Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Brooks Ghost 17: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Brooks Ghost 17: 82% of 11 owners recommend it, vs 42% of 45 for the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
82%of 11 owners recommend
82% recommend · 0% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
- A dependable, comfortable daily trainer that owners reach for on the majority of their runs
- Plenty of cushioning with a higher stack, often described as crazy soft and easy on the feet
- Handles long runs and half marathons reliably, holding up over a few hundred miles
Owners complain about
- Runs a bit heavy, so owners suggest a faster shoe for racing or speed sessions
- The redesign feels like a different shoe to some longtime Ghost wearers
- Toe box can feel narrow, which was a dealbreaker for a couple of owners
What Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 owners say
“the second I step back into hokas or the nimbus my feet are fine again”— Jumpy-Daddy5809 on
Reddit
“Great so far and a huge cushion upgrade from my older winflos. Great upper. Overall great for long easy runs.”— Forsaken_Ducky on
Reddit
“I tried the Nimbus earlier this week and found them to be extremely soft at the metatarsal head”
What Brooks Ghost 17 owners say
“these shoes are IT”
“Not a shoe to go fast but a fantastic daily trainer.”
“Its like running with a stiff truck tire for a midsole. Its dead, heavy and depressing”— @albertteng1191 on
YouTube