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

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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ASICS GEL-Slowcush
ASICSGEL-Slowcush

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$216$198$162$144

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 10Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 10

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Maximal plush cushioning
Stable neutral ride
Limited energy return
Heavy for daily use
Outsole durability concerns

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack48 mm heel / 40 mm forefoot
Weight298 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Ultra-plush max-cushion trainer excelling at comfort and protection for easy, long runs.