Verified / Training apparel · Updated 17 Oct 2026
Newer model available: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 (since January 2026). This review covers the previous model.
Sqwod Verified · Training apparel
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
A supremely comfortable, stable max-cushion daily trainer for easy miles: best bought on discount as the outgoing model.
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The read
Should you buy it?
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.
How the score breaks down
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Value / Deal
Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 17 Oct 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out, so figures may change.
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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