ShoeGeometry

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

Max cushionRoadNo plate2025Men'sCurrent

Specifications

Heel-to-toe drop
Manufacturer stated
8mm
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Heel stack
Manufacturer stated
44mm
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Forefoot stack
Manufacturer stated
36mm
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Weight
Manufacturer stated
281g
Mediumregex_specs_v2size 9source
Plate
No plate
Primary foam
FF Blast Plus
List price
$170

Plate, foam and price from Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 Review: Best Supporting Actor | Believe in the Run.

Geometry

Catalogue average: heel 39 mm, forefoot 32 mm, rocker apex 65 %ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: heel 44 mm, forefoot 36 mm (drop 8 mm); rocker apex 66 % of length, radius 39 % of length.44 mm36 mmRocker apex at 66 % of length from the heelrocker apex 66 %toeheel
Forefoot: rocker apex later earlierRear: heel stack lower higher not measured
Dashed: average of the catalogue
Drawn from the measured values, to scale for a 290 mm shoe; the grey upper is a generic outline, not this shoe’s. ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: heel 44 mm, forefoot 36 mm (drop 8 mm); rocker apex 66 % of length, radius 39 % of length.

Percent values are relative to shoe length so they compare across images and sizes; millimetre values are lab measurements from the cited source. See how rocker geometry is defined.

Rocker apex
AI estimated
66.4%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker radius
AI estimated
39%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker rise angle
AI estimated
32deg
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker angle at toe
AI estimated
62deg
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Toe tip over ground
AI estimated
45mm

Average of two photos 0.4 mm apart.

Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Visible rocker lift onset
AI estimated
75%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Toe spring (relative)
AI estimated
20.9%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Midsole width (forefoot)
Externally measured
119mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Midsole width (heel)
Externally measured
99.1mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Interior forefoot width
Externally measured
97.6mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Toebox width
Externally measured
72.5mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source

Stiffness

Longitudinal stiffness
Derived
80/ 100
Mediumlab_bending_force_score · 1source
Midsole firmness
Derived
71/ 100
Mediumlab_midsole_firmness_score · 1source

How it compares

  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28's heel-to-toe drop is 8 mm, higher than the catalogue median of 6 mm (55% of the 91 other current shoes are lower).
  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28's heel stack is 44 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 39 mm (84% of the 91 other current shoes are thinner).
  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28's forefoot stack is 36 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 32 mm (78% of the 91 other current shoes are thinner).
  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28's weight is 272 g, about the catalogue median of 268 g (55% of the 82 other current shoes are lighter).

Appears in:Max cushionHigh stack

Compare:ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Mizuno Neo Vista 3ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs On Cloudsurfer 3Previous version: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

What changed from the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27

Weight lighter, stiffness stiffer, foam changed. Compared with the previous version in this catalogue; differences within measurement noise are shown as about the same.

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: heel 44 mm, forefoot 36 mm (drop 8 mm); rocker apex 66 % of length, radius 39 % of length.ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: rocker apex at 66 % of lengthASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: heel 44 mm, forefoot 36 mm (drop 8 mm); rocker apex 68 % of length, radius 33 % of length.ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27: rocker apex at 68 % of length
  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 2844/36 mm · apex 66 %
  • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 2744/36 mm · apex 68 %
Midsoles drawn from measured values on a common length (290 mm), heels aligned, toe to the left; dots mark the rocker apex. Dotted lines use typical values where a shoe has no measurement. Exact values are in the table below.
MeasureASICS Gel-Nimbus 27ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28Change
Heel stack43.5 mm43.5 mmabout the same
Forefoot stack35.5 mm35.5 mmabout the same
Drop8 mm8 mmabout the same
Weight306 g272 glighter (−34 g)
Rocker apex67.8% of length66.4% of lengthabout the same
Toe tip over ground42.4 mm45.5 mmhigher (+3.1 mm)
Rocker rise angle33.2°31.7°about the same
Stiffness64/10080/100stiffer (+16)
Firmness73/10071/100about the same
Forefoot base width119.5 mm119 mmabout the same
FoamFF Blast+ EcoFF Blast Pluschanged

Full side-by-side comparison →

Wrong value? Missing data? Tell me
Stored only to improve the site; see privacy.

Sources

  • Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 Review: Best Supporting Actor | Believe in the Runreviewbelieveintherun.comaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗
  • ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 Review (2026) - Doctors of RunningreviewBlueprintaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗
  • asics-gel-nimbus-28 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=b04f2225f13f56dc618f76904444d4710079588c538458ce9637dbae49cf7793; 0.3
  • asics-gel-nimbus-28 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=55ee9073c4da577f2b407b587fbf7036f27fa97575cb90755bbf92ad6b136429; 0.3
  • asics-gel-nimbus-28 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=1c63c84cb2c80c6ff96319f7970e9fc211a6671c52723bc222b8d3b52d79da87; 0.3
  • asics-gel-nimbus-28 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=700a66d132d36a8290566063294533e51240e62af3ceee5011691a43741dce39; 0.3
  • asics-gel-nimbus-28 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=e2ddb24665ee0d63c73a60c79821c20e7a14b190ee219e6be2643816b7b78bf9; 0.3
  • Cut in half: ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 Review (2025) | RunRepeatlabRunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviewsaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗

All approved observations

Every recorded value, including superseded ones. The displayed value per metric is chosen by precedence (measured › stated › derived › AI estimated), then confidence, then recency. 84 further observations awaiting review.

MetricValueClassConfidenceMethodSourceRecorded
Heel-to-toe drop8 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Heel-to-toe drop8 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Heel stack44 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Heel stack44 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Heel stack43 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Forefoot stack36 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Forefoot stack36 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Forefoot stack35 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Weight272 g (US M9)StatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Weight281 g (size 9)StatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Rocker apex66.4 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker apex66.2 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker radius39 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker radius39 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker rise angle32 degest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker rise angle32 degest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe tip over ground46 mmest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker angle at toe62 degest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe tip over ground45 mmest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker angle at toe62 degest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Visible rocker lift onset75 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Visible rocker lift onset74.8 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe spring (relative)20.9 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe spring (relative)20.9 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Midsole width (forefoot)119 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Midsole width (heel)99.1 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Interior forefoot width97.6 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Toebox width72.5 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Longitudinal stiffness80 DerivedMediumlab_bending_force_score 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Midsole firmness71 DerivedMediumlab_midsole_firmness_score 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03

Classes: Manufacturer stated · Externally measured · AI estimated · Derived · User reported.

Shoes with similar geometry

Compare these →

Closest current models from other lines by stack, drop, rocker, toe height, stiffness, firmness, weight and width, whichever both shoes have.

Side profile illustration of the Puma MagMax Nitro 2
Puma
MagMax Nitro 2
Max cushion · No plate
Drop
8 mm
Heel
46 mm
Apex
67%

vs this shoe: 5 mm lower toe

Side profile illustration of the Adidas Hyperboost Edge
Adidas
Hyperboost Edge
Max cushion · No plate
Drop
6 mm
Heel
45 mm
Apex
67%

vs this shoe: softer foam · more flexible · 2 mm less drop

Side profile illustration of the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33
ASICS
Gel-Kayano 33
Stability · No plate
Drop
8 mm
Heel
41 mm
Apex
65%

vs this shoe: softer foam · 5 mm lower toe · 23 g heavier

Side profile illustration of the Saucony Endorphin Azura
Saucony
Endorphin Azura
Daily trainer · No plate
Drop
8 mm
Heel
40 mm
Apex
66%

vs this shoe: more flexible · 31 g lighter · 4 mm lower heel