Gel-Nimbus v27
Width options: standard, wide (Men's) / standard, wide (Women's)
Imported family signal
32 of 34 runners said this shoe fit true to size.
Sizing vs. popular reference shoes
| If you wear | Length | Width | Toebox | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asics Metaspeed Sky+ (Women's) 9100% 2 of 2 runners landed on 9 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 9-9 |
Asics Novablast 5 (Women's) unknown67%8.5 2E33% 2 of 3 runners landed on unknown (1.3 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 3 reportsUS 8.52-8.52 |
Brooks Glycerin 21 (Women's) 867%13/4E33% 2 of 3 runners landed on 8 (1.4 weighted). | True to size | Slightly wide | Roomy toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 3 reportsUS 8-134 |
Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 (Men's) 12D100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 12D (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly wide | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 12-12 |
Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 (Women's) 10100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 10-10 |
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 (Men's) EU44100% 1 of 1 runners landed on EU44 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 44-44 |
Asics Novablast 5 (Men's) 11100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 11 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 11-11 |
Asics Superblast 1 (Women's) 11.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 11.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 11.5-11.5 |
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 (Women's) 6.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 6.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 6.5-6.5 |
Brooks Ghost 17 (Women's) 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
Hoka Clifton 8 (Women's) 10.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 10.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 10.5-10.5 |
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 12 (Women's) 11.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 11.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 11.5-11.5 |
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 13 (Women's) 9.0 wide100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9.0 wide (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Cramped toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
New Balance FuelCell SC Elite 3 (Men's) M13100% 1 of 1 runners landed on M13 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 13-13 |
New Balance More 4 (Women's) 9100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
Nike Pegasus 40 (Men's) 10100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 10-10 |
Nike Pegasus 42 (Men's) 10100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 10-10 |
Nike Pegasus 42 (Women's) 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 (Men's) 10100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 10-10 |
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 (Women's) 8.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Snug toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8.5-8.5 |
Saucony Triumph 20 (Women's) 13100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 13 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Cramped toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 13-13 |
Saucony Triumph 22 (Women's) 10100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 10-10 |
Nike Pegasus 39 (Women's) 6.5D100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 6.5D (0.4 weighted). | Size down 0.5 | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 6.5-6.5 |
Asics Novablast 4 (Women's) 1250%unknown50% 1 of 2 runners landed on 12 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 12-12 |
Nike Invincible 4 (Women's) US 7 women's50%UK 750% 1 of 2 runners landed on UK 7 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 7-7 |
Asics Gel-Trabuco 12 (Men's) 1150%EU4450% 1 of 2 runners landed on 11 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | Slightly wide | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 11-44 |
2 of 2 runners landed on 9 (0.9 weighted).
2 of 3 runners landed on unknown (1.3 weighted).
2 of 3 runners landed on 8 (1.4 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 12D (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on EU44 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 11 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 11.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 6.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 10.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 11.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9.0 wide (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on M13 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 13 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 6.5D (0.4 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 12 (0.9 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on UK 7 (0.9 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 11 (0.9 weighted).
Community reports
Across the full report set, this many called the shoe true to size.
Reports with extra written context about what runners actually felt.
Signals for hotspots, blisters, or other pain points across the full report set.
| Came from | Bought | Verdict | Runner note | Issues | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Balance FuelCell SC Elite 3 (Men's) Size M13 | M13 | True to sizeTrue to width | fits well | [ambiguity: Poster lists Glycerin 20 as a shoe that 'fit me well' but does not explicitly state the size worn in that shoe. Size inferred from context as M13.] | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1ep4spl/first_run_new_balance_sc_elite_v3/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 (Men's) Size EU44 | EU44 | True to sizeTrue to width | Nimbus great for long distances and slower runs; Novablast more responsive for shorter and faster runs. Nimbus lack quick response and propulsion compared to Novablast. | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/196j9yx/asics_gelnimbus_25_pink_rave_as_mens_shoes/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Asics Novablast 5 (Men's) Size 11.5 | 11 | True to sizeSlightly narrow | Nimbus 25 and Novablast are almost the same, both snug fit. Nimbus at 11 okay for slow pacing, Novablast at 11.5 preferred for faster pacing | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/15fbsc1/superblast_sizing_advice/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Brooks Glycerin 21 (Women's) Size 8 | 8 | True to sizeSlightly wide | toe box felt less tapered and toes felt less squished compared to Glycerin 21s, but caused metatarsal pain on first wear | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1igft3c/asics_gel_nimbus_26_from_brooks_glycerin_21s_am_i/] | Ball-of-foot pain | Mar 2026 |
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 (Women's) Size UK 8 | 8.5 | True to sizeSlightly narrow | Narrow toebox — had to go up half a size so little toes didn't rub | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1qt5pe8/first_run_saucony_endorphin_speed_5s_and_asics/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Asics Gel-Trabuco 12 (Men's) Size EU44 | EU44 | True to sizeTrue to width | no difference in fit compared to men's models; excellent fit | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/196j9yx/asics_gelnimbus_25_pink_rave_as_mens_shoes/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Saucony Triumph 22 (Women's) Size 10 | 10 | True to sizeTrue to width | feel pretty good, though a little more expanding on plantar fascia | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/running/comments/dlmg3t/switching_shoes_2_weeks_before_the_marathon_help/] | Plantar pain | Mar 2026 |
Brooks Glycerin 21 (Women's) Size 13/4E | 13/4E | True to sizeTrue to width | They fit though. Much softer than Beast, still adjusting. | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/173ptxi/seeking_advice_for_a_pair_of_shoes/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Hoka Clifton 8 (Women's) Size 10.5 | 10.5 | True to sizeTrue to width | true to size | [ambiguity: Comment u_3bd211937285 provides general TTS verdict without stating personal experience or specific size purchased. Gender of commenter unknown; inferred from post context that poster is male based on size range and no explicit gender marker.] | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1b3khh5/asics_gel_nimbus_25_sizing/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Saucony Triumph 20 (Women's) Size 13 | 13 | True to sizeToo narrow | Nimbus toebox too cramped, scraped side and top of box even in 13, 12.5, 14, and 13E. Triumph fits without issue. | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/12eybek/triumph_20_vs_nimbus_25_toebox/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
fits well | [ambiguity: Poster lists Glycerin 20 as a shoe that 'fit me well' but does not explicitly state the size worn in that shoe. Size inferred from context as M13.] | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1ep4spl/first_run_new_balance_sc_elite_v3/]
Nimbus great for long distances and slower runs; Novablast more responsive for shorter and faster runs. Nimbus lack quick response and propulsion compared to Novablast. | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/196j9yx/asics_gelnimbus_25_pink_rave_as_mens_shoes/]
Nimbus 25 and Novablast are almost the same, both snug fit. Nimbus at 11 okay for slow pacing, Novablast at 11.5 preferred for faster pacing | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/15fbsc1/superblast_sizing_advice/]
toe box felt less tapered and toes felt less squished compared to Glycerin 21s, but caused metatarsal pain on first wear | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1igft3c/asics_gel_nimbus_26_from_brooks_glycerin_21s_am_i/]
Narrow toebox — had to go up half a size so little toes didn't rub | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1qt5pe8/first_run_saucony_endorphin_speed_5s_and_asics/]
no difference in fit compared to men's models; excellent fit | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/196j9yx/asics_gelnimbus_25_pink_rave_as_mens_shoes/]
feel pretty good, though a little more expanding on plantar fascia | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/running/comments/dlmg3t/switching_shoes_2_weeks_before_the_marathon_help/]
They fit though. Much softer than Beast, still adjusting. | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/173ptxi/seeking_advice_for_a_pair_of_shoes/]
true to size | [ambiguity: Comment u_3bd211937285 provides general TTS verdict without stating personal experience or specific size purchased. Gender of commenter unknown; inferred from post context that poster is male based on size range and no explicit gender marker.] | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1b3khh5/asics_gel_nimbus_25_sizing/]
Nimbus toebox too cramped, scraped side and top of box even in 13, 12.5, 14, and 13E. Triumph fits without issue. | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/12eybek/triumph_20_vs_nimbus_25_toebox/]
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