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Gel-Nimbus 28vsGel-Kayano 32
The Gel-Nimbus 28 and Gel-Kayano 32 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Gel-Nimbus 28 retails for $170 while the Gel-Kayano 32 comes in at $165 — a $5 difference. The Gel-Nimbus 28 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Gel-Kayano 32. In our ratings, the Gel-Nimbus 28 edges out the Gel-Kayano 32 — 9.1/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 10.7 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 43.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
