ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
Training apparel
A supremely comfortable, stable max-cushion daily trainer for easy miles — best bought on discount as the outgoing model.
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Crowd Signal
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Value / Deal
Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 24 Jul 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out — figures may change.
Pros
- Plush, shock-absorbing ride — excellent for easy and recovery miles
- Surprisingly stable for a max-stack neutral shoe
- Breathable engineered-mesh upper, comfortable and true to size
- Durable, premium build
Cons
- Heavy (~300 g) with low energy return — no pop for faster paces
- A minimal update over the 26; only makes sense on discount
Who it's for
Buy it if…
You coach runners who want maximum underfoot protection for easy days, long slow distance, or higher-mileage and heavier runners.
Skip it if…
You want one lively do-it-all trainer with pop for tempo work — look at the Novablast or a plated shoe.
The Gel-Nimbus is ASICS’ 27-generation flagship, and the 27 is the definition of a plush, protective daily trainer: max cushioning, a stable ride and a durable build that soaks up easy miles. For a coach recommending a forgiving shoe for recovery days, it is a foolproof pick.
Just know what it is not — at ~300 g with modest energy return it has no interest in going fast. And with the Nimbus 28 now current at €200, the 27 makes most sense as the discounted value buy rather than at full RRP.
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