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Asics GEL-NYC 2055

For men 35+: fit, comfort and weather.

AsicsChunky shape

Asics GEL-NYC 2055

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Reviews

6 of 6 reviews recommend it.

Overall review score7.7/106 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size
  • Width: Narrow and wide: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy and snug: reports differ

Where can you wear it?

  • Walking all day
  • Warm days: feels cool
  • Weight: reports differ
  • Worn for walking

$130Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores

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Length

  • True to size.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • True to size.
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Reported sensations

  1. Width

    • Wide fit.

    GEL-NYC 2055

    • Narrow fit.

  2. Around the toes

    • Roomy.

    GEL-NYC 2055

    • Snug.

Are Asics GEL-NYC 2055 comfortable all day?

Through the day

GEL-NYC 2055

  • All day walkingComfortable.

Weight on foot

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Do they feel hot in warm weather?

In warm weather

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Feels cool.

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About our research

Based on 12 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-NYC 2055 vs Asics Gel-Kayano

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-KayanoSee this model
What mattersAsics GEL-NYC 2055Asics Gel-Kayano
Length
  • True to size.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.

GEL-NYC 2055

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

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Snug.
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.

GEL-KAYANO 33

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

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$130 (typical price at large US stores)$123.75–$165 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-NYC 2055 vs New Balance 9060

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
New Balance 9060
New Balance 9060See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-NYC 2055New Balance 9060
Length
  • True to size.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Wide fit.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Snug.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
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.
  • pavement surfaceFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$130 (typical price at large US stores)$150–$160 (typical price at large US stores)

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

Asics GEL-NYC 2055 vs Asics GEL-1130

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-1130
Asics GEL-1130See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-NYC 2055Asics GEL-1130
Length
  • True to size.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

GEL-1130

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Snug.
  • 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 prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-NYC 2055 vs Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16
Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-NYC 2055Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16
Length
  • True to size.

GEL-NYC 2055

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

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Snug.
  • 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 prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Asics GEL-NYC 2055 vs Asics Gel-Kayano 14

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics Gel-Kayano 14
Asics Gel-Kayano 14See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-NYC 2055Asics Gel-Kayano 14
Length
  • True to size.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Narrow fit.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Snug.
  • 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 prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Asics GEL-NYC 2055 vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-NYC 2055Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Length
  • True to size.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Wide fit.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

GEL-NYC 2055

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

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

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