The ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 was replaced by the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Brooks Glycerin Max 2, 91% similar on published specs.
The current version of the ASICS Gel-Nimbus line. Compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: 22 g lighter, with the same heel stack and drop.
±0mm stack±0mm drop−22gWhy the Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: 1.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop and 6 g heavier. Both are in our max cushion category.
+1.5mm stack−2mm drop+6g| Spec | ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 | Brooks Glycerin Max 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 43.5 mm | 45 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Weight | 305 g | 311 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 27.
- +1.5mm stack+2mm drop+20gRRP £189.99
- −0.5mm stack−3mm drop−8gRRP £160
- +2.5mm stack+2mm drop+20gRRP £144.99
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27?
The ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 is the current version of the ASICS Gel-Nimbus line.
What is the closest alternative to the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 from another brand?
On published specs, the Brooks Glycerin Max 2, at 91% spec similarity. Compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: 1.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop and 6 g heavier. Both are in our max cushion category.
How is the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 different from the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27?
On published specs, going from the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 to the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: 22 g lighter, with the same heel stack and drop.
Is the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 still available?
Trova lists the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 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 27?
Published specs for the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: 43.5 mm stack, 8 mm drop, 305 g. Weight reference size: men's US 9. It is a neutral road shoe in our max cushion category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27.
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 specs →