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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 26

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.8 Overall Grade
24 reviews
Trail Neutral

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Overall Rating among all shoes reviewed by LetsRun.com readers:
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Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.

Cons

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trail
Trainer
Trail
Trail
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.7 oz. (men's), 9.2 oz. (women's)
10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
10 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's)
12.1 oz. (men's), 10.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
42mm.
42mm.
44mm.
Forefoot Height
34mm.
34mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
8 mm.
5 mm.
Upper material
Engineered Knit Mesh, Ortholite X-55, Knit Tongue, Pull Tab
GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproof membrane provides weather protection. Internal support chassis offers a secure lockdown. Dual-sided gusseted tongue improves step-in comfort. Dynamic vamp allows for more forefoot accommodation. Toe bumper protects agains
Shoe Released
Q4 2023
Q1 2023
Q2 2024
Q3 2023
MSRP
$160
$160
$170
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.8
8.8
8.9
8.4
Comfort
9.0
9.7
8.9
8.3
Cushioning
9.3
9.8
9.1
8.7
Durability
8.5
8.7
8.5
7.4
Appearance
8.3
8.1
8.3
7.7
Value
8.3
8.3
8.5
7.5

Reader Reviews

  • Great shoe for training

    Neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    Asics has been the leader in innovation for developing the best possible shoe(s) for running comfort and durability. The Nimbus does not disappoint as it ticks all my boxes giving a superb fit with comfort and durability. I was an elite runner when I was younger, and I still am as a masters athlete, and I have been almost injury free wearing Asics shoes. 

  • Comfortable and well cushioned, but expensive

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    6.0

    I ran in Asics Gel Nimbus 24 and loved them but then they made the 25 too cushioned and not wide or stable enough. I find the Asics Gel Nimbus comfortable, cushioned and stable. The price point is a bit high but hopefully Asics release the Gel Nimbus 27 soon and then the 26 price will drop. 

  • I like it

    33 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    8.0

    The only type of shoes that I have used for training is the nimbus

  • Great forefoot cushioning

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

    The GEL-Nimbus 26 provides ideal forefoot cushioning and great overall confort for my wider forefoot.

  • Expensive and Narrow

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

    The nimbus seem to run fairly narrow and took some breaking in. I prefer the Cumilus over them ..better fit for me and more durable I think