ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Brooks Ghost 18
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 takes it — 82 vs 81.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 — 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.
- Brooks Ghost 18 — You coach beginners or neutral heel-strikers who need a stable, durable, foolproof shoe for daily easy miles.
Our pick 
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
82Score · Medium
from €140
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.
Brooks Ghost 18
81Score · Medium
from €127.99
A dependable, durable neutral daily trainer that does everything competently and nothing excitingly — safe over spectacular.
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