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Max Cushion · ASICS
Gel-Nimbus 27
A plush knit upper on a stack of soft, stable foam.
7.8 Solid
Runsletter Score out of 10. Good at its job, with clear limits.
Buy it if
- Very comfortable, soft upper
- Soft landings with good stability
- Smooth, predictable ride
Skip it if
- Feels flat at faster paces
- Heavier than the best in class
$165
List price; often discounted in seasonal sales
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- Weight
- 290 g
- Stack
- 41 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
The verdict
The Nimbus is ASICS's comfort flagship. The 27 pairs soft FF Blast+ foam with PureGEL in the heel for landings that feel muted and gentle. It isn't exciting, but it's consistent and stable in a way some softer shoes aren't.
It suits long, easy miles and runners who want comfort without any wobble. It's more stable and more traditional than the Superblast 2, and it has more structure than the 1080 v14. It's also less bouncy than the Triumph 23.
The jacquard mesh upper, with a knit tongue and collar, is one of the most comfortable on this shelf. It fits true to size, and wide versions are easy to find.
“Comfort first, with no wobble to pay for it.”
Specs
| Weight | 290 g |
|---|---|
| Stack height | 41 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Cushion | 5 / 5 |
| Plate | None |
| Support | Neutral |
| Surface | road |
| Best for | long, recovery |
| Midsole | FF Blast+ Eco with PureGEL in the heel |
| Upper | Engineered jacquard mesh with a knit tongue and collar |
| Outsole | Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber |
| Fit | True to size, plush and secure |
| Widths | Men's standard, wide and extra wide; women's narrow, standard and wide |
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How it stacks up
Compare side by side →| Product | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 · this one | 7.8 Solid | $165 |
| ASICS Superblast 2 | 8.5 Elite | $200 |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | 8.1 Strong | $165 |
| Nike Vomero 18 | 8.0 Strong | $150 |
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