The verdict
The Gel-Nimbus 27 is the best-overall pick — ASICS's flagship plush trainer for high arches.
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
Strengths
- +Plush FF Blast Plus cushioning
- +Accommodating toe box for high-arch foot shape
- +Engineered for neutral runners
- +ASICS reliability
Watch-outs
- −Heavier than racing-flat alternatives
- −Premium pricing
- −Some runners find it too soft
How it compares
Most plush. Accommodating toe box. Premium.
Who this is for
At a glance: high-arch runners wanting maximum cushion.
Why you’d buy the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
- Plush FF Blast Plus cushioning.
- Accommodating toe box for high-arch foot shape.
- Engineered for neutral runners.
Why you’d skip it
- Heavier than racing-flat alternatives.
- Premium pricing.
- Some runners find it too soft.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
