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Asics Gel-Nimbus

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Asics Gel-Nimbus
Reviews

40 of 55 reviews recommend it.

5 have reservations; 10 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.5/1046 authors

27

  • Small to large: mixed
  • All-day walking: comfortable

26

    More version details

    $170Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store$170–$185 across versions

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    Do Asics Gel-Nimbus run big?

    Length

    • Reports differ: small or true to size.

    27

    • wide feetTrue to size.
    • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
    54321

    Reported sensations

    1. Ankle

      • Reported rubbing.

    2. Under the arch

      27

      • Wearers said they had no pain.

    3. Over the instep

      27

      • Reported rubbing.

    4. Width

      • Narrow fit.

      27

      • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

    5. Around the toes

      • Reported pressure.
      • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

      26

      • Reported pressure.

      27

      • Reported rubbing.
      • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

    Are Asics Gel-Nimbus comfortable all day?

    Through the day

    • An ordinary dayComfortable.

    27

    • All day walkingComfortable.

    Weight on foot

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    26

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    27

    • Reports differ: light or heavy.

    Gel-Nimbus

    • Feels light.

    Weather, water & grip

    In warm weather

    • Feels cool.

    27

    • Cool to some wearers, hot to others.

    Grip underfoot

    26

    • Holds on wet ground.

    27

    • Reports differ: secure or slippery.
    • Holds on wet ground.

    How do they hold up over time?

    What wears or breaks?

    1234
    Reported locations, not a failure rate.

    1Inside lining

    • Tearing.

    2Upper

    • Tearing.

    26

    • Tearing.

    27

    • Tearing.

    3Outsole

    27

    • Abrasion.
    • Coming apart.

    4Heel

    27

    • Tearing.

    Will they keep their looks?

    • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

    26

    • Shows wear quickly.

    27

    • Holds up with wear.

    How long have people worn them?

    • Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.

    26

    • Owners describe 2–4 years or under 3 months of wear.
    • Some pairs are still in use.

    27

    • Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
    • Some pairs are still in use; others are finished.

    These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

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    About our research

    Based on 78 reviews and other sources.

    We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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    Compare with similar pairs

    Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

    Asics Gel-Nimbus vs Brooks Ghost 16

    Also used for running. Compare length.
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Brooks Ghost 16
    Brooks Ghost 16See this model
    What mattersAsics Gel-NimbusBrooks Ghost 16
    Length
    • Reports differ: small or true to size.

    27

    • wide feetTrue to size.
    • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
    • True to size.
    Width
    • Narrow fit.

    27

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
    • Narrow fit.
    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
    Toe box
    • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

    27

    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
    • Roomy.
    All day on your feet

    27

    • All day walkingComfortable.
    • Walking · All day standingComfortable.
    Weight on the foot
    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    26

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    27

    • Reports differ: light or heavy.

    Gel-Nimbus

    • Feels light.
    • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
    Maker price$170–$185 (price at the maker's store)$109.95 (price at the maker's store)

    Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

    Asics Gel-Nimbus vs Hoka Clifton

    Also used for running. Compare length.
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Hoka Clifton
    Hoka CliftonSee this model
    What mattersAsics Gel-NimbusHoka Clifton
    Length
    • Reports differ: small or true to size.

    27

    • wide feetTrue to size.
    • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
    • Reports differ: true to size or large.

    10

    • Reports differ: true to size or large.
    Width
    • Narrow fit.

    27

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

    10

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

    9

    • Narrow fit.
    Toe box
    • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

    27

    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
    • Roomy.

    10

    • Roomy.
    All day on your feet

    27

    • All day walkingComfortable.
    • All dayComfortable.

    10

    • All day standingComfortable.
    • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
    Weight on the foot
    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    26

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    27

    • Reports differ: light or heavy.

    Gel-Nimbus

    • Feels light.
    • Feels light.

    10

    • Feels light.
    • Reports differ: light or heavy.

    9

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
    Maker price$170–$185 (price at the maker's store)$150–$155 (regular price at the maker's store)

    Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.

    Asics Gel-Nimbus vs Nike Vomero 18

    Also used for running. Compare length.
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Nike Vomero 18
    Nike Vomero 18See this model
    What mattersAsics Gel-NimbusNike Vomero 18
    Length
    • Reports differ: small or true to size.

    27

    • wide feetTrue to size.
    • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
    • Reports differ: small or true to size.
    Width
    • Narrow fit.

    27

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
    • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
    • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
    Toe box
    • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

    27

    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
    • wide feetSnug.
    • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
    All day on your feet

    27

    • All day walkingComfortable.
    • Standing · All dayComfortable.
    • All dayComfortable.
    Weight on the foot
    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    26

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    27

    • Reports differ: light or heavy.

    Gel-Nimbus

    • Feels light.
    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
    Maker price$170–$185 (price at the maker's store)$165 (price at the maker's store)

    Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

    Asics Gel-Nimbus vs On Cloudflyer

    Also used for running. Compare length.
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    On Cloudflyer
    On CloudflyerSee this model
    What mattersAsics Gel-NimbusOn Cloudflyer
    Length
    • Reports differ: small or true to size.

    27

    • wide feetTrue to size.
    • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
    • Reports differ: small or true to size.

    5

    • True to size.

    Cloudflyer

    • True to size.
    Width
    • Narrow fit.

    27

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
    • Wide fit.
    • Reports differ: regular or wide.

    5

    • Wide fit.

    Cloudflyer

    • Narrow fit.
    Toe box
    • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

    27

    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
    • Roomy.

    Cloudflyer

    • Tight.
    All day on your feet

    27

    • All day walkingComfortable.
    • All day walkingComfortable.
    Weight on the foot
    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    26

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    27

    • Reports differ: light or heavy.

    Gel-Nimbus

    • Feels light.
    • hot weatherFeels light.
    • Feels light.

    5

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
    Maker price$170–$185 (price at the maker's store)$170 (regular price at the maker's store)

    Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

    Asics Gel-Nimbus vs Saucony Kinvara 16

    Also used for running. Compare length.
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Saucony Kinvara 16
    Saucony Kinvara 16See this model
    What mattersAsics Gel-NimbusSaucony Kinvara 16
    Length
    • Reports differ: small or true to size.

    27

    • wide feetTrue to size.
    • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
    • True to size.
    Width
    • Narrow fit.

    27

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
    • Regular fit.
    Toe box
    • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

    27

    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
    • Roomy.
    All day on your feet

    27

    • All day walkingComfortable.
    • All dayComfortable.
    Weight on the foot
    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    26

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    27

    • Reports differ: light or heavy.

    Gel-Nimbus

    • Feels light.
    • hot weatherFeels heavy.
    • Feels light.
    Maker price$170–$185 (price at the maker's store)$130 (price at the maker's store)

    Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-25.

    Asics Gel-Nimbus vs Saucony Ride 19

    Also used for running. Compare length.
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Asics Gel-Nimbus
    Saucony Ride 19
    Saucony Ride 19See this model
    What mattersAsics Gel-NimbusSaucony Ride 19
    Length
    • Reports differ: small or true to size.

    27

    • wide feetTrue to size.
    • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
    • True to size.
    Width
    • Narrow fit.

    27

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

    Wide

    • Wide fit.

    Ride 19

    • Reports differ: regular or wide.
    Toe box
    • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

    27

    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
    • thick socksSnug.
    • Roomy.
    All day on your feet

    27

    • All day walkingComfortable.
    • All dayComfortable.
    Weight on the foot
    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    26

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

    27

    • Reports differ: light or heavy.

    Gel-Nimbus

    • Feels light.

    Wide

    • Feels light.

    Ride 19

    • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
    Maker price$170–$185 (price at the maker's store)$145 (price at the maker's store)

    Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-10-01.

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