ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 Reviews

About 100 miles over four weeks, all easy running plus some strides, in a marathon training block. Upper and midsole show only cosmetic creasing, grip was good in heavy rain, and the foam is on the firmer side and felt the same from the first run. It is heavy at roughly 370-380 g in their size, and the base of the tongue rubbed early on until they pulled the tongue up, but they found it a reliable, well-cushioned recovery shoe that still handles strides.

With a neuroma and bursitis, the Nimbus 27 beat the Glycerin, 1080 and Bondi as a stable max-cushion shoe that still feels springy.

Rehabbing an ankle, finds the Nimbus 27 true to size, soft but with enough pop for strides, stable with a wide base, and better than their favorite Nimbus 25.

A-: a great walking shoe and the rare premium trainer he can pick up the pace in. He wishes the forefoot were a bit more comfortable.

'Same, but the same' (one tester 6/15): every rival is 'better and cheaper'. It isn't an update worth getting excited about, so buy v25 or v26 on sale. A third tester: too close to the Kayano and blocky; reliable but won't make runs exciting.

7.5/10: a well-cushioned, super comfortable shoe that can absorb hundreds of easy miles, a luxurious choice for recovery runs and jogs. Not for speed days.

One of the best max-cushioned cruisers, alongside the Hurricane 24: a balanced, reliable option you won't be disappointed in, though it's not likely to wow you.

Ultra-comfortable, plush max-cushion daily trainer with surprising pace versatility after 200 miles; outsole and foam holding up well.