ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs HOKA Clifton 11
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.
- 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 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.
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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