Asics Gel-Nimbus 15 or 17?

Try the new Saucony Triumph ISO.

The biggest difference is that the Nimbus 15 was released two years ago. Any difference in performance and feel is negligible. Also, I would think that finding a 15 in your size and width would involve some luck, as there are fewer out there to be had.

I'd look into the Cumulus as well. You save a little money, and though it has less of the Gel cushioning, the feel will be similar. Also it's lighter, which is a +.

If you have wide feet I would defiantly go with the Nimbus 17. Not only is the 17 softer and higher cushion, but it also has some of the seams removed from the upper which will not cause any rubbing in comparison to the 15's and they fit a bit more narrow. I hope I've helped.

Jayhawk wrote:

Try the new Saucony Triumph ISO.

+1

I've had a pair of these since they came out and they are one of my favorite shoes. The ISO fit is amazing.

(I can't believe I am agreeing with a Jayhawk fan. I must have gotten up this morning on my left foot! :)

-Your neighbor to the east.

Thanks for the replies. I actually have found a 15 in my size (in only one color combo) but it did take a little digging. I have tried the Triumph 11 and it didn't have the cushioning I was looking for. Haven't tried the ISO though. I'll take a look at it. Thanks.

Looks like the Triumph ISO is only offered in one color combo for wide sizes. I guess in just to picky, I just don't care for all the neon like colors of mist running shoes. The red/black looks great but no wide sizes. I guess I'll have to choose comfort or looks.

The ISO also has PowerGrid+ cushioning, which is 30% softer than regular EVA foam (what most shoes have). The Nimbus in the Wide (2E) might be close width-wise to the Triumph ISO in a regular D width. Go try it on in your local running store and see how they fit.

Lenny Leonard wrote:

I'd look into the Cumulus as well. You save a little money, and though it has less of the Gel cushioning, the feel will be similar. Also it's lighter, which is a +.

I was right there with you until the Cumulus 14 came out. I found such a great deal on these that i bought 2 pairs and they are so, so much harder and less flexible that the previous versions that i can't wear them. I still wear the Nimbus when i can find a deal but recently tried the Adidas Supernova Glide and really like these.

Thanks for all the replies. I went to a local store only to find out they didn't carry the ISO (not sure why, they had other Saucony shoes). While I was there I tried on the gel-cumulus 16 like suggested above. It wasn't bad, so I put a nimbus 17 on one foot and a cumulus 16 on the other and jogged/walked around for 15 minutes or so and couldn't tell a difference. I realize this wasn't the greatest test but I may give it a shot as it does look much better IMO. Still will try on the Triumph ISO before I make my decision, just have to find it locally somewhere. Thanks again for all the input.

Thanks for coming back with you decision. It sounds like Asics got smart and put features back in the cumulus 16 that were not there in the 14. I'll keep my eye out for bargains on it again.

Just my quote, have run a few marathons and tried various shoes. The Nimbus 15 has indeed a lot of cushioning, too much for me. Its a heavy and somewhat clumsy shoe, i like to use them while training in the gym.