ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Training apparel
A lighter, slightly more agile Nimbus that keeps the plush, stable ride for easy miles. There is still no pop for faster running, and at about €140 street it now costs what the 27 did on discount.
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Crowd Signal
78 reviews · 4 platforms
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Value / Deal
Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 17 Oct 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out — figures may change.
Pros
- About 20 g lighter than the Nimbus 27 (RunRepeat measured 278 g), with a more nimble feel
- High shock absorption and a stable, well-locked-down ride for easy and long runs
- Grippy outsole: RunRepeat measured traction at almost double the category average
Cons
- Same FF Blast+ foam with poor energy return, so no pop for tempo work
- Narrow, low toe box and below-average breathability
Who it's for
Buy it if…
You coach runners who want maximum underfoot protection for easy days, long slow distance or higher weekly mileage, and you want the current Nimbus rather than run-out stock.
Skip it if…
You want one lively trainer for tempo sessions as well, or your clients have wide or high-volume forefeet.
The Gel-Nimbus 28 is ASICS’ max-cushion neutral trainer, and this update is mostly about weight: ASICS says it is more than 20 g lighter, and RunRepeat measured 278 g. The lab results still read like a Nimbus, with high shock absorption, a stable platform for its size and strong grip. RunRepeat scores it 86/100 and RTINGS rates its cushioning 8.6/10.
The midsole foam has not changed, so energy return stays poor and the ride stays muted at faster paces. Testers also flag a narrow, low toe box. At about €140 street (RRP around €200) it is a sound pick for easy and recovery days, not a tempo shoe.
Compared with the Gel-Nimbus 27, the 28 is lighter and a little more nimble, with the same midsole foam and a similar fit.
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