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ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27
Saucony Triumph 23
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Weight
301.7 g (10.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.8 mm
Plate
None
Weight
264.8 g (9.34 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.6 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27
Saucony Triumph 23
The ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27 and Saucony Triumph 23 are both highly cushioned daily trainers that prioritize cushioning over performance. However, the Triumph 23 is noticeably lighter and has more bounce than the NIMBUS 27. This weight difference is largely due to the NIMBUS 27's much higher stack height, and the taller stack of foam in the ASICS shoe does provide better impact absorption.
Variants
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Amber/Neutral Pink - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Birch/Cold Moss - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Birch/Indigo Blue - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Black/Breeze - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Black/Lake Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Black/Lake Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Carbon/Mojave - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Cream/Mineral Beige - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Grand Shark/Pure Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Illusion Blue/Indigo Blue - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Indigo Fog/Denim Blue - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Light Ube/Dark Ube - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Lite-show/Light Orange - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Nature Bathing/Guava - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Nature Bathing/Lime Green - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Pure Aqua/White - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Pure Aqua/White - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (Wave Teal/Saxon Green - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (White/Glacier Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (White/Glacier Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (White/Huddle Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 27 (White/Light Ube - (Women - US 7))
- Triumph 23 (Arctic - (Women - US 7))
- Triumph 23 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 23 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Triumph 23 (Cameo/Quartz - (Women - US 7))
- Triumph 23 (Grey/Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 23 (Iceburg/Carbon - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 23 (Lapis/Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 23 (Navy/Cameo - (Women - US 7))
- Triumph 23 (Navy/Red - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 23 (Shadow/Vizi - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 23 (White/Azurit - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 23 (White/Cloud - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 23 (White/Wistful - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.6
7.3
Forefoot Energy Return
2.8
7.9
Heel Energy Return
2.1
7.4
Weight
4.3
5.8
Forefoot Stack Height
35.2 mm
29.8 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.3
5.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
301.7 g (10.64 oz)
264.8 g (9.34 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
45.0 mm
39.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.2 mm
29.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.8 mm
9.6 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")
99 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
80 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
122 mm (4.8")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.09
2.51
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.30
4.09
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")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.1
7.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
68.0%
77.7%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.8
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
69.2%
80.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
8.1
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.38 J
3.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.45 J
10.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.82 J
16.99 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.6
7.6
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.22 J
4.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.40 J
8.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.18 J
11.65 J
Heel Firmness
5.3
5.2
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
53.3 N/mm
48.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
105.2 N/mm
104.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
210.4 N/mm
246.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.0
8.3
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
87.9 N/mm
104.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
175.1 N/mm
234.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
323.4 N/mm
481.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
6.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.84 J
7.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.65 J
7.27 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.54 J
7.13 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.51 J
7.03 J
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