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Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

AsicsChunky shape

Reviews

13 of 16 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 2 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.5/1013 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Small to large: mixed
  • Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy

Where can you wear it?

  • Walking all day
  • Weight: reports differ
  • Worn for casual, walking

$160Mid-rangeregular price at the maker's store$160–$170 across versions

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Do Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 run big?

Length

Gel-Nimbus 10.1

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
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Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Gel-Nimbus 10.1

    • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  2. Around the toes

    Gel-Nimbus 10.1

    • Roomy.

Are Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Gel-Nimbus 10.1

  • All day walkingComfortable.

Weight on foot

Gel-Nimbus 10.1

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Gel-Nimbus 10.1

  • Holds up with wear.

See them on video

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Asics x Invincible Gel Nimbus 10.1 - Review & On Foot

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About our research

Based on 22 reviews and other sources.

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

Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics GEL-1130

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics GEL-1130
Asics GEL-1130See this model
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics GEL-1130
What mattersAsics Gel-Nimbus 10.1Asics GEL-1130
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • True to size.

GEL-1130

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.

GEL-1130

  • Feels light.
Maker price$160–$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$110 (price at the maker's store)

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

Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16
What mattersAsics Gel-Nimbus 10.1Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$160–$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$140–$150 (price at the maker's store)

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

Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics Gel-Kayano 14

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics Gel-Kayano 14
What mattersAsics Gel-Nimbus 10.1Asics Gel-Kayano 14
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • wide feetRoomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walking · cold weatherComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$160–$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$150 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.

Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics GEL-NYC

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics GEL-NYC
Asics GEL-NYCSee this model
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics GEL-NYC
What mattersAsics Gel-Nimbus 10.1Asics GEL-NYC
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

GEL-NYC

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

2.0

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

GEL-NYC

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Narrow fit.

2.0

  • Wide fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: snug or tight.

2.0

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

GEL-NYC

  • Feels light.

2.0

  • Feels light.
Maker price$160–$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$150 (price at the maker's store)

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

Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
What mattersAsics Gel-Nimbus 10.1Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • wide feetRoomy.

GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII

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

GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII

  • Feels light.
Maker price$160–$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$170–$190 (regular price at the maker's store)

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

Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics Japan S

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics Japan S
Asics Japan SSee this model
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 vs Asics Japan S
What mattersAsics Gel-Nimbus 10.1Asics Japan S
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Maker price$160–$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$85 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.

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