ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 vs Nike Pegasus 42
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.
- Nike Pegasus 42 — You coach beginner-to-intermediate athletes who need one dependable, cushioned neutral trainer for daily easy mileage.
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.
Nike Pegasus 42
81Score · Medium
from €94.90
A dependable, well-built neutral daily trainer that nails comfort and durability but rides average — a safe workhorse, not an exciting one.
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