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Gel-Nimbus 28

Name: Asics Gel-Nimbus 28
Brand: Asics
Price: 14995.00 INR
Availability: InStock

The plush, no-drama cloud for easy miles, long days on your feet, and everything in between.

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Gel-Nimbus 28

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The long version

The Nimbus has never been about speed, and the 28 doesn't pretend otherwise — it's ASICS' answer for runners who want to sink into a shoe rather than get launched off one. FF BLAST PLUS foam fills out a properly tall stack, and a PureGEL pod tucked into the rearfoot takes the edge off every heel strike without the dead-weight feel gel units used to carry. It's noticeably lighter than past Nimbus generations, but the ride is still unmistakably recovery-day: broad, forgiving and smooth through the transition rather than snappy off the toe.

Specifications

Weight: 278 g (EU 42)
Heel-to-toe drop: 5 mm
Heel stack height: 40 mm
Forefoot stack height: 34 mm
Midsole: FF BLAST PLUS + PureGEL
Upper: Knit construction, semi-gusseted tongue
Outsole: Hybrid ASICSGRIP combined with AHAR rubber
Energy return: 44.2% heel / 45.9% forefoot (RunRepeat lab test)
Surface: Road
Best for: Easy runs, recovery days, long runs
Colourway: Black / Graphite Grey

Sizing

First Stride lists EU sizing as the primary scale, with UK equivalents on each size button. Running shoes should have a thumb's width of room at the toe — if you are between sizes, take the larger one. Wide feet should size up half in Asics and Nike.

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Same job, ₹5,996 less

Asics charges a premium for the name on the side. Here’s a Chinese-brand alternative built to do the same job on the road, spec for spec — you decide if the difference is worth ₹5,996.

	Asics Gel-Nimbus 28	Qiaodan LH 600 2
Price	₹14,995	₹8,99940% less
Weight	278 g	310 g
Heel-to-toe drop	5 mm	9 mm
Heel stack height	40 mm	31 mm
Forefoot stack height	34 mm	22 mm
Plate	None	None
Midsole foam	FF BLAST PLUS + PureGEL	巭 TURBO (supercritical), full-length
Upper	Knit construction, semi-gusseted tongue	Jacquard woven mesh, multi-material paneling
Outsole	Hybrid ASICSGRIP combined with AHAR rubber	Rubber/EVA/TPU composite, full-contact
Energy return	44.2% heel / 45.9% forefoot (RunRepeat lab test)	—
Best for	Easy runs, recovery days, long runs	Everyday training, wide-fit comfort
Colourway	Black / Graphite Grey	Snow Grey

View Qiaodan LH 600 2

Core design differences

Midsole foam

Asics Gel-Nimbus 28: Gel-Nimbus 28 pairs FF BLAST PLUS with a PureGEL heel unit for Asics' signature soft-landing cushioning at a very low 5mm drop.

Qiaodan LH 600 2: LH 600 2's supercritical foam runs firmer and flatter underfoot, with a higher 9mm drop that shifts more impact toward the forefoot.

Fit

Asics Gel-Nimbus 28: The Nimbus's standard Asics last runs true but narrow for some feet.

Qiaodan LH 600 2: LH 600 2's wide-fit last is worth a look for runners the Nimbus squeezes, though it's 32g heavier as a result.

Stability

Asics Gel-Nimbus 28: Gel-Nimbus 28 leans toward a supportive, stable ride.

Qiaodan LH 600 2: LH 600 2 is built as a straightforward neutral trainer.