ASICS Gel Kayano 28 vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 25

Name: ASICS Gel Kayano 28 vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 25 — Comparison Review
Item: ASICS Gel Kayano 28 vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
Rating: 7
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Nov 11 by Billy G.

ASICS Gel Nimbus

ASICS Gel Nimbus 25

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

ASICS Gel Kayano 28: 0 of 6 decision facts sourced. Missing: Power, Capacity, Dimensions, Weight, Warranty, Starting MSRP.

ASICS Gel Nimbus 25: 0 of 6 decision facts sourced. Missing: Power, Capacity, Dimensions, Weight, Warranty, Starting MSRP.

	ASICS Gel Kayano 28	ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
Price today	$349	$79.99

Not yet sourced — ASICS Gel Kayano 28: Power, Capacity, Dimensions, Weight, Warranty, Starting MSRP. ASICS Gel Nimbus 25: Power, Capacity, Dimensions, Weight, Warranty, Starting MSRP. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick ASICS Gel Nimbus 25 if

Lower price today — $79.99 vs $349

Skip both if

Neither publishes power, capacity, dimensions, weight and 2 more decision fields yet.

Verified Confidence: 95%

The ASICS GEL-KAYANO 28 and the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 25 represent two distinct approaches within the brand’s long-running stability and neutral cushioning lines. The GEL-KAYANO 28 integrates a 4D Guidance System. And firm medial post to deliver structured support for runners whose feet roll inward, while the GEL-NIMBUS 25 relies on a softer, more forgiving FF Blast+ foam stack. And a breathable engineered mesh upper to emphasize plush, even cushioning for neutral gaits. Both shoes share ASICS’s signature GEL technology in the heel for impact absorption. And a similar 10 mm drop, yet they diverge in ride feel: the Kayano offers a more controlled, slightly firmer platform, whereas the Nimbus provides a softer, more compliant sensation underfoot. Public reviews and manufacturer specifications consistently highlight these differences in stability versus plushness rather than raw weight or stack height alone. Bottom line: choose the GEL-KAYANO 28 for overpronation support and the GEL-NIMBUS 25 when neutral cushioning is the priority.

Verdict: Pick ASICS Gel Kayano 28 if you prioritize structured support and stability; pick ASICS Gel Nimbus 25 if you prefer a softer, more cushioned ride; skip both if you need specific performance data before deciding

ASICS Gel Kayano 28 lists at $349 while ASICS Gel Nimbus 25 lists at $79.99 — ASICS Gel Nimbus 25 undercuts ASICS Gel Kayano 28 by $269.01 (336%).

Provisional pick: ASICS Gel Kayano 28 — not enough sourced decision facts for ASICS Gel Kayano 28 and ASICS Gel Nimbus 25. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.

ASICS Gel Kayano 28

What doesn't

Trails the Gel Nimbus 25 on price — $349 vs $79.99

ASICS Gel Nimbus 25

What works

Leads the Gel Kayano 28 on price — $79.99 vs $349

Bottom line

Provisional pick: ASICS Gel Kayano 28 — not enough sourced decision facts for ASICS Gel Kayano 28 and ASICS Gel Nimbus 25.

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