Side by side comparison: Adidas adiSTAR 4 vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 27

Adidas adiSTAR 4
AdidasadiSTAR 4

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$90$164$150$123$109

Strong Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 8Stability: 6Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 7Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Durable outsole
Energetic rocker ride
Plush, roomy upper
Limited stability
Bulky eyelets add weight

Specs

Best for5:00-6:00 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight265 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with energetic ride, plush comfort, and excellent durability.

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ASICS Gel Nimbus 27
ASICSGel Nimbus 27

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$110$246$225$184$164

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Outstanding cushioning
Stable neutral platform
Durable outsole
Firm, less lively ride
Heavy for its class
Stiff sole limits flexibility

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack43 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight299 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A premium, highly cushioned daily trainer offering top-tier comfort and durability for easy miles.

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