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ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

Runometry Index 73 out of 100 · Train · Max cushioning · provisionalRoadTrainingMax cushioningReleased 2026
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28, side view, Black
Black

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

73/100

Provisional index · 80 % read

No. 14 of 37 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Good

Cushioning39.5 mm
+50.4 pts
Lightness281 g
+11.9 pts
Foam
11.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
281 g
Reference size not stated by the source
AverageLighter than 58% of them
Drop
8 mm
HighHigher than 56% of them
8 mm drop shoes
Heel stack
43.5 mm
HighHigher than 72% of them
High stack shoes (≥ 40 mm)
Forefoot stack
35.5 mm
HighHigher than 64% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
FF BLAST PLUS,PureGEL
Plate
None
Support
Neutral
Upper
engineered mesh
Widths
standard, wide, extra-wide
Outsole
HYBRID ASICSGRIP

Who and what for

Use
Daily training,Long runs,Recovery runs
Versions
Unisex

Sources: corp.asics.com (manufacturer), asics.com (manufacturer), runningwarehouse.com (retailer), asics.com (manufacturer), asics.com (manufacturer)

Method

What’s new since the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

Read the full comparison
  • Weight

    Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026) · This version
    281 g
    Gel-Nimbus 27 (2025)
    305 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026) · This version
    8 mm
    Gel-Nimbus 27 (2025)
    8 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Heel stack

    Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026) · This version
    43.5 mm
    Gel-Nimbus 27 (2025)
    43.5 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Forefoot stack

    Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026) · This version
    35.5 mm
    Gel-Nimbus 27 (2025)
    35.5 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Midsole foam

    Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026) · This version
    FF BLAST PLUS / PureGEL
    Gel-Nimbus 27 (2025)
    FF BLAST PLUS ECO / PureGEL
    Change
    New
  • Catalogue price

    Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026) · This version
    USD 170
    Gel-Nimbus 27 (2025)
    USD 165
    Change
    +USD 5
  • Runometry Index

    Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026) · This version
    73/100
    Gel-Nimbus 27 (2025)
    67/100
    Change
    +6 pts
CriterionGel-Nimbus 28 (2026)This versionGel-Nimbus 27 (2025)Change
Weight 281 g 305 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 8 mm 8 mm Unchanged
Heel stack 43.5 mm 43.5 mm Unchanged
Forefoot stack 35.5 mm 35.5 mm Unchanged
Midsole foam FF BLAST PLUS / PureGEL FF BLAST PLUS ECO / PureGEL New
Catalogue price USD 170 USD 165 +USD 5
Runometry Index 73/100 67/100 +6 pts

Model history

2026 This version

2025

2024

2023

2022

2020

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