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Enjoy a soft underfoot experience with a plush fit with the Asics Nimbus 27, a high-cushion trainer built for all your walking or running miles
- Offset
- 8 mm
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Support
- Neutral - Neutral shoes allow the foot to move and flex with minimal guidance.
- Cushion
- high
- Stack height (heel/forefoot)
- 43.5 mm/35.5 mm
- Surface
- Road
Soft Landings Wrapped in a Premium, Plush Package
The updated ASICS Nimbus 27 delivers exceptional comfort, offering smooth, cushioned landings with every stride. Building on the legacy of its predecessor, this high-cushion running shoe enhances your running experience with improved features designed for a softer, more responsive ride.
Step into immediate comfort with the OrthoLite™ X-55 sockliner, which provides a plush, welcoming feel from the moment you put them on. The midsole features FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning, delivering a balance of softness and responsiveness. Made with approximately 24% bio-based materials from renewable resources, this eco-friendly foam reduces the shoe’s carbon footprint. For added comfort, Asics’ PureGEL® technology is incorporated into the midsole, further enhancing its lightweight, plush feel.
The Nimbus 27 also boasts an engineered jacquard mesh upper, which wraps securely around your foot while keeping it breathable and cool. The soft, stretchy knitted mesh around the heel collar and tongue offers an adaptive, snug fit that accommodates a wide range of foot shapes. To top it off, the upgraded ASICS®GRIP™ outsole rubber increases durability and grip, ensuring a smooth, stable ride with a softer sensation underfoot.
With thoughtful design improvements across the board, the Nimbus 27 delivers unbeatable comfort, performance, and longevity, mile after mile.
Features & Benefits:
- FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning creates soft, responsive landings and is made with 24% recycled bio-based content
- PureGEL® technology gives you premium, lightweight cushioning for softer landings
- HYBRID ASICSGRIP™ outsole rubber increases grip and durability while adding softness underfoot
- OrthoLite™ X-55 sockliner adds immediate step-in comfort
- The soft and stretchy knit tongue and heel collar construction create a plush, comfortable fit
- Engineered jacquard mesh upper creates a soft wrap around your foot with enhanced ventilation
- Produces a carbon footprint that is 27% lower than the industry average
- Reflective details increase visibility in low-light conditions
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Reviews
Based on 10 Verified Reviews
100%
Would Recommend This Product
Sarah Reading
May 26, 2026
Great service
Awesome as they were able to quickly change address I needed them sent to(my error on order) FYI, I have owned many versions of this shoe
Anonymous
March 01, 2026
Favorite Everyday and Recovery Run Shoe
This is my third Gel-Nimbus and it's my go-to running shoe for everyday runs and recovery runs. The shoes are very comfortable, well-cushioned, and durable.
Anonymous
January 02, 2026
Amazing sneakers
Overall 5 stars from beginning to end!
Kiley McCarthy
April 20, 2025
Gel Nimbus 27
They are amazing shoes. I love how bouncy they are and they fit great.
Juan Pablo Rivero
March 08, 2025
Great shoe for easy miles
I bought the ASICS Nimbus 27 for my wife, and she’s been thrilled with them. She loves the soft, plush upper that offers both support and stretch, and once she adjusted the laces, the fit felt secure with plenty of toe room. On her easy runs, the cushioned FF BLAST PLUS ECO midsole and PureGEL heel insert made each step feel light and effortless. While they’re not the most responsive shoes, the comfort and reliable traction — even on wet roads — have made them her go-to for relaxed, everyday miles.
Anonymous
March 04, 2025
Great experience
I was fitted and recommendations were made. The running shoes I purchased were perfect! Comfortable, wide enough toe box and with lots of cushion and arch support. Excellent staff too.ill be returning.
Kathy
February 17, 2025
Heel to toe comfort [STAFF REVIEW]
Comfortable feel around my whole foot (Both of them ; )
Anonymous
January 11, 2026
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
These shoes cushioned as advertised, but are definitely wider mid sole than previous models. Using the very top lace hole does help with the shoe feeling more aligned with the foot shape if you have narrower feet. Great tip from the associates.
Ming Sun
September 06, 2025
classic nimbus
classic nimbus, good cushioned shoes; suitable for LSD; also, feel like niumbus 27 has better midsole support than nimbus 25
KarLeigh
February 20, 2025
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 Review [STAFF REVIEW]
I was a big fan of the 26s but I think the changes made are for the better. The upper seems much more durable and I really like the density of the foam. However, there is a LOT of foam and not in a good way. I've rolled my ankle while wearing the shoes a handful of times. Although very comfortable, I would like to see less stack height in the next versions.
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