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ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 vs Nike Vomero 18

ASICS

Gel-Nimbus 27

  • Weight 305 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 43.5 mm

USD 165

Nike Vomero 18, side view

Nike

Vomero 18

  • Weight 325 g
  • Drop 10 mm
  • Stack 46 mm

USD 150

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 is 20 g lighter
  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 has a 2 mm lower drop

Profiles

  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
  • Nike Vomero 18
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Gel-Nimbus 27 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 27 — Responsiveness: 1/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 27 — Stability: 4/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 27 — Durability: 5/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 27 — Grip: 5/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 27 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Vomero 18 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Vomero 18 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Vomero 18 — Stability: 4/5
  • Vomero 18 — Durability: 4/5
  • Vomero 18 — Grip: 1/5
  • Vomero 18 — Versatility: 2/5
CriterionASICS Gel-Nimbus 27Nike Vomero 18
Price
Catalogue price USD 165 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 305 g 325 g
Drop 8 mm 10 mm
Heel stack 43.5 mm 46 mm
Forefoot stack 35.5 mm 36 mm
Midsole foam FF BLAST PLUS ECO / PureGEL ZoomX / ReactX
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.72 out of 5 3.49 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 1 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 1 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 2 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's and women's Men's and women's
Uses Easy runs, Long runs, Recovery runs, Daily training Easy runs, Long runs, Recovery runs, Daily training
Runner level Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Paces Easy, Steady Easy, Steady

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Retailer prices

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 165

Nike Vomero 18

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Brooks Glycerin MAX 2, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin MAX 2

    • Weight 310 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 200

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Nike Vomero Plus, side view

    Nike

    Vomero Plus

    • Weight 292 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Nike Vomero 18: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Nike Vomero Premium, side view

    Nike

    Vomero Premium

    • Weight 351 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 55 mm

    USD 230

    • Close to Nike Vomero 18: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9, side view

    Mizuno

    Wave Sky 9

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 44 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: same terrain, same category, same role