# ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-gel-nimbus-27
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/running-shoes
- Placement: #10 of 17 in Running Shoes, C tier
- Brand: ASICS
- LP on this board: 426
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T01:12:57.233Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Plush cushioning makes it ideal for long distances, but it is the least responsive of the picks.

## For

- Plush cushioning
- Long-distance comfort
- Max-cushion cruiser with a thick, slow-wearing midsole
- One of the most padded, hard-wearing uppers in the business
- A shoe you buy once and forget about for a year

## Evidence

Consolidated from 28 cited sources across 22 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Runner Beans | Charlie Watson | B | https://therunnerbeans.com/asics-nimbus-27-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/indianrunners | u/whiskeyin | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/indianrunners/comments/1u3ijvt/asics_gel_nimbus_27_feels_like_a_cloud_but_i_hate/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Run Weekly | Run Weekly | B | https://www.runweekly.com/asics-gel-nimbus-27-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GearLab | Ally Arcuri | B | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/shoes-and-boots/running-shoes-womens/asics-gel-nimbus-27-womens | fetched and confirmed |
| Marathonhandbook | marathonhandbook.com | B | https://marathonhandbook.com/asics-gel-nimbus-vs-kayano/ | fetched and confirmed |
| These 9 Were the Most Comfortable and Supportive | shape.com | C | https://www.shape.com/best-shoes-for-nurses-7497318 | fetched and confirmed |
| Bestwalkingfeet | Daniela Fortino | B | https://bestwalkingfeet.com/asics-gel-nimbus-27-running-shoe-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Rachel Case | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/95577453452/posts/10164713353693453/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tiktok | tiktok.com | - | https://www.tiktok.com/@podiatristelliott/video/7673112153439669524 | fetched and confirmed |
| Xolvie | O. Zeki | D | https://www.sikayetvar.com/en/asics-us/asics-gel-nimbus-27-wears-out-in-months-despite-light-running | fetched and confirmed |
| The FOD Runner | The FOD Runner | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf_Ki6qN-QY | fetched and confirmed |
| Casey Atkinson | Casey Atkinson | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsC2PKvveCI | fetched and confirmed |
| Dave The Runner | Dave The Runner | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ErwKU7YLFQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Hes Kicks | Hes Kicks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1eUvPvhirQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Flawless Physio \| Shoe Reviews | Flawless Physio \| Shoe Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVV6KhSdeKE | fetched and confirmed |
| Flawless Physio \| Shoe Reviews | Flawless Physio \| Shoe Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkiHpGQ_TZE | fetched and confirmed |
| EDDBUD | stevesandvik2577 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojcW5caCRuc#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Flawless Physio \| Shoe Reviews | Flawless Physio \| Shoe Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-t6IgGvbG4 | fetched and confirmed |
| The FOD Runner | The FOD Runner | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np3ySVOre-k | fetched and confirmed |
| The Run Testers | The Run Testers | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EbTMPpK5U4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Running in Japan | Running in Japan | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OczNAB4Pv6U | fetched and confirmed |
| The Run Testers | The Run Testers | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-vKGqa_35k | fetched and confirmed |
| The FOD Runner | MiracleWarriors | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf_Ki6qN-QY#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Running in Japan | RunningInJapan | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OczNAB4Pv6U#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| It's Matt B | MiracleWarriors | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvTP17vPWYk#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Marathon Sports | marathonsports.com | C | https://www.marathonsports.com/blog/asics-gel-nimbus-27-review?srsltid=AfmBOopy2IJ6WLwOECxX2owpjrXmNJQ20Hh_qF0zf0iSwTDXJrRPbHMj | fetched and confirmed |
| Alastair Running | Alastair Running | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybiklGdn40A | fetched and confirmed |
| runnersworld.com | - | - | https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a19663621/best-running-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-metaspeed-sky-tokyo |
| 6 | ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-gel-kayano-33 |
| 7 | Hoka Mach 6 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoka-mach-6 |
| 8 | Nike Alphafly 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/nike-alphafly-3 |
| 9 | Nike Pegasus 41 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/nike-pegasus-41 |
| 11 | Adidas Duramo Speed 2 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/adidas-duramo-speed-2 |
| 12 | Hoka Clifton 9 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoka-clifton-9 |
| 13 | New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-1080v14 |
| 14 | Nike Pegasus Premium | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/nike-pegasus-premium |
| 15 | adidas Ultraboost 5 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/adidas-ultraboost-5 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/running-shoes.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

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