ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

ASICS

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

RoadDaily TrainerLong RunRecoveryActive
78

$160

MSRP

Weight303g
Drop8mm
Stack43.5mm / 35.5mm

Key Specs

Weight303g
Drop8mm
Stack Height43.5mm / 35.5mm
Cushioning9/10
Responsiveness5/10
Flexibility4/10

Performance Radar

Performance

Pace Range5:00/km7:00/km
Ideal Distances
10khalf_marathonmarathondaily
Terrain
RoadLight Trail
Energy Return5%
Lifespan800 km
Ride Feel
SoftPlushSmooth

Construction

Midsole FoamFF Blast Plus Eco
Upper Materialengineered_mesh
Outsole RubberAHAR Plus
Lacing SystemTraditional

Fit & Feel

PronationNeutral
Width OptionsD, 2E, 4E
Arch TypeNeutral
SizingTrue To Size
Toe BoxStandard
Heel CounterSemi Rigid

Expert Reviews

Doctors of Running

78

Ultra-thick midsole provides stable, shock-absorbing ride but bottom-heavy feel and firmer foam may not appeal to everyone.

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RunRepeat

80

High-cushioned daily trainer best suited for comfort-focused runners and easy miles.

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Runner Sentiment

What runners love

Extremely comfortable for easy runs
Plush cushioning
Good for heel strikers

Common concerns

Too heavy for faster paces
Expensive
Not versatile enough

Best For

Ideal for

Easy runsRecovery runsHeel strikers seeking plush cushioning

Not ideal for

Speed workRacingLightweight shoe seekers

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