Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 vs Salomon Aero Glide 4

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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Salomon Aero Glide 4
SalomonAero Glide 4

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$160$244$224$183$163

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Outstanding energy return
Plush max cushioning
Breathable upper
Narrow, tapered toe box
Limited winter traction
Heel lockdown could improve

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack41 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight255 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushion road trainer with premium energy return; excels at comfort, less so in winter.

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