ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 vs HOKA Clifton 11
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 takes it — 83 vs 81.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 — You coach runners who want maximum underfoot protection for easy days, long slow distance, or higher-mileage and heavier runners.
- HOKA Clifton 11 — You coach easy-day and recovery clients, or heavier heel strikers, who want soft, protective cushioning in a neutral daily trainer.
Our pick 
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
83Score · Medium
from €129.90
A supremely comfortable, stable max-cushion daily trainer for easy miles — best bought on discount as the outgoing model.
HOKA Clifton 11
81Score · Medium
from €119
A lighter, softer and better-fitting Clifton for easy miles. The foam is unchanged, so it is still protective rather than lively, and outsole wear is an open question.
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