ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 vs ASICS Superblast 3
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27, the ASICS Superblast 3 is 70 g lighter, 2.8 mm more heel stack, ₹6,000 pricier, Ride +1.5.
 ASICSGel-Nimbus 27 |  ASICSSuperblast 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.83 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹16,000 | ₹21,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 300 g | 230 g |
| Heel stack | 43 mm | 45.8 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 35 mm | 37.7 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus Eco | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | standard | narrow |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Suitable for heavy runners | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Long runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Huge impact protection for any body weight · Slightly bouncier foam, no sinking feeling · Taller toe box and more breathable jacquard upper than the 26 · Forgiving, premium comfort from the first step · Good for long runs up to the full marathon | Most fun shoe of the year · Extremely soft FF Leap + FF Blast Plus midsole · Fit true to size at UK 8, snug and secure · Plush woven upper with gusseted tongue · Light at 230 g for a 46/38 mm stack · Stability improved once I'd done a few runs |
| Cons | Heavy at 300 g (UK 8) · Expensive at the ₹16,000 launch price · Less sock-like plushness than the 26's knit upper · Not for fast running · Not a stability shoe | Exposed midsole wears and cracks quickly · Outsole rubber wears fast · Narrower forefoot than Superblast 2 · Expensive at ₹22,000–23,000, rarely discounted · Can feel clunky for lighter runners · Less energetic than the Megablast |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you want a light shoe for fast running or need a stability shoe. | Avoid it if you have ankle pronation and need a stability shoe, or if you have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Gel-Nimbus 27
A premium, highly protective max-cushion shoe for beginners, heavy runners and long distances, and one of my top three max-cushion daily trainers. ₹16,000 is too expensive, but at around ₹11,000 I'd pick it over the 26 without a second thought.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a light shoe for fast running or need a stability shoe.
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Superblast 3
If money is no issue and you want one shoe that makes you love running, the Superblast 3 is the one I recommend. No other shoe this year gave me this much fun, though the soft exposed midsole wears quickly.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have ankle pronation and need a stability shoe, or if you have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version.
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