Max-cushion running shoes
Rule: Classified as max cushion · 19 current models
Max-cushion shoes have thick midsoles, often 35 mm or more at the heel. Stack height is the usual way to compare them, but brands measure it differently, so figures are best read with their source.
More midsole adds weight and can change stability; the table shows heel stack, forefoot stack, drop and weight together.
All 19 matching shoes
Swipe the table sideways for apex, toe tip, stiffness and firmness →
| Shoe | Type | Drop | Heel | Forefoot | Weight | Apex | Toe tip | Stiffness | Firmness | Plate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ASICS GlideRide Max 2Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 6 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 261 gStated | 62.7 %est. | 47 mm*est. | 50Derived | 47Derived | — | $170 |
 Nike Vomero 18Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 10 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 325 gStated | 60.9 %est. | 40 mmest. | 42Derived | 38Derived | None | $155 |
 Puma MagMax Nitro 2Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 275 gStated | 67 %est. | 40 mmest. | — | — | None | $180 |
 Adidas Hyperboost EdgeRoad· 2026 | Max cushion | 6 mmDerived | 45 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 252 gMeasured | 66.5 %est. | 44 mmest. | 62Derived | 46Derived | None | $200 |
 Brooks Glycerin Max 2Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 6 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 312 gStated | 68.1 %est. | 46 mmest. | 73Derived | 40Derived | None | $200 |
 Nike Pegasus PremiumRoad | Max cushion | 10 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 325 gStated | 64.4 %est. | 37 mmest. | 70Derived | 63Derived | None | $220 |
 Nike Vomero PlusRoad | Max cushion | 10 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 292 gStated | 70 %est. | 32 mmest. | 62Derived | 46Derived | None | $180 |
 On Cloudsurfer 3Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 37 mmStated | 301 gStated | 62.4 %est. | 42 mmest. | — | — | None | $160 |
 Mizuno Neo Vista 3Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 37 mmStated | 263 gStated | 68.1 %est. | 40 mmest. | 38Derived | 0Derived | TPU | $200 |
 ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 44 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 272 gStated | 66.4 %est. | 45 mmest. | 80Derived | 71Derived | None | $170 |
 Hoka Bondi 9Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 5 mmStated | 43 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 298 gStated | 67.3 %est. | 37 mmest. | 45Derived | 87Derived | None | $170 |
 Saucony Triumph 24Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 10 mmStated | 43 mmStated | 33 mmStated | 250 gStated | 69.3 %est. | 40 mmest. | 45Derived | 66Derived | None | $170 |
 New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 4 mmStated | 42 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 312 gStated | 71.7 %est. | 41 mmest. | 51Derived | 27Derived | None | $160 |
 Brooks Ghost Max 4Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 6 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 34 mmStated | 289 gStated | 59.8 %est. | 44 mmest. | 64Derived | 74Derived | None | $165 |
 Brooks Glycerin 23Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 30 mmStated | 301 gStated | 65.7 %est. | 37 mmest. | 38Derived | 33Derived | None | $175 |
 New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 6 mmDerived | 38 mmMeasured | 32 mmMeasured | 261 gStated | 65.1 %est. | 36 mmest. | 37Derived | 3Derived | None | $170 |
 On CloudeclipseRoad· 2023 | Max cushion | 6 mmStated | 37 mmStated | 31 mmStated | 283 gStated | 61.5 %est. | 47 mmest. | 53Derived | 100Derived | None | $180 |
 On Cloudmonster 3Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 6 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 29 mmStated | 295 gStated | 63.7 %est. | 49 mmest. | 66Derived | 100Derived | Nylon | $190 |
 Altra Via Olympus 2Road· 2024 | Max cushion | 0 mmStated | 33 mmStated | 33 mmDerived | 323 gStated | 66.1 %est. | 33 mmest. | — | — | None | $165 |
Only the latest version of each model is listed. Every figure carries a source and confidence on its shoe page; see the methodology.
Questions
- What is stack height?
- The thickness of material between your foot and the ground, measured at the heel and the forefoot, usually in millimetres.
These lists describe product characteristics. They are not recommendations for any person or condition.