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Brooks Glycerin 22
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28
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Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Dec 05, 2025 04:46 PM
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Updated Jan 19, 2026 05:35 PM
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Weight
292.9 g (10.33 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Weight
g ( oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
mm
Plate
Our Verdict
Brooks Glycerin 22
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28
Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
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Variants
- Glycerin 22 (Almond Peach/London-fog/Almond - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Amparo Blue/Hyper Iris/Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 28 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 28 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
292.9 g (10.33 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
27.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Outsole Heel Width
93 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.47
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.27
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
68.5%
Forefoot Energy Return
5.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
73.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.13 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.81 J
Heel Firmness
5.0
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
50.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
100.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
207.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.7
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
132.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
256.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
491.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.18 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.96 J
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