Brooks Ghost vs ASICS Gel Nimbus: Daily Trainer Battle

The Brooks Ghost and ASICS Gel Nimbus are two of the most trusted names in daily running shoes. The Ghost is Brooks’s best-selling model and a benchmark daily trainer; the Nimbus is ASICS’s flagship cushioned neutral shoe. Both have decades of heritage behind them. Here’s how the current versions compare.

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Thomas Watson is an ultra-runner, UESCA-certified running coach, and the founder of Marathon Handbook. His work has been featured in Runner's World, Livestrong.com, MapMyRun, and many other running publications. He likes running interesting races and playing with his three little kids. More at his bio.

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