Review: Asics Gel Nimbus 24

Summary

Average Weight: Men's 290g / Women's 274g
Stack Height: Men's 26/16mm / Women's 28/15mm

The softest Asics shoes we've ever tried. The Asics Gel Nimbus 24 features premium cushioning – no wonder it's named after a cloud.

Men's Asics Gel Nimbus 24
£165.00 £139.00

Women's Asics Gel Nimbus 24
£165.00 £139.00

Features

Upper

Made with recycled materials to reduce waste
Seamless, stretchy and breathable
A thin, gusseted tongue for an improved fit

Midsole

New FF Blast+ which makes it soft and bouncy
Gel padded heels
Higher stack and gender specific heel drop
Breathable and lightweight Ortholite insoles
TRUSSTIC™ technology prevents excessive inward twist of the foot

Outersole

AHAR+ improved grip and extended durability
Gel pads for additional cushion at the forefoot

Pros

Greatest shock absorption
20g lighter than before
Better response

Cons

Higher price point, but you're paying for quality
Less stable than it used to be (which is fine if you have a more neutral footstrike)

In Testing

Asics is one of my favourite brands, but I was never a big fan of the Nimbus. The 24th version has been a revelation for me – I find it extremely comfortable, much lighter and bouncier than the previous versions.

As a slight overpronator, I tend to run in mid stability shoes or stable neutral ones. Even though I can still feel a bit of support provided by the TRUSSTIC™ technology in the arch, the new foam is much softer – which makes this new version a bit less stable.

The new upper is very stretchy and comfy but it seems to come up a bit smaller, probably due to the narrow toe-box shape. I had to go half a size up from usual.

Verdict

In conclusion, the Asics Gel Nimbus 24 is an excellent choice if you have a fairly neutral gait. A gret choice if you also love maximum cushioning, as well as general comfort on your long runs and walks.

Men's Asics Gel Nimbus 24
£165.00 £139.00