The ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 was replaced by the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Brooks Ghost Max 4, 74% similar on published specs.
The current version of the ASICS Gel-Nimbus line. Compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26: 2 mm more heel stack, with the same drop.
+2mm stack±0mm dropWhy the Brooks Ghost Max 4
Compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26: 1.5 mm less heel stack and 2 mm less drop. Both are in our max cushion category.
−1.5mm stack−2mm drop| Spec | ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 | Brooks Ghost Max 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 41.5 mm | 40 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Weight | — | 278 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26.
- ±0mm stack±0mm dropRRP —
- −0.5mm stack±0mm dropRRP £145
- +1mm stack±0mm dropRRP £140
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26?
The ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 is the current version of the ASICS Gel-Nimbus line. Versions in between: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27.
What is the closest alternative to the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 from another brand?
On published specs, the Brooks Ghost Max 4, at 74% spec similarity. Compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26: 1.5 mm less heel stack and 2 mm less drop. Both are in our max cushion category.
How is the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 different from the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26?
On published specs, going from the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 to the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: 2 mm more heel stack, with the same drop. Weight is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 still available?
Trova lists the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 as discontinued; the current version of the ASICS Gel-Nimbus line is the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26?
Published specs for the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26: 41.5 mm stack, 8 mm drop. It is a neutral road shoe in our max cushion category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26.
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 specs →