The details that matter.
- Use
- Cushioned road running
- Cushioning
- FF BLAST PLUS + PureGEL
- Heel-to-toe drop
- 8 mm
- Listed weight
- 281 g / 9.9 oz
- Reference
- Men’s model · manufacturer-listed weight
- Upper
- Engineered knit
Specifications from ASICS. Listed weights vary by size and configuration.
Why we’d shortlist it
- A clearly defined maximum-cushion brief.
- An engineered knit upper paired with a comfort-focused platform.
- A useful contrast to a more traditional daily trainer.
Worth considering
- Maximum cushioning is a preference, not a universal fit solution.
- Compare its platform and ride with your current pair before switching.
The appeal of an easy-run specialist
There is value in choosing a shoe for the unhurried miles. The GEL-NIMBUS 28 is our comfort-led option in this opening edit. We would shortlist it for a runner whose decision starts with cushioning and who wants the shoe to complement steady road sessions. It does not need to double as a race shoe to have a useful role in a rotation.
A platform built around cushioning
ASICS lists FF BLAST PLUS foam alongside PureGEL technology and describes the cushioning category as maximum. The published men’s specification gives an 8 mm drop and a weight of 281 g. Use those figures to compare the same size and category where possible. A listed weight is a reference point, not a measurement of every size and color you can order.
How to approach the fit
The engineered knit upper is one reason to include this model in a comfort-focused fitting session. Check the whole foot, including the heel hold and space around the widest part of the forefoot. Try it with your regular running socks. If the upper presses when standing or the heel moves during a short jog, compare another width or another model instead of expecting a perfect break-in.
Give it a clear job
We would use the Nimbus as the comfortable road option in a simple rotation. Runners who mostly take easy road outings may not need a second road pair. If your week includes technical trails, that is a stronger reason to add a terrain-specific shoe than a different color of another cushioned trainer. Make the next purchase solve a real difference in your running.
Our buying advice
Compare the Nimbus with the Ghost 18 for a more conventional everyday brief and the Clifton 10 for another take on cushioned daily mileage. There is no single cushioning level everyone should choose. The useful question is which platform feels comfortable and predictable to you. Confirm your size, the exact model number, and the current return terms at the US ASICS store.
Your questions, answered.
What is the GEL-NIMBUS 28 designed for?
We recommend shortlisting it for comfort-led road running. ASICS places it in its maximum-cushion category.
What is the listed heel drop?
ASICS lists an 8 mm heel-to-toe drop for this model.
Is there a MileTested discount code for ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28?
We do not currently list a confirmed MileTested code for ASICS. Check the official store for current pricing and offers.
Product reference: ASICS official model information. Source checked October 19, 2026. Read how we evaluate gear.
