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ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28 vs Brooks Glycerin 23

The ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28 and Brooks Glycerin 23 are both neutral road running shoes with maximum cushioning. The GEL-NIMBUS 28 is 0.7 oz lighter (9.9 oz vs 10.6 oz).

ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28

ASICS

GEL-NIMBUS 28

4.4 (1,300)

$170

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Brooks Glycerin 23

Brooks

Glycerin 23

4.5 (1,305)

$175

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Specs side by side

GEL-NIMBUS 28Glycerin 23
Price $170 $175
Rating 4.4 / 5 (1,300 reviews) 4.5 / 5 (1,305 reviews)
Weight 9.9 oz 10.6 oz
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 8 mm
Cushioning Max Max
Support Neutral Neutral
Surface Road Road
Available for Men & Women Men & Women

Specs and prices from ASICS and Brooks, checked 2026-10-11. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.

Which should you get?

Get the GEL-NIMBUS 28 if…

  • you want the lighter shoe

Get the Glycerin 23 if…

  • it fits you better or you like its colors

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