Diadora Cellula vs ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

Cellula or Gel-Nimbus 28? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want soft, premium max cushion with a stable heel? Get the Cellula.

Want plush, protective cushion for long runs? Get the Gel-Nimbus 28.

Get the Cellula if

• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
• You like a less rigid forefoot
• You prefer a lower drop (5mm vs 8mm)
• You’d rather spend $80 less

Get the Gel-Nimbus 28 if

• You want more foam underfoot (5.5mm more at the heel)
• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
• You need a roomier fit
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

On the run

Cellula: Soft, premium max cushion. Soft and comfortable with max-stack cushioning and exceptional heel stability. Not responsive at all, and not very flexible.

Gel-Nimbus 28: The protective long-run cruiser. Big, soft, plush cushioning with a smooth, steady ride and a stiff forefoot. Lovely for easy and long miles, but it feels blocky if you try to push the pace.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Cellula. Runs slightly short. Premium materials.

Gel-Nimbus 28. True to size, with a stretchy knit that feels like a slipper as you step in. The toebox is average in width but low over the toes. Wide and extra-wide available.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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