ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Nike Pegasus 42
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.
- 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 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.
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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