ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25

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! 

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.

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

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

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.

Shoes are a type of insulation. They insulate us from the ground and all the different conditions it can throw at us. I have used these shoes so far for long runs, easy runs, runs on then beach and rocky trails. I even chose them for my second session on a double threshold just to have a bit more protection because the carbon plate in my Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 had my calves feeling a bit fragile afterward. Picking up the pace in them on the tracks to run around 5 min mile pace I was pleasantly surprise how much I enjoy them for this type of session. And most importantly my legs weren’t beat up the next day so I could continue marathon prep.  
in conclusion for the easier stuff they are maybe the best shoes I’ve ever worn. If you have a niggle and just want to make sure it doesn’t get worse but don’t want to bail on a workout? These make a pleasant alternative. 

I am a runner with slower cadence and a long stride. A friend of mine who is a high cadence run with less power didn’t enjoy them. But if you are similar to me the shoes are god like.

exception - most of the color-ways are a bit boring for my taste.

Switched from new balance 1080s because the 1080s were not lasting for very long. Used to dislike Asics shoes because they were too stiff but I feel they now have the balance right. Stiffer than the 1080s but that is a good thing I think. Female sub 32 10k runner- running 70-80miles/week (probably around 75% of that in these shoes). 

Everythings Good But The Price

These shoes are awesome and super soft. They are the most cushioned shoes I have ever run in. While these are super comfortable they are definitely a recovery or easy run shoe and probably would not do well with any speed work. They also don't have much grip but that is ok when going easy.