Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 vs ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
ASICSGel-Kayano 32

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$165$170$156$128$114

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 10Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
High comfort and cushioning
Durable construction
Heavy for daily use
Lacks speed and pop

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack40 mm heel
Weight300 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A premium, stability-focused daily trainer excelling in comfort and support for long, easy runs.

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ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
ASICSGel-Nimbus 28

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$165$149$137$112$100

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 7

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 for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39.5 mm heel / 34.3 mm forefoot
Weight278–280 g (men's US 9), 242 g (women's)
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, firmer daily trainer with premium comfort; Strong but less plush than past Nimbus.

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