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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 21
Overall Grades And Reviews
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
- Top 25% out of 1,612 shoes with reader reviews
- Top 25% out of 1,610 shoes designed for everyday
- 44th out of 221 shoes made by ASICS
Black/Dark Grey
Pros
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A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
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Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
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Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
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Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
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Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
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Rated above average on durability.
Cons
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Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 20.
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
33%
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| 9 |
22%
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| 8 |
33%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
11%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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- LRC Grade
- 8.7
- Average Review
- 8.7
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.9
- Average Review
- 9.1
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 9.2
- Average Review
- 9.2
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 8.1
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.5
- Average Review
- 8.6
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 8.6
- Median Review
- 8.0
Score Distribution
| 10 |
33%
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| 9 |
22%
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| 8 |
33%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
11%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
33%
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| 9 |
44%
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| 8 |
22%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
56%
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| 9 |
11%
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| 8 |
33%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
22%
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| 9 |
11%
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| 8 |
33%
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| 7 |
22%
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| 6 |
11%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
11%
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| 9 |
33%
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| 8 |
56%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
33%
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| 9 |
11%
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| 8 |
44%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
11%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Shoe Comparison
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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 21
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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 26
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trail
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
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Neutral
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| Weight |
11.1 oz. (men's), 9.6 oz. (women's)
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10.7 oz. (men's), 9.2 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
35mm.
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42mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
27mm.
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34mm.
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| Drop Height |
8 mm.
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8 mm.
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| Shoe Released |
Q4 2018
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Q4 2023
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Q4 2024
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Q4 2024
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| MSRP |
$160
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$160
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$140
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.7
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8.8
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8.7
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8.6
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| Comfort |
8.9
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9.0
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8.7
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8.7
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| Cushioning |
9.2
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9.3
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8.2
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8.6
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| Durability |
8.2
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8.5
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8.0
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7.7
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| Appearance |
8.5
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8.3
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8.3
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8.4
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| Value |
8.4
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8.3
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7.9
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7.9
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Reader Reviews
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Nimbus 21
35 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 8.0
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Durability
- 6.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 6.0
I have a neutral foot. These are pretty perfect. I have worn Asics for several years now and turned to the specific nimbus model a year ago. No complaints.
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Gel nimbus
45 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 10.0
Pretty good I like them a lot the are good for neutral runners
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35 years of ASICS
45 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 9.0
- Durability
- 7.0
- Appearance
- 9.0
- Value
- 8.0
I’ve run in ‘ASICS shoes for many years and they have always performed very well. Primarily for me, they fit perfectly for my foot size and shape. I’ve used the entire 2000 series, but in recent years switched to the Nimbus model and they are terrific. Just the right amount of cushioning, neutral control, reasonable weight, and fine durability. Any time I have tried other shoes they did just not feel as comfortable.
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Nimbus review
39 miles per week, underpronator, medium arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 9.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 10.0
Experience very good, and I’ve been Nimbus man for several years already.
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Wide shoes help
25 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 7.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 10.0
Problems with hammertoe---ordering these shoes in a 'wide' really has helped a lot to keep me on the roads!
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Old Faithful
30 miles per week, overpronator, low arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 9.0
I’ve run in ASICS shoes for 18 years and have never had an issue. This is my first pair of Nimbus’s and just like the other shoes I have worn in the past, these too were exactly what I’ve come to expect. Comfortable, durable, and very runnable. Sure, they aren’t the lightest shoe, or the flashiest looking, but I have other shoes that are lighter for speedwork, and other shoes for showing off.
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Asics Nimbus 21
20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 6.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 9.0
- Value
- 8.0
This shoe is cool looking and very comfortable. That being said, I liked previous version better because they had a better ride. This version has too much cushioning and actually bothers my knees because it is to spongy and my impact phase feels weird.
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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 21 Lite
70 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 9.0
- Value
- 8.0
I have been running for over 10 years and this is the best shoe I have ever worn!
It lasts quite a bit! has amazing cushioning and support. In bad weather conditions this shoe is also the best!
Light weight and very comfortable!
The price is high, but worthy because these shoes last 3times longer than Nike!