ASICS Men's Gel-Nimbus 27 Running Shoes
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Best for long runs (cushioned)
Amazon rating
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$109.95
Updated Jun 27, 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 premium, high-stack cushioned daily trainer built for comfort over distance. The high-trust review at believeintherun describes it as soft but with some road feel, especially in the forefoot, and relatively smooth transitions despite weighing on the heavier side. A high-trust r/RunningShoeGeeks first-run reviewer called the ride very smooth with comfortable cushion, 'soft but not squishy,' crediting the FF Blast+ Eco foam.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust reviewers praise a smooth, plush, well-cushioned ride
- Tall, shock-absorbing stack suited to easy miles and longer distances
- Plush heel and gusseted tongue noted for step-in comfort
- Strong Amazon rating (4.6 across 2,500+ reviews)
Where it falls short
- Described by reviewers as heavy and 'bottom-heavy' with firmer foam
- A medium-tier owner reported numbness in feet and toes during runs
- High-trust community note flags earlier Nimbus versions feeling flat on longer runs
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Across the reviewers we read, the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 is positioned as a premium, high-stack cushioned daily trainer built for comfort over distance. The high-trust review at believeintherun describes it as soft but with some road feel, especially in the forefoot, and relatively smooth transitions despite weighing on the heavier side. A high-trust r/RunningShoeGeeks first-run reviewer called the ride very smooth with comfortable cushion, 'soft but not squishy,' crediting the FF Blast+ Eco foam.
The disagreements are real and consistent with a max-cushion shoe. Among the wider reviewer set, the ultra-thick midsole was described as stable and shock-absorbing but bottom-heavy with firmer foam that won't please everyone. A medium-tier r/AskRunningShoeGeeks owner reported numb feet and toes within a mile or two even after loosening the laces, a fit issue worth taking seriously. A separate high-trust r/RunningShoeGeeks comment about an earlier Nimbus noted it was a fantastic walking and office shoe but went 'flat' beyond a few miles, a reminder that plushness and long-run propulsion aren't the same thing.
Weighing the high-trust praise for plush comfort against the weight and fit caveats, the Nimbus 27 lands as a cushioned long-run and easy-day shoe rather than a fast one, which is the role it earns here.
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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