long distanceASICS
Gel-Nimbus 28 TR
Trail adaptation of the iconic Gel-Nimbus 28. Maximum cushioning and GEL technology meet trail-ready grip for long days on mixed terrain.
$180MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- long distance
- Cushioning
- soft
- Weight
- 295g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 34/26mm
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
3mm lugsSmooth trailDoor to trailRecovery runsUltra distanceMax cushion
Our read
Editorial interpretation from the specs and what we know of this shoe — opinion, not lab-tested.
Ride
Soft, tall cushioning built around ASICS GEL and a high stack, delivering a plush but somewhat vague ride with limited energy return.
Fit
Standard width only, with the roomy secure upper typical of the Nimbus line; no wide option limits fit choices.
Best for
Long, easy days on smooth or door-to-trail routes where cushioning matters more than grip.
Avoid if
You run technical, muddy, or rocky trails where deep lugs and a rock plate are needed.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.