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Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Hoka Clifton 10: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 42% of 45 Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 owners recommend it, vs 40% of 128 for the Hoka Clifton 10.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Asics Gel-Nimbus 28

42%of 45 owners recommend

42% recommend · 14% neutral · 44% don't

Owners praise

Plush, high-cushion feel that owners love for easy, long, and recovery runs, several describe it as 'walking on cloud'
Relieves foot pain and soreness better than some other cushioned brands (Hoka, New Balance) for owners who struggle with those

Owners complain about

A hole wears through the upper near the toe/toenail area, reported by multiple owners across the 25, 26, and 27 generations as a recurring defect
Some owners have switched away to rivals like the Vomero Plus, Asics Superblast, or New Balance 1080v14, finding the Nimbus less responsive or appealing in comparison
A subset of owners report painful hot spots, an overly soft metatarsal area, or shin splints, for some, Asics as a brand worsened foot pain

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Hoka Clifton 10

40%of 128 owners recommend

40% recommend · 18% neutral · 42% don't

Owners praise

Plush, comfortable cushioning
Great for walking and daily wear
Wider, roomier toe box than Bondi

Owners complain about

Poor durability, wears out fast
Caused foot, arch and ankle pain
Too soft and unstable, heel collapses

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Which should you buy?

Get the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 if

✓Long-distance and marathon runners wanting max cushioning for easy/recovery runs
✓Runners who also want a comfy daily walking or standing-all-day shoe
✓People whose feet hurt in firmer trainers and need extra plush support
✓Runners building a rotation who want a dedicated soft recovery-day shoe

Skip it if

Runners wanting a responsive, energetic ride for faster-paced training
High-mileage runners bothered by recurring upper holes or quick sole wear

Get the Hoka Clifton 10 if

✓Walkers and people on their feet all day
✓Easy, recovery and long slow runs
✓Those who want maximum plush cushioning
✓Wide-foot runners who find the Bondi too narrow

Skip it if

Runners wanting a stable, responsive ride
People prone to arch, ankle or plantar pain

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”
— orbitolinid on Reddit

What Hoka Clifton 10 owners say

“me gusta las semsaciiones que son buenas”
— @Khoscorro32 on YouTube

“Very nice shoes and I’ve got the crazy Color one”
— kenny61953 on Reddit

“teniendo Clifton 9 ya no quiero esas 10”
— @diegoglezmad on YouTube

Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Hoka Clifton 10: frequently asked questions

Is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 or the Hoka Clifton 10 better?

Real owners rate these about evenly: 42% of 45 Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 owners recommend it, vs 40% of 128 for the Hoka Clifton 10.

Who should get the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28?

Owners point the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 at long-distance and marathon runners wanting max cushioning for easy/recovery runs, and runners who also want a comfy daily walking or standing-all-day shoe.

Who should get the Hoka Clifton 10?

Owners point the Hoka Clifton 10 at walkers and people on their feet all day, and easy, recovery and long slow runs.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 is a hole wears through the upper near the toe/toenail area, reported by multiple owners across the 25, 26, and 27 generations as a recurring defect. For the Hoka Clifton 10, it's poor durability, wears out fast.