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ASICS
Gel-Nimbus 28
ASICS’ answer to the Bondi: deep cushion and excellent traction, with a slightly firmer, less rockered character.
Best for
- ✓Plush everyday comfort
- ✓All-day wear
- ✓Grippy, durable outsole
Not ideal for
- ✗Buyers wanting a flexible, ground-hugging feel
Specification sheet
- List price Approximate US retail
- ≈ $165
- Weight Manufacturer-reported, size-dependent
- 10.0 oz (284 g)
- Heel-to-toe drop Height difference, heel vs forefoot
- 8 mm
- Stack height (heel) Midsole thickness under the heel
- 42 mm
- Cushioning
- Maximum
- Stability
- Neutral
- Widths available
- Standard, Wide
- Waterproof
- No
- Slip-resistant
- —
- APMA seal American Podiatric Medical Association acceptance
- —
- Rocker sole Curved sole that rolls you forward
- No
- Breathability
- Medium
- Flexibility
- Low
- Upper
- Engineered knit
- Midsole foam
- FF Blast+ Eco (EVA blend) + Gel
- Outsole
- AHAR rubber
Upper
Engineered knit
Breathability: medium
Midsole
FF Blast+ Eco (EVA blend) + Gel
42 mm stack · 8 mm drop
Outsole
AHAR rubber
Flexibility: low
Where these specs come from
Status
Source
Manufacturer & retailer listings (pending verification)
Last checked
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