Nimbus 26
10:12 - Saucony Hurricane 24
11:59 - Mizuno Wave Sky 8
12:55 - Some Other Shoes

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[that_which_is_not]

Really great roundup. Thanks for bringing us all this info!

[tkbuz]

You obviously know running and know your shoes. No nonsense and unbiased reviews. Winning formula to hopefully get a ton of new subscribers soon! I’m in.

[Aviation_Professional]

Been nursing heel issues for years so max heel cushion is a must for my 210lb frame. Nike has been my choice for a few years. 2024 gives me more choices.

[hufemeve]

Thanks a lot for the thorough breakdown, which is helping me to choose my next max cushion shoes for next year. Cheers

[caclavijo]

Nimbus 25 and Nimbus 26 look similar but they feel very different. Thank you for your video.

[MrBrettStar]

I’m torn between the new balance 1080 or the Hoka skyflow. I already have the sc elite and mach 6 but I’m after a max cushion.

[itsmandor]

It's good that you show the weight of the shoes. The problem is, I had to pause the clip to figure out what that weight corresponds to. United States with Liberia and Myanmar (Burma) are absolutely equal in one thing. Do you remember what it is?

[tsteinour]

So, I am heavy and did a lot of walking running to loose 90 lbs. before December. I had total knee replacements dec 8 and am ready to at least get back out there. would the more v4 be good. my nimbus are about shot and the second pair doesn't feel like my first ones so I'm looking for something not hard on the knee. ride 17s hurt as well. i have wide feet

[bbnd]

I can appreciate a stiffness test, but bending it as far as you bent that Supernova, plates/rods will be permanently softened, cracked, or damaged 😮

[muscfiorentina]

I loved the shift also I have run in 9 pairs since the original.

[willwill]

It would be nice to get some information on which of the cushioned shoes have the longest lasting sole life. I wear the Hoka, however to rear right heel seems to wear out faster than the rest of the sole area.

[leochen]

Great video. Love max cushion shoes and planning on buying a pair or two in 2024. I got the Nimbus 25 and more trail v3 this year. Can't wait for Saucony and NB's new shoes in 2024. Quick question: What are the differences between Triumph 22 and Hurricane 24? I am not familiar with Saucony as it is hard to buy from where I am located, but loving the looks+colorway of these 2 from Saucony.

[gaberoyalll]

wow im really looking forward to all of these ! great video

[gtromble]

Do you ever have to do multiple takes b/c you drop a shoe when you do the flip move to show us the sole?

[Liamrunsnstuff]

Ok, I’m a Saucony fanboy, but the Hurricane looks VERY Hoka Bondi(ish). Same super high stack, the outsole looks very similar, and I’m pretty sure that the Bondi came in that exact color way too. The only difference is, it probably rides better than a Hoka.

[KB.]

Among all of these which would be the most cushioned for someone who only walks in these? Thank you.

[kuriosites]

Based on reviews, the 1080v13 is probably too soft for my taste but I like that they've kept the weight down. An overlooked shoe that is quite similar but not as soft is the Cumulus 25, which still has 37mm stack at about 9oz.

Fortunately, a lot of the trainers with plastic plates come in lighter.

[markanthonyfactor]

I just wanna ask, how do you make a black background like that, is that a physical black background or something that you can just edit on a video?

[lilcxxj]

what do you think is the better recovery shoe out of the 1080 and the gel nimbus? as a pure recovery shoe not looking for versatility

[garrett_driscoll]

The change in 10 years will be the “foam.” Likely the shoe’s cushion will be made more efficient for less stack height.