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Heel Stack Height
43.8 mm
Weight
280.7 g (9.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
42.5 mm
Weight
272.9 g (9.63 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Vomero Plus
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28
The ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28 is a better choice than the Nike Vomero Plus for daily training and long runs. The ASICS's steadier platform and more resilient cushioning keep your stride consistent and your legs protected as the miles pile up, and it's a bit lighter, too. Runners who want more bounce should consider the Nike, as its lively foam and rockered heel make it more fun when you pick up the pace. The Nike shoe's roomier toe box is also a plus for those with taller toes.
Variants
- Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 28 (Arctic Blue/Velvet Purple - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 28 (Black/Cobalt Burst - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.1
6.7
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.8
1.8
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.1
3.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.1
8.3
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.7
1.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.2
5.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
280.7 g (9.90 oz)
272.9 g (9.63 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
43.8 mm
42.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.4 mm
36.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
6.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
99 mm (3.9")
97 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (3.0")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.26
2.28
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.34
3.24
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
67 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.6
8.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.091")
1.8 mm (0.072")
Toe TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.091")
-3.8 mm (-0.151")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
5.3
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
0.2 mm (0.007")
-5.6 mm (-0.221")
Arch Fit: Width
5.8
7.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.0 mm (-0.236")
-4.3 mm (-0.169")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.4
7.1
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
33 mm (1.3")
32 mm (1.3")
Heel Apex Position
28.1%
23.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.2°
15.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.5
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
61.3%
60.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
21.0°
24.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
Unknown
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
10.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
2.5
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
12.7 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
32.2 hrs
Time To Dry
46.0 hrs
Water Absorption
4.9
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
57.7%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.7
1.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
79.4%
64.7%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.8
1.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
79.5%
67.4%
Heel Cushioning
8.4
8.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.64 J
3.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.40 J
10.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.04 J
18.03 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.6
8.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.41 J
5.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.50 J
9.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.92 J
15.38 J
Heel Firmness
7.3
8.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
42.4 N/mm
48.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
51.2 N/mm
54.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
70.9 N/mm
74.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.0
7.4
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
53.1 N/mm
56.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
68.1 N/mm
70.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
94 N/mm
94 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.1
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.70 J
9.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.54 J
9.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.43 J
8.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.37 J
8.88 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.3
8.4
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
67 N
135 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.1
3.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
65.7%
53.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.4
7.8
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
12.8 N/mm
15.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
314 N
330 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.3
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
21.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
26.8 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.5
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
15.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
19.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
21.8 mm
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