Asics Novablast 6 vs Asics Gel Nimbus 28 Review: Asics' big cushion dailies go head to head

The Asics Novablast 6 and the Asics Gel Nimbus 28 have both been updated for 2026. They’re both lighter, livelier and unfortunately a little bit pricier.

If you’re weighing these up, you’re in the right place because we’ve logged the test miles and we’re here to zero in on what each shoe does best, what it’s not so good at… and help you work out which shoe might be best for you. Hit play for the Asics Novablast 6 vs Asics Gel Nimbus 28 head to head.

JUMP STRAIGHT IN:

0:00 – Intro
0:53 – Details: Stack Height, Drop, Weight & Price
1:28 – Shoe Comparison
3:10 – How’s the Fit?
5:00 – The Run Test
9:38 – Verdict