We stock both Nike and ASICS, and the two ranges do not compete as directly as people assume. ASICS is where our depth sits, particularly in running trainers and sets. Nike is the smaller, tighter range here, built around three things: the Club Fleece tracksuit, the Miler running line and the P-6000 trainer. If you are deciding where to spend, the honest answer depends on what you are buying it for. Start with the Nike collection and the ASICS collection and you will see the difference in shape immediately.
The short version. Buy ASICS if you want a running trainer you will actually run in, or if you want more choice across sets. Buy Nike if you want a cotton fleece tracksuit for everyday wear, a weather-resistant running jacket, or a retro-running lifestyle trainer. Where the two overlap is running apparel, and there the decision comes down to fit preference more than anything technical.
Here is how the ranges break down against each other.
Range by range
| What you want | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A trainer to run in | ASICS | Our ASICS trainers are built for running. The P-6000 is not. |
| A retro-running lifestyle trainer | Nike | The P-6000 is the low-profile retro look, and ASICS does not do the same thing here. |
| A cotton fleece tracksuit | Nike | Club Fleece at £109.99 in four colours. Built for everyday wear. |
| A weather-resistant running jacket | Nike | Miler Repel sheds light rain and wind. |
| Choice across sets | ASICS | Simply more options. See our sets range. |
| A plain running tee | Either | Miler 2.0 at £39.99 is strong. ASICS has equivalents. Pick on fit. |
Trainers: not really a fair fight
This is the clearest split in the whole comparison, and it is worth being blunt about it.
The Nike trainers we stock are the P-6000 'Cool Grey' at £149.99 and the P-6000 'Anthracite Chrome' at £139.99. Both are running-inspired lifestyle trainers. They borrow the look of an older running silhouette without the cushioning of a current running shoe. They are excellent at what they are for, which is wearing.
If you want to put miles in, go to the ASICS side. Our Gel Kayano 14 guide covers the one that crosses over best into casual wear if you want a single shoe that does both.
Fit differs too. The P-6000 runs slightly narrow across the toe box, so a wide foot wants half a size up. Many ASICS runners are more accommodating across the forefoot. Our P-6000 sizing guide covers the Nike side in detail.
Tracksuits: Nike has the better fleece
If you want a soft cotton-blend fleece hoodie and jogger, Nike Club Fleece is the pick. It comes in black, grey, navy and blue at £109.99, and it is built for everyday wear rather than training. Our Club Fleece guide covers the colour choice.
For a technical tracksuit, the Miler Repel Tracksuit at £164.99 gives you water repellency the fleece does not. Browse our wider tracksuits range to see both brands side by side.
Sets: ASICS on choice, Nike on simplicity
ASICS gives you more to choose from. If you want options across colours and cuts, start there, and our ASICS sets buying guide is the place to begin.
Nike's set offering is narrow and clear. The Miler 2.0 Set at £79.99 is a running tee and shorts. The Miler Repel Jacket Set at £134.99 swaps the tee for a jacket. That is largely it, and for some people less choice is the feature.
Our three-way set comparison goes deeper if sets are the main thing you are shopping for.
Price
Nike here sits from £34.99 for a Miler Vest up to £164.99 for a Miler Repel Tracksuit. That is a mid to upper range. The pieces are not cheap and we would not pretend otherwise. What you get for it is a narrow range where most things go together without effort, which has its own value.
Buying both
Plenty of customers do, and it makes sense. ASICS trainers for running, Nike Club Fleece for everyday. A pair of Challenger shorts at £44.99 under an ASICS top is not a problem. Nothing clashes.
Free UK delivery applies on orders over £100 across both brands, orders before 2PM dispatch the same day, and Klarna and Clearpay are available at checkout. Prices correct at time of writing.
Quick answers
Is Nike or ASICS better for running?
ASICS, on trainers. Our ASICS range includes actual running shoes. The Nike P-6000 is a lifestyle trainer. For running apparel the two are closer, and it comes down to fit.
Which brand has the better tracksuit?
Nike, for a cotton fleece tracksuit. Club Fleece at £109.99 is built for everyday wear and comes in four colours.
Can I wear Nike and ASICS together?
Yes. Both ranges are mostly neutral, so mixing a Nike top with ASICS bottoms or trainers is straightforward.
Which is more expensive?
Our Nike range runs from £34.99 to £164.99, which sits mid to upper. It depends more on the specific piece than the brand badge.
I only want one trainer for everything. What should I buy?
Something from the ASICS side. A running trainer worn casually works better than a lifestyle trainer worn on a run.