Head-to-Head
Gel-Nimbus 28vsGuide 19
The Gel-Nimbus 28 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Guide 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Gel-Nimbus 28 retails for $170 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $20 difference. The Guide 19 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gel-Nimbus 28. In our ratings, the Gel-Nimbus 28 edges out the Guide 19 — 9.1/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 43.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
