ASICS GEL-Nimbus 20

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.8 Overall Grade
7 reviews
Trainer Neutral

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Pros

  • No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 19.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

We couldn't find anything about this shoe that reviewers really didn't like.

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Shoe Comparison

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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 20
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.7 oz. (men's), 9.6 oz. (women's)
10.7 oz. (men's), 9.2 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
42mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
34mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
8 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q4 2017
Q4 2023
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$180
$160
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.8
8.6
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.9
8.7
9.1
9.6
Cushioning
9.2
8.8
9.1
9.6
Durability
8.2
8.0
8.8
8.1
Appearance
8.4
8.5
8.2
7.9
Value
8.2
8.1
8.6
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • Comfortable cushioned neutral shoe

    15 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    8.0

    No complaints about the nimbus 20. Good cushioning has worked well for me as a heavier (195 lb) runner. Very durable as well.

  • My go to shoe !

    28 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    7.0

    Been running in the models for 12 years or so.

  • Great Shoe

    35 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    I have been running in this shoe for 4 weeks now and I have no complaints. I even raced a half marathon in them. Great cushioning and very supportive.

  • Always use this show no problems and easy running

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    8.0

    Good all round shoe

  • Shoestrings break

    65 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    7.0

    Overall this shoe is very good from a comfort standpoint. However after about 350 miles the laces in the middle of the shoe start to fray and have broken on both pairs I've had. I looked at the design and can see where the lace rubs on the holder thus causing the breakage. Otherwise a great shoe.