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The Gel-Nimbus® 9 is the newest version of the Nimbus series (Replacing the Gel-NImbus VIII)
Running shoe built for the neutral to under-pronator who requires an enhanced cushioning and extended durability.
The GEL-Nimbus® 9 this top-of-the-line cushioned shoe offers superior stability which gives the neutral or underpronating runner cushioning and guidance from heel strike to toe-off.
Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.) combines all ASICS® components to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel-to-toe.
Space Trusstic System™ creates a pocket between the Trusstic System® device and the midsole, allowing for greater midsole deformation and more efficient foot function.
GEL® Cushioning Systems provide maximum fore and rearfoot shock attenuation in all planes of motion.
Solyte™ Midsole Material is lighter than ASICS’ standard EVA and SpEVA® which improves cushioning and durability.
Biomorphic Fit™ Upper provides a superior fit and function.
PHF® (Personal Heel Fit) creates a personalized fit with memory foam lined heel collar- molds to athlete's heel.
Dynamic Cradle™ system supports and guides the foof for your perfect run, every time.
10.00 oz.
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  • Fit Survey:
  • 85% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt true to size".
  • 66% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt narrower than marked".
  • 76% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe had
    "Moderate arch support".

ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
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 85% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
 66% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt narrower than marked"
 76% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"

Customer Rating/Review

ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Number of reviews: 99
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 5.0 stars  Comfort: 5.0 stars  Look: 5.0 stars



2008-07-07 08:47:46 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Anonymous from Minnesota
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

I have suffered from shin splints all of my running career. I have high arches and whenever I would tell salespeople at shoe stores, they would put me in some kind of motion control shoe, which would be fine for low miles. But invariably my shin splints would come back after longer runs. I finally found some info on the web that said if you have high arches you shouldn't wear motion control, you should go for the most cushioning you can stand and just let your feet have a bit of play in your stride. So I got the Nimbus 9 because it was the most cushioning I could get on my foot for under a hundred bucks. These shoes are like running on pillows. So far, two long runs and no shin splints. The shoes are loud, especially the white/gold ones, which seem to be the way of high end running shoes these days. It's a bit embarrassing actually. If Asics would put out something as understated and cool looking as their trail shoes with this cushioning system it would be huge, I think. The extra cushioning does come with a bit of extra weight, but this is a plus in a training shoe, I think. It may make you a bit stronger and faster for your racing flats.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Nike Air, Nimbus 10, adidas Supernova


2008-07-03 10:01:29 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Anonymous from Knoxville, TN
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:2 stars   Look:3 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Not as great as my other Asics. I bought these shoes to run in. They felt great in the store and for walking around, but as soon as I put them to the test on the treadmill they failed to provide the support that I need. My old Gel-Stratus pair worked much better for me. Somewhat disappointing, but Asics still makes the best running shoes as far as I'm concerned.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Asics Gel-Stratus, Asics Gel-Cumulus


2008-07-03 09:52:33 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from New York, NY
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

These shoes are great. Attractive with a gold stripe on white; and extremely comfortable.


2008-06-26 04:46:20 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Mary K from Lexington Park, Maryland
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Fantastic Shoe!!! I purchased this shoe for workouts. I have always worn New Balance in the past, but they discontinued my style and I couldn't find a suitable replacement. This shoe is fantastic. I wear it for spinning, weights, and aerobic classes. The shoe is very supportive especially around ankles-yet padded enough for comfort. The shoe is lightweight and has adequate webbing so foot can get air. The size was perfect-order your regular shoe size. The style is attractive (gold color). I liked so much I ordered an extra pair for a back-up, which I only do when I love a shoe. Worth the money!! As always, the service from Zappos was terrific!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: None-this is a great shoe!


2008-05-17 09:19:49 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Evette
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Finally a perfect running shoe! Perfect fitting running shoe! Definitely worth the money. After a few wears I feel like the shoe is molded to the shape of my foot. Thanks Zappos!


2008-05-14 06:51:32 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Massachusetts
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

The BEST sneaker! These are the best sneakers I have ever worn! The style along with comfort and light weight make walking in these a great pleasure! I will always purchase ASICS in the future. Thank you, Zappos, for your quick and easy ordering and delivery process!


2008-05-12 05:46:25 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: April H from Greenville, NC
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Nice run! These shoes are the best running shoes I have ever purchased. Recently, I got back into running and these shoes provide the support I need as well as breathability and comfort. They can be worn for long periods of time without any discomfort. These are some of the first sneakers that I have worn that didn't get removed the second I walk through the door and relax. Also, I am a type 1 diabetic and they provide all of the protection my feet need and do not cause any blisters or support concerns.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Crocs


2008-05-07 18:01:36 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Minnetrista, MN
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Best running shoe - This shoe has the comfort and support you want.


2008-05-07 06:01:31 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Chris from Rixeyville, Virginia
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

So comfortable - I planned on starting to go walking nightly and my old New Balance shoes were hurting my feet. A friend of mine noticed how all my shoes seemed to wear a certain way so she told me about these Asics and how they help correct people who "pro-nate". These are the most comfy shoes I own. I swore I'd only wear them to exercise and not for things like yardwork, but they're so comfortable I wear them 95% of the time. The questionnaire asks if you could fit orthotics in this shoe. I have no idea as I don't use orthotics.


2008-04-11 11:31:09 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Omaha
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Nimbus 9 - Great Shoes--Keep on buying them, Zappos Customers! It is more cushioned than the VIII and it gives me more space for my heel and toes.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Asics brand,Mizuno brand and Brooks brand


2008-04-11 11:27:15 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Chris from Omaha
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Asics Rocks! This is the best shoe I have worn since the Nimbus 7-- but I had hated the Nimbus 8, so when this one came out, I gave it a go at Peak Performance and they did not have it. So I tried an online search and Zappos had it. I have 3 pairs of the Nimbus 7,and 2 pairs of the Nimbus 9.I am a dedicated Asics fan also.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4, other Nimbus types,or Asics GEL-Kayano 13 or 14


2008-04-11 11:20:35 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Chris from Omaha
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Coolest Asics - Asics Gel nimbus 9 works for me because I tend to underpronate a lot, and they are cool looking and work just as well!!!!!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: GEL-Nimbus VII,GEL-Enduro 3, GT 2120, GEL-Kayano 14,and Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4


2008-04-10 19:38:36 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Minneapolis, MN
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Nimbus 9 - I love this shoe! I have been wearing the Nimbus for years. I have a slightly narrow foot, but like extra room in the toe box, and these are perfect. They are also very light weight. This shoe, just like its predecessors, does run 1/2 size small. I am always a size 9 - I made the mistake of ordering my true size and have to return them for a 9 1/2. I can't wait until they come back!


2008-04-10 09:12:37 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Carla from Naperville, Illinois
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Worth the money - These shoes are specifically for my Plantar Fasciits...which is severe heel pain. I put these on before stepping out of bed in the morning, before I get my kids out of their cribs, and my pain almost goes away. I can't walk flat footed, so I am in these all day long chasing my kids around the house. I also wear them on the treadmill about 35 minutes per day. Very comfortable. They hold your heal in place. They are designed so your foot won't over pronate when you walk. I took out the inserts that came with them and put in my orthotics. I am sure they are still comfortable without the orthotics. I will always believe Asics are the BEST. I am someone who has had every kind of athletic shoe there is. These are the best.


2008-04-10 03:19:10 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Denise from Greeley, CO
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Not just for running - This is my second pair of Nimbus shoes and I wear them for Jazzercise every day. They have great cushioning in the forefoot and can take a pounding. The heel set is perfect too. They provide better stability than most of the other "dance" shoes I have tried. I love that they are so light weight and your feet stay cool. I ordered 1/2 size up from my street shoes and the fit was perfect right out of the box. No break in period for me.


2008-04-09 09:53:55 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Angie from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Perfect Shoe!! I have another pair of Asics running shoes (Style: Gel-2130) and I love them. They are perfect for cardio, aerobics and overall gym use, however I have an old injury to both my right knee & ankle. Those shoes just didn't work on the treadmill and so I did research on lots of shoes and found the Gel-Nimbus 9. These Shoes set my foot perfectly for each step I take, have great cushioning for running impact, and fit my feet exactly the second I put them on. Plus, they keep my knee & ankle from becoming sore/hurt. I highly recommend them to everyone!!


2008-04-07 14:22:19 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Texarkana, Texas
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Greatest running shoe ever - This is my second pair of Nimbus 9s. I was afraid they would change something about them so I bought another pair. The toe box has lots of room for toes to stretch out. They are light weight and built for running. This is the best running shoe I've had in 20 years. Have already recommended them to running friends and we all have multiple pair now.


2008-04-02 16:40:51 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Chicago suburb, IL
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

I love the Nimbus!! I love my new ASICS Nimbus running shoes! I previously have bought the Gel Kayano's and by reading the description of the Nimbus (more heel cushion), I felt that they may be better for me and I was right. I ordered the same size--7.5 and they fit perfect. I have started training for a marathon in them. In fact, I'm sure I'll be buying a few more pairs this summer. I love that Zappos has different colors than the stores around here and the shoes came so fast! I think the price is very competitive with stores, considering tax and gas prices. If you are a runner, try these shoes!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: I am a true ASICS fan!


2008-03-29 15:31:50 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer:
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Love them...but - These are hands down the most comfortable shoes I own. I wear a 10.5 wide and the toe box is PERFECT on these. I bought these shoes about 3 months ago and have enjoyed working out in them nearly every day. But about 1 month ago (so after 2 months of use) one of the layers of mesh on the top of the shoe started to rip. The top layer has stayed intact, but I suppose now that the under layer is ripped, it's just a matter of time. Also the tongue on one of them is splitting at the top. I have no idea how this happened unless I just got a defective pair. I do nothing that would rub this spot enough to make it split. These are so comfy, and despite the issues I'm having with them I think I will try another pair when these just fall apart. For now they still function fine and provide great support and cushion.


2008-03-28 05:03:39 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Clarksville, TN
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

I love the wider toe box and mesh upper. It gives my toes and forefoot the extra room it needs when it strikes the treadmill. Very comfortable, but if you like to feel a lot of cushion under your feet you may not like this shoe.


2008-03-23 12:27:30 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Washington, D.C.
Overall:1 stars   Comfort:1 stars   Look:3 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Keep searching - I loved the Gel-Nimbus 8 so much that I had two pairs. When ASICS released the Gel-Nimbus 9, I was confident that I could not go wrong with this shoe. I was wrong. Very wrong. I needed a neutral-cushion shoe, and Runner's World said this was the shoe for me, and considering the success I had with the Gel-Nimbus 8, I decided to give the 9 a go. Big mistake. The way the heel is structured changed my stride, and I have since started having hip pain. I've only worn these shoes on 10 short runs. I shelved the shoe for a while and went back to a pair of Gel-Nimbus 8 -- and did not have any pains. I recently tried running in the Gel-Nimbus 9 again -- only ache afterward. I cannot return them, but if I could, I would.


2008-03-21 06:47:11 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Chicago, IL
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great Shoe! I have always worn the Asics DS Trainer but this is a good and slightly more cushioned training shoe, and not heavy at all as I expected it to be.


2008-03-20 03:21:48 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from MA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Heeled my knee pain - This is a top class running shoe...as it should be, for the price range. Even though I have been wearing Asics running shoes for years, I don't often get the top of the line model, since I don't do "high mileage" any more. This time, I decided to treat myself, and I'm glad I did. I am running in comfort once again.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Keens


2008-03-17 00:40:11 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: from Illinois
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great fit, lightweight, comfortable - My first pair of Asics. I exercise every day and I love the shoe. Great support. I wear a wide yet have a narrow heel and this shoe accommodates both.


2008-03-13 06:51:02 ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 9
Reviewer: Carole F from Georgia
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great shoes - I bought 2 pair of Asics's Gel-Nimbus, one for my son and one for myself. Great running shoes, which felt true to size. Will definitely buy again. Will also use Zappos again. My whole experience with this company was very good. Excellent service. Thanks.

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