ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Gel-Nimbus 27: what changed?

Quick answer

Same height and drop as the Gel-Nimbus 27, but lighter, with a firmer and snappier feel underfoot, a more breathable knit upper and a new outsole.

Stack (heel / forefoot)43.5 / 35.5mm unchanged

Drop8mm unchanged

Weight~~Heavier~~ → Noticeably lighter

Upper~~Engineered mesh~~ → Engineered knit

The 28 sheds a noticeable amount of weight while keeping the same stack, which you'll feel on long runs.

The ride is less sink-in soft than the 27. It's still a max-cushion shoe, but it gives back more when you push.

An engineered knit replaces the mesh and breathes better; a new hybrid ASICSGRIP outsole improves grip.

Get the Gel-Nimbus 28: if the 27 felt heavy or a little dead, or you want a max-cushion shoe that copes with some faster miles.

Get the Gel-Nimbus 27: Stick with the 27 if you love the softest possible ride: it's the plusher of the two.