Asics Kayano vs Nimbus

how about the kayano vs. the saucony stabil mc..... why are you comparing these two shoes? on a side note, if the kayano isn't causing you any problems, why would you want to switch shoes. like the old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"

The Nimbus is basically the Kayano without pronation control. If you have had no problems in the Kayano, don't switch. The Nimbus is not more cushioned than the Kayano, that is pretty much just uninformed hype.

The Nimbus has historically been a softer shoe; however, softer does not necessarily equal more cushioned. While the Nimbus is very comfortable, it is a bit less stable than the Kayano. I agree that if the Kayano works, stick with it.

Go visit your local specialty running store, let them take a look at you, your foot, and your running gait, and they'll likely tell you which is best for you. The two are quite different shoes, and one may work, or the other may work, and maybe neither are best. But, it is unlikely that both will work, in the long haul.

As far as cushioning goes, they are actually about the same. The Kayano has a stiffer piece of foam to add stability, but same shock absorption and curability.

I ran in the Nimbus and it is a great shoe. Especially now that they put in a new mid sole that made it lighter. If your worried about it just alternate with an older pair of shoes that aren't done yet.

Thanks for the great insight. I've been thinking about trying the Nimbus just to try something new. True, the Kayanos aren't causing me any problems, however, no shoe ever has. Every shoe has been just fine.

I'm not a high mileage runner. I just run about four or five days a week for an average of 45 minutes or so for fitness. It seems like the consensus is that the Nimbus is basically a slightly slimmed down Kayano – it’s just .1 oz lighter. I guess I might as well stick with the Kayano.

mwwwin wrote:

Thanks for the great insight. I've been thinking about trying the Nimbus just to try something new. True, the Kayanos aren't causing me any problems, however, no shoe ever has. Every shoe has been just fine.

I'm not a high mileage runner. I just run about four or five days a week for an average of 45 minutes or so for fitness. It seems like the consensus is that the Nimbus is basically a slightly slimmed down Kayano – it’s just .1 oz lighter. I guess I might as well stick with the Kayano.

damn dude, don't spend the money on expensive shoes running for 30-40 min a day... don't even bother buying them... just toyin with ya

I trained for and ran 3 Marathons(injury free) in the Kayanos.

Changed to the nimbus on the advice of my podiatrist.

Ran a couple of Marathons injury free and then started getting injured.

I worked on the "you pay for good advice so take it" principle.

I am going back to the Kayanos simply because I like them better and had no problems running in them.

:-) I think that us big dudes might need the expensive shoes more than the high mileage 140 pounders out there?

I am a 5'9", 150 lb male who, until recently, has always run in cushioned shoes (Nike Peg, etc.). However, about 6 months ago I had a bout of achilles tendonitis that lasted about 6 weeks. In an effort to ease back into runnning, I decided to try stability shoes so that my heel would be more stable. I chose the Kayano 12, because they appeared to be the 'cadillac' and also because the new version was relatively light. So far, they have worked great. I am on my second pair after putting 350 miles on the first pair. By the way, the first pair was very durable. They have plenty of miles left on them. I just wanted to be cautious with the AT, so I switched to a new pair. My conclusion is that you just have to experiment a little to see what works best for you and then stick with it.

u are comparing two very different shoes. have you ever been fitted to a particular shoe. for instance, the kayano is a high-end stability trainer while the nimbus is a high-end neutral/cushioned trainer. very different. if you are a pronator, stay in the kayano, if a neutral gait, switch to the nimbus..or try a better brand of shoes like MIZUNO!!!