Side by side comparison: Adidas 4DFWD 3 vs ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2024
Price Judgment
Overpriced
Phasing Out
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Excellent outsole durability
Soft, cushioned ride
Secure sock-like fit
Heavy for daily trainer
Limited breathability
Narrow toe box
Specs
| Best for | 5:30-7:00 min/km |
| Drop | 10 mm |
| Stack | 34 mm heel / 24 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 348 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Durable, cushioned daily trainer best for easy runs but heavy and warm.
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2026
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Stable for a neutral shoe
Lighter than previous Nimbus
Secure, comfortable upper
Firmer than expected
Tongue can cause lace bite
Limited flexibility
Specs
| Best for | 5:30–7:00 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 39.5 mm heel / 34.3 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 278–280 g (men's US 9), 242 g (women's) |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Stable, firmer daily trainer with premium comfort; Strong but less plush than past Nimbus.
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