ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28 vs HOKA Bondi 9

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GEL-NIMBUS 28 compared with Bondi 9

	ASICSGEL-NIMBUS 28	HOKABondi 9
Overview
Released
Released	December 2025	February 2025
Fit and feel
Made for
Made for	Road running	Road running
Weight
Weight	272 g (better)	306 g
Heel height
Heel height	42 mm	44 mm
Forefoot height
Forefoot height	34 mm	39 mm
Drop
Drop	8 mm	5 mm
Carbon plate
Carbon plate	No	No
Midsole foam
Midsole foam	FF BLAST PLUS; PureGEL technology in the heel	Supercritical EVA midsole; Smooth MetaRocker; rearfoot-focused Active Foot Frame; moulded EVA sockliner
Upper
Upper	Engineered knit; tongue loop construction; updated heel design	Engineered mesh with 55% recycled polyester; 3D moulded collar; extended heel pull; reflective details
Outsole
Outsole	HYBRID ASICSGRIP	Durabrasion rubber
Use
Best for
Best for	Easy and long runs on the road	Everyday runs, recovery, walking and all-day wear (HOKA)
Measured figures
Measured figures	Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 272 g, 42 mm heel, 34 mm forefoot, 8 mm offset. RunRepeat lab: 278 g, 39.5 mm heel, 34.3 mm forefoot, 5.2 mm drop. ASICS's figures, as listed by RunRepeat: 283 g, 43.5 mm heel, 35.5 mm forefoot	Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 306 g, 44 mm heel, 39 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 303 g, 41.3 mm heel, 32.2 mm forefoot, 9.1 mm drop
Design
Widths
Widths	–	Regular and wide