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ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

ASICS

Gel-Nimbus 28

  • Weight 281 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 43.5 mm

USD 170

ASICS

Gel-Nimbus 27

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

USD 165

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 28 is 24 g lighter

Profiles

  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Gel-Nimbus 28 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 28 — Responsiveness: 1/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 28 — Stability: 4/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 28 — Durability: 5/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 28 — Grip: 5/5
  • Gel-Nimbus 28 — Versatility: 4/5
  • 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
CriterionASICS Gel-Nimbus 28ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
Price
Catalogue price USD 170 USD 165
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 281 g 305 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 43.5 mm 43.5 mm
Forefoot stack 35.5 mm 35.5 mm
Midsole foam FF BLAST PLUS / PureGEL FF BLAST PLUS ECO / PureGEL
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.29 out of 5 3.72 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Durability 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's and women's
Uses Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs Easy runs, Long runs, Recovery runs, Daily training
Runner level Not specified Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Paces Not specified Easy, Steady

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Retailer prices

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 165

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • Puma MagMax NITRO 2, side view

    Puma

    MagMax NITRO 2

    • Weight 275 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 46 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: same terrain, same category, same role
  • 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 28: 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 28: 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 ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: same terrain, same category, same role