ASICS GEL-Nimbus® 13 SKU: #7786243

Nathan R

from Bluefield, WV

Shoes are very nice. This is the fourth pair of Nimbus shoes I've bought. Just like the others, my arch was bothered when I first bought the shoes but once they break in some my feet feel 100% better. These shoes are a little hot and it takes a while for your feet to get used to it.

Jameson T

I had the Nimbus 12 and even though I could get the 12 at a discount when these came out, the lighter weight made it more appealing and I coughed up more money. It didn't seem all that cushy right out of the box, but I wear mine with custom orthotics that don't have a lot of cushioning, so I'm sure the standard insole provides that, but it definitely is a tough shoe. I'm 6'5 and 225lbs and I don't sink in with the cushioning and it's definitely built for bigger people. I like the new styles. The colored laces are really cool. The collar around the ankle is a little bit thinner than the previous model and it still has a nice snug fit. The laces seem to tighten down better than the last one, too. Good for Clydesdale and people who want a stiffer, durable neutral shoe.

Richard S

from Livonia, MI

It is difficult to find 4E shoes. Zappos had lots of choices. I chose these because of the gel support. It is as close to barefoot as you can get and still have on shoes.

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Ed C

from Natick, MA

Not the most comfortable Nimbus I have worn and I have been wearing them for 10+ years. The toe box is a bit narrow which tends to squeeze your toes together a bit.

Brands I'd also recommend: Always purchase Asics

Josh R

from Albuquerque, NM

Loyal Nimbus user for 8 years and it just keeps getting better! Zappos is 2nd to none with customer service; I'll never buy shoes anywhere else.

Anonymous

from Aurora Colorado

I love wearing these shoes at work or just casually in addition to running. Comfortable and stylish. I pretty much eliminated other brands except Asics. I have the 11 and 13, but I missed the 12 only because I did not like the colors they had. I am looking to get each color in the line of 13 because they are such awesome shoes. You cannot go wrong with these!

Brands I'd also recommend: Asics Nimbus, Kinetic.

Anonymous

from Franklin, TN

These are perfect for plenty of walking on the cobblestone streets of Rome and the bridges of Venice. There is no break in time needed for these shoes. They are light and comfortable with sufficient support. I expect they will be great in the gym as I work off the pastas, cheeses and meats of Tuscany.

Dario c

Amazing shoes, comfortably, cushion and lightweight. Nice shoes to training and race day in marathon!

John A

from Blaine, MN

This is my second pair of the GEL Nimbus shoes. I walk 2-3 hours 5 days a week. I am 6'7" and weigh 267 pounds. I also have plantar fasciitis issues. I take out the inserts in all my shoes and replace them with Lynco L405 orthotics. I have walked 2 half-marathons with no feet issues at all. Highly recommended shoes.

Marcelo B

This is by far the best running shoes I ever had! I had the Nimbus 12 version and didn’t like nearly as much as I enjoy running with the new one! It has a lot more cushion and it fits better. Amazing shoes! I bought 2 pairs.

Brands I'd also recommend: Asics

Anonymous

from Iowa City, Iowa

The Asics Gel-Nimbus 13 is the best running shoe I have personally experienced. I could not really imagine anything Asics could improve on with this shoe rather than making the forefoot cushioning more similar to that of the Gel-Cumulus 13 (which are great for when you're not running), but that is so minor it's not really a factor. I went years being thrown into Structured Cushioning shoes just because I am a bigger runner (200+lbs). Even when I was previously running in the Gel-Kinsei 3 it wasn't a positive experience. Running in the GN-13's changed my running experience as a whole. No shin splints, knee pain, or my feet jutting to the outside of the shoe. I actually can't wait to lace them on because they're so comfortable, and when you love your shoes it makes it so much easier to get out and pound the pavement. I would recommend this shoe to anyone (except for over-pronators). But I can't stress enough to get properly fitted for your running shoes. Just because the wet foot test says this or that, etc. Doesn't matter. Have a specialist examine your gait and tread-wear on some old shoes. Because it's easy to get shoes that are inappropriate for you. Everyone is different and has different shoe needs, don't buy a shoe because of what an online guide says based one factor. Try some on, feel them, and make sure they're are right for you. Because trust me, when you're not running in comfortable shoes, you won't be running.

Ricky

from Michigan

I have the Gel-Nimbus 11 and 12 and now the the Gel-Nimbus 13. The 13 is not as cushioned as the 11 and 12. In an effort to make it lighter they took out some of the gel support. I took off one point for that but it's still a great shoe. Personally, I like the Gel-Nimbus 12 a little bit better. You can still get the 12 if you want more support (and the 12 is 30 bucks cheaper too).

Anonymous

from New York, NY

I only buy Asics. Perfect fit, support, comfort and style. Love these new ones.

Brands I'd also recommend: None for me, Asics only!!

TJ

from Conway, Arkansas

After more than 25 years of running exclusively in Nikes, I recently purchased my first pair of Asics and I am very happy with the results. I switched to the Nimbus 13 after my last two pair of Nikes were a big disappointment. To date I have logged less than 50 miles on the 13s, so I cannot attest to their durability, but so far so great! These shoes provide exceptional cushioning in both the heel and forefoot yet are relatively lightweight. They also have adequate support, however, if you over pronate and need the support of a true stability shoe, the Nimbus may not be for you. So far I really love running in these shoes. If they hold up as well as I hope they will, it may be so long Nike and hello Asics from now on.

Tom M

from Denver, CO

I owned a pair of Nimbus 12’s and upgraded to the Nimbus 13’s. There are some differences, I found. It seems the toe box is smaller on the 13’s, so be careful if you have wide feet. My right foot becomes numb over a long run if I lace my 13’s up too tight because of this. The cushioning is superb, especially for people with chronic knee pain. I would try to try them on in a store and not just assume they will fit based on past Nimbus models.

Glen P

from San Diego, CA

I have really wide feet. I'm also a heavier runner (240+). These shoes feel great. I have been measured at 2E but the toe box ran a little narrow for me, so I ordered 4E and they fit wonderfully.

Anonymous

from Pennsylvania

Nimbus 13: still asymmetrical lacing, too short arch support, now with less padding. The Nimbus 13 just adds to the earlier mistakes Asics made in the Nimbus 12. Having run exclusively in the Asics Nimbus series for 10 years, I am very perceptive on recent model changes. The Nimbus 11 and previous models (10, 9, 8, etc.) had a pronounced arch support in the insole of the shoe that perfectly matched the arch of my own foot. On the Nimbus 11, the dropdown point where the insole arch support terminated was 3/4 inch to 1 inch forward from the terminal end of the plastic arch support which is visible on the underside of the shoe. Unfortunately, the arch support of the Nimbus 12 and the Nimbus 13 is much shorter -- it only extends as far as the forward edge of the plastic arch support and is almost an inch shorter than my foot's natural arch. After 2 painful runs in the Nimbus 12, I reverted back to my Nimbus 11s. I went to a shoe store and lined up the heels at the same starting point, and found the Nimbus 11 has the same arch length as the Kayano 17. The Nimbus 12 and Nimbus 13 both have a shorter arch, and hence rapidly fatigue my feet on long runs. Recently I tried on the Nimbus 13, and found the arch support is still the same dysfunctional design. In addition, Asics has removed a lot of cushioning in the Nimbus 13 compared to earlier models -- this shoe now has the padding thickness of a $60 shoe, not a shoe at this price. Furthermore, the combination of the thinner padding and the asymmetrical lacing now makes the outside edge of the sole fail to extend to the lateral edge of my foot -- the outside edge of my foot hangs out in space without any sole directly underneath it - a gap of 1/4 to 3/8 inches. Unbelievably shoddy design. I'd recommend skipping the Nimbus 12 and Nimbus 13 and instead buying the Kayano 17. The Kayano 17 has been improved over the Kayano 16 in that the asymmetrical lacing which drives many runners crazy has now been moved back towards the center - not quite center-aligned lacing, but about 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch closer to the middle compared to the Kayano 16, which was rather extreme with the inner lacing eyelets located at the inner edge of the shoe, while the outer lacing eyelets are located about in the middle of the shoe. However, I recently tried the Kayano 18 and found that they also removed a lot of the padding in the shoe, particularly from the heel area. I just ordered 2 pair of the old Kayano 17s online so I have enough shoes to last me until Asics (hopefully) learns from its mistakes by way of lost sales in these anti-ergonomically designed shoes. So this review is a positive review for the (old models) Nimbus 6 through Nimbus 11 and the (old model) Kayano 17, and a negative review for the (old model) Nimbus 12, (new model) Nimbus 13, (old model) Kayano 16, and (new model) Kayano 18.

Brands I'd also recommend: ASICS Kayano 17

Kat L

from Milwaukee,WI

Love these shoes! I run on a treadmill everyday and switched from New Balance to these and wow what a difference! Much more support for my arch and just overall feels good to put on.

Brands I'd also recommend: all asics are great!