AsicsGel Nimbus 28
Built with FF BLAST™ PLUS cushioning and PureGEL™ impact protection, the Gel Nimbus 28 delivers plush comfort and smooth transitions for everyday running. Lightly refreshed and endlessly reliable, it’s ASICS’ flagship trainer designed to keep every mile feeling effortless.
Details
The ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 continues its reign as the brand’s flagship luxury daily trainer, delivering plush cushioning and effortless comfort for runners of all levels. Designed for smooth, easy mileage, this latest edition introduces a lighter, redesigned knit upper that refreshes the fit and feel while preserving the Nimbus’ signature softness underfoot. The result is a more modern, breathable ride that still feels unmistakably Nimbus from the first step to the last mile.
Underfoot, a generous stack of FF BLAST™ PLUS foam provides shock-absorbing protection that smooths out road impact and keeps legs feeling fresh on longer runs and full days on your feet. In the rearfoot, PureGEL™ technologycreates a deeply cushioned landing zone for silky-smooth transitions and added comfort at touchdown. The updated upper features a refined heel construction for secure step-in comfort, a redesigned pull tab for easy on-and-off, and new eyelet loops that allow for personalized lockdown across a wide range of foot shapes.
Finishing the package, the HYBRID ASICSGRIP™ outsole delivers reliable traction and durability for consistent weekly training. Soft, protective, and thoughtfully updated, the Gel Nimbus 28 remains a go-to choice for runners seeking premium comfort and dependable performance mile after mile.
MIDSOLE
- FLYTEFOAM BLAST PLUS offers a plush and protective underfoot experience. It's lighter than FF BLASTand is made with bio-based material.
- PureGEL® technology under the heel ensures optimal impact absorption, now updated to be roughly 65% softer than standard GEL®.
OUTSOLE
- HYBRID ASICSGRIP and AHARPLUS combine for enduring traction across variable road surfaces.
UPPER
- Redesigned engineered knit provides a lighter, more breathable design, made with at least 75% recycled polyester.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Asics Gel Nimbus 28 compares with 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Typical for category
- Stack
- Notably high for category
- Price
- Higher-priced for category
- Drop
- Typical for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Gel Nimbus 28 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 9.6oz | 9.6oz | Typical (49th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 42mm | 38mm | Higher (80th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 34mm | 31mm | Higher (78th percentile) |
| Drop | 8mm | 8mm | Typical (56th percentile) |
| Price | $170 | $160 | Higher range (70th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 42mm heel stack is 4.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 38mm (n=69).
- Its 34mm forefoot stack is 3.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=69).
- At $170, its price sits $10 above the median of the 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database ($160).
