ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25 vs Nike Vomero Plus
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25, the Nike Vomero Plus is 8 g lighter, 2 mm more drop, 5 mm more heel stack, ₹10,000 pricier, Ride +1.5.
 ASICSGel-Nimbus 25 |  NikeVomero Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 8.50 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹6,000 | ₹16,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 289 g | 281 g |
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mm | 35 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | ZoomX |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | – | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Long runsWalking |
| Pros | Plushness I have not felt in any other shoe · Premium soft upper and heel padding · Best gusseted tongue I have used · Wide forefoot platform gives a stable ride · Foam should not go flat before 800 km · Absolute value at ₹6,000 | Springy, energetic ZoomX ride · Light and breathable for a max-cushion shoe · Foam didn't flatten over a half marathon · Helps when you pick up the pace · Excellent, durable grip · Plush heel padding and tongue, no heel slippage · Reflective details, expected to last over 1,000 km |
| Cons | Thick upper, poor breathability, noticeable after a half marathon · Very poor grip in wet conditions · Only a recovery shoe for fast runners | Expensive at ₹16,000 in India · Only on Nike's website, imported with tax · Unstable for paces slower than 6 min/km · Not for heavy runners or weak ankles |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you often run in the wet or want a shoe for fast running, since wet grip is poor and it becomes only a recovery shoe for fast runners. | Avoid it if you run slower than 6 min/km, are a heavy runner, or have ankle stability problems. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Gel-Nimbus 25
The plushness of the Nimbus 25 is something I have not found in any other shoe, and it is a joy for beginners, slow runners, heavy runners and anyone recovering from injury. At around ₹6,000 it is absolute value for money, and I give it 8 out of 10.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you often run in the wet or want a shoe for fast running, since wet grip is poor and it becomes only a recovery shoe for fast runners.
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Vomero Plus
One of my top three max-cushion daily trainers of 2025; I couldn't find any problem with it for its purpose. It's expensive at ₹16,000, and it suits runners at 5 to 6 min/km, not slow, heavy or unstable runners.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you run slower than 6 min/km, are a heavy runner, or have ankle stability problems.
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