Asics Gel-Nimbus 27

The Run Testers observes that when running the Nimbus 27 at high pace he felt a hot spot under the ball of his foot.

The Run Testers prefers the more premium feel and nicer look of the Nimbus 27's jacquard mesh upper over the Nimbus 26's knit upper.

The Run Testers states that Asics keeps the Nimbus 27 US price the same as the Nimbus 26 at $165.

Yowana finds the Gel-Nimbus 27 soft, smooth, comfortable, and a really enjoyable shoe.

Yowana identifies the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 as the number-two max cushion shoe of 2025 on his list.

Yowana notes he has heard from some bigger runners that the Gel-Nimbus 27 is slightly too soft for those who do not like foams that compress a lot.

Yowana notes you can pick up the pace in the Gel-Nimbus 27.

Yowana recommends the Gel-Nimbus 27 as the top pick of 2025 for a traditional recovery shoe.

Yowana reports his first run in the Gel-Nimbus 27 was a 20-miler at about 7:00 per mile pace.

Yowana says the Gel-Nimbus 27 gets overlooked because it is the 27th iteration and not super exciting, but is a really good shoe.

Yowana states the Gel-Nimbus 27 can often be found on sale and is one of the best value shoes out there.

Yowana states the Gel-Nimbus franchise (25, 26, 27) is his all-time favorite franchise of running shoes.

Yowana states the grip on the Gel-Nimbus 27 is awesome.

Yowana recommends the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 as a first alternative to the Nike Vomero Premium, stating it can often be found for around $100 on sale.

Yowana warns that for bigger runners who do not want a soft max-cushion shoe, the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 may not be a good choice, noting that bigger runners who have tried it 'either love it or hate it, but they've said it feels soft.'

Yowana finds that the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 always feels soft and is one of the squishiest shoes out there.

Yowana observes that the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is a 'great deal shoe' often found for around $100 at Dick's.

Yowana ranks the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 as the 6th softest max-cushion shoe out of ~30 shoes, placing it in the 'soft and squishy' camp.

Yowana attributes that for bigger runners, some have said the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 feels too soft.

Yowana describes the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 as a 'max stack tank' and the most comfortable possible shoe you can actually run in.

Yowana finds the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 can get slightly mushy, and notes that unlike the Hoka Bondi 9 and Hurricane 25, those shoes might feel better for people who do not want the mush.

Yowana finds the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 feels really good at recovery paces but can also handle faster efforts; unlike the Hurricane 25, the reviewer does not need to get down to a specific pace to get the most out of it.

Yowana identifies the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 as one of the most slept-on shoes and a classic max-cushion daily trainer.

Yowana measured taking the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 down to 3:50 per kilometer (approx. 6:10 per mile) pace for 10-second strides and reports it performed really well.

Yowana mentions the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 can often be found on sale, citing an example of a Dick's Sporting Goods deal where the exact colorway was about $80 after signing up for an email list.

Doctors of Running believes the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is going to last longer than version 28 in terms of durability.

Doctors of Running characterizes the ride of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 as smooth and soft, good for easy runs and long runs.

Doctors of Running contrasts the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 (smooth, soft, good for easy/long runs) with version 28 (lighter, snappier, more versatile for faster paces).

Doctors of Running describes the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 as having Fly Foam Blast Plus and a Pure Gel heel insert that felt fairly soft, cushioned, not overly soft, bouncy, and really comfortable.

Doctors of Running enjoyed the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 for long runs, easy runs, and recovery runs.

Doctors of Running finds the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 a little too heavy for uptempo work, but notes that is not what it is meant for.

Doctors of Running finds the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 to be a very stable neutral shoe with a wide base, completely filled-in midfoot, and large sidewalls on both lateral and medial sides, making long runs no problem.

Doctors of Running finds the midsole of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 quite soft.

Doctors of Running notes that a lot of people complained the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 was heavy, but he did not find it to feel that heavy because the softer, bouncier midsole offset the weight.

Doctors of Running notes that the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 has a double Jacquard mesh upper, which is firmer and retains its structure more than the upper of version 28.

Doctors of Running observes that the Jacquard mesh of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 does not stretch much and holds its structure well over 140 miles.

Doctors of Running reports that the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 was a lot more stable than he thought it would be.

Doctors of Running reports that the midsole of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 lasts forever, maintains its softness really well, and has not broken in or changed much over 140 miles.

Doctors of Running states that if you just want a smooth, soft shoe for easy running, the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is the better option compared to version 28.

Doctors of Running states that the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is a tank for durability, with full-length outsole material that stays put really well.

Asics states the Nimbus 28 achieves a 24 g weight reduction in a men's size 9 versus the men's size 9 of the 27.

Marathon Handbook finds the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 feels different from the 27 — it feels lighter.

Marathon Handbook advises against the Nimbus 27 for buyers who have any appetite for something a little faster for their easy days; some people like pop even on easy days and the Nimbus may not be for them.

Marathon Handbook attributes that when a beginner asks which shoe to buy, he usually directs them toward the Nimbus because it is 'probably the safest shoe in the world.'

Marathon Handbook attributes the high value score not to the Nimbus 27 being particularly cheap, but to its durability—'it lasts you so long that it's very well worth the money.'

Marathon Handbook finds that the Nimbus 27 does its one job 'very well,' which is to take the runner through many comfortable easy miles.

Marathon Handbook finds the Nimbus 27's midsole 'kind of firm.'

Marathon Handbook observes that the Nimbus 27 is 'a bit heavy' and has no aspirations to be a workout shoe.

Marathon Handbook recommends the Nimbus 27 for buyers who are 'somewhat risk-averse about running shoes' and don't want to try something completely new.

Marathon Handbook recommends the Nimbus 27 for buyers who value durability, speculating there may not be a shoe on the market more durable than the Nimbus.

Marathon Handbook states he has yet to meet a person who dislikes the Nimbus.

Marathon Handbook describes the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 as big, bulky, comfortable, durable, and grippy.

Marathon Handbook finds the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is still only an easy running shoe for him, but he can do strides in them and feel good, and can run on pretty much any terrain in them and feel good.

Marathon Handbook finds the main differences between the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 and Novablast 5, other than weight, are grip and traction.

Marathon Handbook observes the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 does not have the gears the Novablast 5 does, but says if he needs to pick it up it is not a brick either.

Marathon Handbook observes the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 outsole is predominantly made for traction, with a network of rubber that supposedly makes it easy to run on snow, ice, and any uneven surface.

Marathon Handbook observes the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 upper feels a lot more rigid around the foot, which minimizes side-to-side rolling motion around the ankle and feels snug and secure.

Marathon Handbook states he has run on snow, ice, and slush in the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 and it is fine through all of it.

Marathon Handbook states his favorite is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27, saying no shoe does easy runs better than the Nimbus 27 in his opinion.

Marathon Handbook states if he wants an easy running shoe, no one knows its own identity better than the Nimbus.

Marathon Handbook states that 10 versions of Nimbus ago he would not have dreamed of doing a tempo run in a pair of Nimbuses, but now on version 27 they are a bit lighter and a bit bouncier, making them pretty versatile.

RadDadBodTV finds the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 to be actually fairly firm despite looking very cushioned.

MidLife Runner observes he does not think he puts enough power down into the Nimbus (and the Triumph and similar shoes), and he can feel that when running.

MidLife Runner observes that Nimbus and Triumph shoes feel more firm than he expects when he runs in them, even though he thinks they will be very comfortable based on their big-cushion build.

MidLife Runner speculates he may not like the Nimbus genre of shoe because he is not big enough — he weighs about 145–150 lbs and is between 5'6" and 5'7".

MidLife Runner speculates that many of his friends who wear the Nimbus are large people (e.g., 6'2" or taller) and that a bigger runner naturally puts more power down with each stride, activating or reacting with the foam differently than he does.