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Weight
301.7 g (10.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.8 mm
Plate
None
Weight
292.9 g (10.33 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27
Brooks Glycerin 22
The ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27 and Brooks Glycerin 22 are contemporary premium daily trainers from their respective brands. The ASICS is the softer, better-cushioned of the two, and it holds up much better over long runs. The Brooks isn't the fastest shoe, but it has much better energy return than the ASICS, and is also much more stable, thanks to its firmer midsole and lower stack height.
Variants
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Amber/Neutral Pink - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Birch/Cold Moss - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Almond Peach/London-fog/Almond - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Amparo Blue/Hyper Iris/Yellow - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.6
5.7
Forefoot Energy Return
2.8
5.8
Forefoot Stack Height
35.2 mm
27.4 mm
Weight
4.3
4.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.3
4.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
301.7 g (10.64 oz)
292.9 g (10.33 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
45.0 mm
37.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.2 mm
27.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.8 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
76 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.09
2.47
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.30
4.27
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.5 mm (0.057")
Toe TTS Deviation
3.7 mm (0.146")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.3
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.2 mm (-0.126")
Arch Fit: Width
8.8
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.1
2.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return
68.0%
68.5%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.8
5.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
69.2%
73.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
7.6
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.38 J
2.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.45 J
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.82 J
17.13 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.6
6.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.22 J
3.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.40 J
6.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.18 J
9.81 J
Heel Firmness
5.3
5.0
Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N
53.3 N/mm
50.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
105.2 N/mm
100.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
210.4 N/mm
207.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.0
8.7
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
87.9 N/mm
132.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
175.1 N/mm
256.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
323.4 N/mm
491.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
5.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.84 J
6.18 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.65 J
6.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.54 J
6.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.51 J
5.96 J
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