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GEL-NIMBUS 28
The GEL-NIMBUS 28 is ASICS's most cushioned neutral road-running daily trainer, with FF BLAST PLUS foam, PureGEL in the heel and an 8 mm drop, suited to easy and long runs.
Model history · 2 models, 2025–2025
- 2025GEL-NIMBUS 27Compare
- 2025GEL-NIMBUS 28
- Made for
- Road running
- Weight
- 272 g
- Heel height
- 42 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is a lighter, comfortable and stable max-cushion trainer with an excellent upper, and RunRepeat called it the best Nimbus in five years. The common criticism is a dated, firmer-than-expected midsole for the price; Doctors of Running also noted lace bite from the thin tongue, and Believe in the Run suggested the discounted Nimbus 27 instead.
From runrepeat.com, doctorsofrunning.com and believeintherun.com
Specifications
Report a wrong or missing specFit and feel
- Made for
- Road running
- Weight
- 272 g
- Heel height
- 42 mm
- Forefoot height
- 34 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- Midsole foam
- FF BLAST PLUS; PureGEL technology in the heel
- Upper
- Engineered knit; tongue loop construction; updated heel design
- Outsole
- HYBRID ASICSGRIP
Use
- Best for
- Easy and long runs on the road
- 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
Pros and cons
Pros
- ASICS says it's over 20 g lighter than the GEL-NIMBUS 27
- PureGEL under the heel, which ASICS says is softer than its standard GEL
- New tongue loop makes it easier to slip on
Cons
- Still one of the heavier daily trainers, 272 g for a men's US 9 in Running Warehouse's measurement
- RunRepeat measured only a 5.2 mm drop, lower than the 8 mm ASICS gives
Closest rivals
Model | Made for | Weight | Heel height | Drop | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road running | 292 g | 45 mm | 10 mm | Aug 2025 | |
| Road running | 306 g | 44 mm | 5 mm | Feb 2025 | |
| Road running | 325 g | 42.8 mm | 10 mm | Jan 2025 |
Previous model: GEL-NIMBUS 27.
Sources
- corp.asics.com/en/press/article/the-new-gel-nimbustm-28-shoe-offers-more-comfor…
- corp.asics.com/en/press/article/asics-launches-global-%27move-your-body-move-yo…
- runningwarehouse.com/ASICS_Gel_Nimbus_28/descpage-AGN28M1.html
- runrepeat.com/asics-gel-nimbus-28
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