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Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
5 expert reviews#5 of 7 running shoesChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 has a critic score of 80 out of 100 from 5 professional reviews, including RunRepeat, Tom's Guide and T3. 3 of 5 recommend it, and scores range from 71 (Runner's World UK) to 85 (RunRepeat). 1 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 4 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: comfort and cushioning (5 of 5); performance (3 of 5). Most common complaints: size and weight (3 of 5); price (2 of 5). It ranks #5 of the 7 running shoes we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for recovery runs
Our verdict
5 professional reviewers tested the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance. Most common complaint: size and weight.
The catch: It is heavy and bulky, with poor energy return.
Critic agreement: Medium
Scores run from 71 to 851 printed scores, 4 estimated
4 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27?
Tom's Guide83est.
After 40 miles the reviewer finds the Nimbus 27 comfortable, smooth and stable, and better than the 26.
T383est.
The reviewer wore it through marathon training and her first marathon and found it very comfortable, light and stable.
RTINGS.com77est.
Tested as a protective, stable max-cushion trainer that is good for easy and recovery miles.
Runner's World UK71est.
The reviewer finds it comfortable for easy days but dull, blocky and poor value at its price compared with other Asics options.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Comfort and cushioning5 of 5
Performance3 of 5
What critics dislike most
Size and weight3 of 5
Price2 of 5
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Is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. It is heavy and bulky, with poor energy return.
Do critics agree about the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27?
Agreement is medium: scores range from 71 (Runner's World UK) to 85 (RunRepeat), a spread of 14 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land close together, with some outliers.
What do critics dislike about the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27?
Size and weight (3 of 5 reviews), Price (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27?
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 (critic score 89), best for faster paces.