Side by side comparison: ASICS GEL-Cumulus 28 vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 27

ASICS GEL-Cumulus 28
ASICSGEL-Cumulus 28

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$145$176$162$132$117

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

High comfort for daily miles
Stable neutral platform
Durable outsole
Sluggish at faster paces
Loose fit for narrow feet

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38.5 mm heel / 30.5 mm forefoot
Weight276 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Versatile daily trainer balancing comfort, stability, and durability for regular road running.

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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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