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GEL-NIMBUS 28 TR

TrailReleased 2026JP

GEL-NIMBUS 28 TR carries the road GEL-NIMBUS 28 upper and cushioning platform into a mixed-terrain model with a textured outsole. It is about 20g lighter than the previous model in men's 27.0cm while retaining FF BLAST PLUS and PureGEL cushioning. An engineered knit upper wraps the foot, and ASICSGRIP with AHAR LO supplies grip and durability for longer runs that move between roads and light trails.

Intended uses:
Trail, Long run
2 sources · checked 2026-08-20

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a heavier Trail

Weight
294g
Of 811 known values: 587 lower, 3 equal, 221 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
heavierUpper 27.6%, including ties / average +27g
Drop
8mm
Of 815 known values: 409 lower, 237 equal, 169 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard64.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +1.2mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
-
Not registered
Carbon plate
No
83% of 786 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
FF BLAST PLUS / PureGEL
Outsole
ASICSGRIP / AHAR LO
Reference price
$180
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
The official ASICS US men's GEL-NIMBUS 28 TR page lists 294g / 10.4oz; the rendered page does not state the sample size.
Plate note
Complete exact ASICS technology lists identify the engineered-knit upper, PureGEL, FF BLAST PLUS, ASICSGRIP, and AHAR LO without identifying a carbon or carbon-infused structure.

Changes from the previous model

A comparison with the registered values for ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27 TR.

The comparable registered values for carbon status are unchanged.

These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.

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Weight

This shoe 294g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 8mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

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