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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.8 Overall Grade
85 reviews

The ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25 is a highly-rated, traditional, neutral training shoe. It gets amazing ranks in both comfort and cushioning and sits #1 atop both categories as of Sept 2023. Unlike many popular modern shoes, it rates fairly well on durability. The GEL-Nimbus 25 sits atop our overall rankings despite it having no standout features: it's not lightweight, nor does it use special foam or other materials.

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Black/Glow Yellow

Pros

  • Top-rated shoe for its overall performance as a trainer.
  • Widely praised for its comfort and cushioning.
  • Highly durable.
  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24.

Cons

  • More expensive than most of its competition.
  • Heavier than similarly popular and well-rated shoes.
  • Mixed reviews on appearance.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

Shoe comparison
ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
ASICS GEL-Nimbus 26
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
This Shoe
ASICS GEL-Nimbus 26
Newer Version
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
Top Rated Trainer For Sale
HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
Next Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale (after this shoe)
Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trail
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
10.7 oz. (men's), 9.2 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
42mm.
42mm.
43mm.
40mm.
Forefoot Height
34mm.
34mm.
39mm.
35mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
8 mm.
4 mm.
5 mm.
Upper material
Engineered Knit Mesh, Ortholite X-55, Knit Tongue, Pull Tab
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Breathable Engineered Knit Upper, Gusseted Tongue, Reinforced Eyestays
Shoe Released
Q1 2023
Q4 2023
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$160
$160
$165
$145
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.8
8.8
9.2
9.0
Comfort
9.8
9.0
9.6
9.4
Cushioning
9.8
9.3
9.8
9.5
Durability
8.7
8.5
8.4
8.0
Appearance
8.1
8.3
8.0
8.5
Value
8.3
8.3
7.7
7.9

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Outstanding every day running shoe

    Neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    9.0

    This was my second pair of Asics -the first being the Noosa Tri 14, which I also loved- and man, I really don't have anything negative to say. They are incredibly comfortable, it feels like you have a mattress under each foot. I like the weight, the drop, everything. I've done easy 4 mile runs, 10 mile runs, even a couple 15+ mile runs in this shoe and it really feels great. It's a shoe that I completely forget about when I'm running in it...which is exactly what I look for. The only thing I don't like about my specific pair is the color, but I feel obligated to support my local run store and they didn't have many options. Thinking I'll get the 26 next....hoping they didn't change much! 

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Gel Nimbus > Nike Invincible

    65 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    7.0

    I run typically 60-65 miles a week with 90% of it being on pavement and the Gel Nimbus 25 are the superior mileage shoe. Much better and durable then the Nike Invincible line of shoes. Little bit of a pop from the shoe as well during the first 300 miles.

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Bouncy high cushion

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

    This shoe is so much better than previous versions it has the good things most like about hoka but not as stiff and ridged. 

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Been running on Nimbus for the last 15 years

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    The Nimbus 25 is a very confortable shoe, good cushion, even though is a bit heavy but I prefer the train with heavy shoes and race with lighter ones

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    asics gel nimbus

    40 miles per week, underpronator, low arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    7.0

    This is a great shoe for my body. First of all, I have a narrow heal but wider forefoot and I have a flat, very flexible foot so my foot cannot tolerate any correction so this neutral shoe works great for me. Also, I struggle with IT band syndrome and this shoe has a higher heal so it prevents a hard heal strike which aggrevates my IT band. The cushioning isn't great so I feel the impact more than other shoes but I haven't found another shoe that works for me while also provides excellent cushioning.

  • My daily trainer/recovery shoe

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    9.0

    Personally this shoe is good for my easy pace runs (9-11min/mile).

  • Very comfy shoe

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

    Great shoe for long and recovery runs

  • Asics Nimbus 25 Snow Shoes

    Overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    5.0
    Comfort
    5.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0

    Have worm Nimbus for many years.  My complaints are that they are too bulky.  Very wide soles.  Felt like snowshoes.  I also did not like the new lacing.  I like the shoes a little looser in the front which with the new lacing this is impossible.

  • ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25 Review

    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    10.0

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  • Most durable, cushiony shoe Ive tried

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

    I have a huge tendemcy to wear out shoes extremely fast due to slight over pronation. The gel nimbus 25 has definately been the longest lasting shoes Ive ever owned. The max cushioning makes runnning feel very bouncy and comfortable. Great shoe for anything from recovery runs to tempo paced, they feel responsive and springy.