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ASICSWhich should you buy?
Choose the Vomero 18 if you want deep, stable cushioning and a roomy fit at a fairer price.
Choose the Gel-Nimbus 28 if you want the softest, most luxurious ride and a lighter shoe.
The Vomero 18 is 20 g heavier than the Gel-Nimbus 28. It has 2.5 mm more foam under the heel. Its drop is 10 mm against 8 mm. It costs £35 less at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Vomero 18Nike | Gel-Nimbus 28ASICS |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 90/100 (2 reviews) | 86/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 298 g | 278 g |
| Heel stack | 46 mm | 43.5 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Plush |
| Bounce | Lively | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard, wide | standard, wide |
| Waterproof version | Nike Vomero 18 GORE-TEX | No |
| UK RRP | £145 | £180 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Vomero 18
- Much deeper cushioning
- Plush, comfortable upper
- Very stable for a max-cushion shoe
- Heavier than the Vomero 17
- Outsole wears quickly
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Gel-Nimbus 28
- Noticeably lighter than the Nimbus 27
- Softer, more comfortable upper
- Smoother, quicker transitions
- Less outsole rubber, so less durable
- Not much energy return for the price
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
Nike Vomero 18: A much thicker midsole than the Vomero 17, now mostly ReactX with a ZoomX core, plus a plusher, roomier upper and a lower price.
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28: Around 7% lighter than the Nimbus 27, with a slightly softer, more sculpted FF Blast+ midsole, a softer engineered-mesh upper and less outsole rubber.
Prices for the Vomero 18 Prices for the Gel-Nimbus 28
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