ASICS Men's Gel-Nimbus 27 Running Shoes
ASICS
Best for
Best maximalist (Hoka class)
Amazon rating
Amazon aggregate, one input among many in the Verdict Score
Based on 1 trusted source
Current price
$124.95
Updated May 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 is positioned as a max-cushion, premium daily trainer for runners who prioritize a plush, protective ride over speed. believeintherun.com, a high-trust expert source, writes that 'if you're looking for a plush ride and you're okay with carrying a little extra weight, the Gel-Nimbus 27 is a solid pick.' doctorsofrunning.com frames it as 'a premium daily training shoe for those who want a high stack height but a balanced ride,' and an r/RunningShoeGeeks first-run review (high-trust) describes a smooth ride with cushion that's 'soft but not squishy.' The honest counterweight comes from runrepeat.com, which warns that the 'ultra-thick midsole provides a stable, shock-absorbing ride, but the bottom-heavy feel and firmer foam may not appeal to everyone.' An r/AskRunningShoeGeeks thread is more pointed, with one runner reporting numbness within a mile or two and trying loosened lacing without success. A r/RunningShoeGeeks comparison thread also notes the prior generation was 'awful for running anything more than 3–4 miles, flat as a board,' so reviewer history with this line is mixed.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust expert (believeintherun.com) and community (r/RunningShoeGeeks) sources agree on plush, smooth cushioning
- Multiple sources highlight stability impressive for the stack height
- doctorsofrunning.com positions it as a premium daily trainer with balanced ride
- Amazon corroboration is strong: 4.6 across 2,303 reviews
Where it falls short
- runrepeat.com explicitly flags a 'bottom-heavy feel and firmer foam' that won't suit every runner
- An r/AskRunningShoeGeeks thread reports numbness within a mile or two, suggesting fit can be problematic
- Considered too heavy for faster paces by reviewers across multiple sources
- Specialist-community history with the Nimbus line is mixed, with the prior generation criticized for being flat over longer distances
Across the reviewers we read, the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 is positioned as a max-cushion, premium daily trainer for runners who prioritize a plush, protective ride over speed. believeintherun.com, a high-trust expert source, writes that 'if you're looking for a plush ride and you're okay with carrying a little extra weight, the Gel-Nimbus 27 is a solid pick.' doctorsofrunning.com frames it as 'a premium daily training shoe for those who want a high stack height but a balanced ride,' and an r/RunningShoeGeeks first-run review (high-trust) describes a smooth ride with cushion that's 'soft but not squishy.'
The honest counterweight comes from runrepeat.com, which warns that the 'ultra-thick midsole provides a stable, shock-absorbing ride, but the bottom-heavy feel and firmer foam may not appeal to everyone.' An r/AskRunningShoeGeeks thread is more pointed, with one runner reporting numbness within a mile or two and trying loosened lacing without success. A r/RunningShoeGeeks comparison thread also notes the prior generation was 'awful for running anything more than 3–4 miles, flat as a board,' so reviewer history with this line is mixed.
Weighted overall, this is a maximalist-class daily trainer with a strong consensus on plush comfort and a real, documented dissent on weight and fit. Best suited to runners who want Hoka-style stack from a more traditional last.
I quite enjoyed the ride and it was very smooth with nice comfortable cushion. It was soft but not squishy, the FF Blast+ Eco had some nice ...
They've hurt my feet from the very beginning. Within a mile or two in, my feet and/or toes are numb. Tried not lacing them as tightly and have the some issues.
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