ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs ASICS Superblast 3
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28, the ASICS Superblast 3 is 50 g lighter, 2.8 mm more heel stack, ₹5,000 pricier, Ride +2.5.
 ASICSGel-Nimbus 28 |  ASICSSuperblast 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.50 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹16,999 | ₹21,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 280 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 | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | standard | narrow |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Outstanding step-in comfort · Plush upper, soft laces and thick heel padding · True to size with good toe room · Extremely protective cushioning · About 20 g lighter than the Nimbus 27 · Reflective overlays for night runs | 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 | Foam feels flat on runs over 10 km after 100 km · Squishing sound from the foam after 60–70 km · Upper traps heat at faster paces · Narrower platform than the 27 · may feel less stable · Less outsole rubber and more wear than earlier versions · Poor value at ₹17,000 next to a discounted Nimbus 27 | 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 one shoe for long runs or faster running, because the foam felt flat after 10 km and the upper traps heat. | 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 28
For heavy beginners, walk-runners and recovery days, it is one of the most comfortable shoes in the world. With ₹17,000 in hand I would not buy it again: I'd buy a discounted Nimbus 27 and a lighter daily trainer.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want one shoe for long runs or faster running, because the foam felt flat after 10 km and the upper traps heat.
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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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