Side by side comparison: Adidas Ultraboost 5X vs ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Reasonable
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Lively, responsive ride
Excellent outsole durability
Comfortable knit upper
Clunky heel flare
Warm upper
Specs
| Best for | 4:45–6:30 min/km |
| Drop | 10 mm |
| Stack | 39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 273 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
A lively, premium daily trainer with standout durability and a responsive ride for heel strikers.
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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