Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
Exact average 80.3 · 4 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 81
Image: Asics7 professional reviewers tested the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Run to the Finish, RunRepeat, OutdoorGearLab and 4 more
The catch: It is heavy and bulky, with poor energy return.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 93Run to the Finish
A plush, bouncy max-cushion trainer that testers loved for recovery and long easy runs, and rate above the previous version; fit is shallow and it is not for fast running.
Read Run to the Finish review - 85RunRepeat
Lab testing shows a very stable, heavily cushioned and well-built daily trainer that suits easy miles.
Read RunRepeat review - 77OutdoorGearLab
A plush, smooth road shoe ideal for easy daily miles and comfort-focused runners.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 70RunningShoesGuru
A highly cushioned and stable daily trainer suited to a wide range of runners, though the expert score is moderate and the shoe is geared to easy running.
Read RunningShoesGuru review - 83est.Tom's Guide
After 40 miles the reviewer finds the Nimbus 27 comfortable, smooth and stable, and better than the 26.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.T3
The reviewer wore it through marathon training and her first marathon and found it very comfortable, light and stable.
Read T3 review - 71est.Runner's World UK
The reviewer finds it comfortable for easy days but dull, blocky and poor value at its price compared with other Asics options.
Read Runner's World UK review
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Common questions
Is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 7 recommend it. It is heavy and bulky, with poor energy return.
Do critics agree about the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (RunningShoesGuru) to 93 (Run to the Finish), a spread of 23 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27?
Price (3 of 7 reviews), Size and weight (3 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27?
The Hoka Skyflow (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.