Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 12

My Asics showed up in only a couple days and they were exactly as advertised. And they were less expensive than local stores.

I love these shoes. I am a 200lb runner and these help with sore knees and quicker recovery to run again the next day. You can log a lot of miles with these cushioning shoes.

Great shoe! I was worried about some reviews stating that the shoe was more narrow than previous models. This is somewhat true, but with first time use I laced it tighter on top which kept my heel firmly in the back - now they fit just as well as previous models. Off-center lacing is no issue either. Have not yet used for longer runs (more than 5 miles), but expect good performance. Thanks to Zappos' great delivery, got the shoe just before vacation and used this time to start breaking them in. Thanks Zappos!

For the time being I have switched from the Brooks Glycerin 8 to this shoe for a softer feel in the forefoot area. G8 is still a great shoe, but just felt a little roomier and comfortable out of the box and a few miles of testing between the two. Hopefully the gel support lasts longer than a couple hundred miles.

Stepped up to these from the Gel-Cumulus. They are worth the extra money. Great cushioning if you are a supinator. I break shoes down pretty quick but the cushioning on these will help them hold up for 300-400 miles. Will be buying these again down the road. Lastly, the black and orange rocks!

This is a great workout shoe just put them on and go to the gym. I did not have to break them in. They are not cheap, but they are worth the money.

These shoes are perfect. Yes you do have to pay a little bit more for them, but your feet will be happy you did. Honestly, I don't know how you couldn't be satisfied with these shoes. Great running shoe that can be a cross trainer if you wish.

The most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Comfort from minute one. I ordered two pairs of Adidas and they were really narrow and uncomfortable but Zappos came through with flying colors with the return. Had my new shoes in about 3 days.

Just started running and had a pair of New Balance. They were okay, but these Nimbus 12's are awesome. I now am a believer in good shoes for running. Not cheap, but they are worth the money.

My Nimbus 9's have finally given out, but I loved them so much, I tried to find them brand new in 2011. No luck in finding my size or color, so I pulled the trigger on the 12's. The only major difference I can see is the asymmetrical lace system which at first felt like the shoe was too loose (even though the shoe was tied snug), but after 25 miles of break-in, I realize it is a smart idea in that it doesn't pull on the peak of the dorsal part of the foot and very comfortable. The remainder of the shoe is the best of the Nimbus series. A generous toe box and the shoe always feels like it works with you, not against you. I don't use orthotics with this shoe like I have in others. I use the shoe for interval training approx. 2 to 2.5 miles/day.

The last pair of these I bought was from 2004, so needless to say, it was time for a new pair. For all of you with an old pair wondering if you will be happy with a new pair, don't fret and just get them. You'll be pleased and if you're not, Zappos has the best shipping policy ever and you can just send them back for free. By the way, I ordered these shoes in Dallas at 2:40pm and they were on my doorstep the next day! That's customer service!

I'm a very new jogger, my cheap Walmart sneakers were hurting my feet. These do not; they are nice and would buy them again. Zappos rocks with their return policy, I bought the wrong size and they sent me shoes next day air as a replacement for free (after I returned the 1st pair of shoes)!

The Nimbus 12 is the only running shoe I can wear. In two weeks I will be running in my 15th Marathon and I would not run in anything else! Zappos is the place I buy Asics.

Been running in Asics Gel-Nimbus or 2100 series for the last 6 years and these are by far the best shoes I have ever had. The stability is just right, the cushioning perfect and the off center laces totally eliminate any pressure on the top of the foot. Great shoes. Plus the green color looks rad.

Great shoe. Supportive plushness. Was a little skeptical at first about the asymmetrical lacing, but after the first run, am now a believer.

Outstanding service! I have dealt with plantar fasciitis on and off for about 10 years and these shoes feel great. Like walking on a cloud but with support. As with any shoe I buy now I replace the insole with super feet green for more stability and support.

I love these shoes. I have been sporting the nimbus series for the past eight years. Good all around running shoe with good arch support. Love the black and orange colors too!

Nice shoe. Well made. Superior cushioning and. Medium stability so also good for neutral probation. Great grip especially when moving from carpet to tile rounding the corner from family room to hallway. Best part is Zappos. They have fantastic customer service and business model.

Another great shoe from Asics! I really like the style and fit. I have a narrow foot and need a little motion control due to a minor pronation issue. The Gel-Nimbus line has been a wonderful shoe. I like the generous toe box and snug fit around the middle of my foot. I have never gotten a blister or a rub mark from this line of Asics. I'm looking forward to the next 500 miles in this shoe. I loved my Nimbus 10s and had a hard time putting them away after about 700+ miles. Kudos to Zappos for getting my shoes to me in 11 hours and three minutes. No joke, I have the email verification to prove it. Thanks to everyone at Zappos!

Great shoe. I log running about 25 miles per week. The comfort and stability is wonderful. The looks is awesome! I would highly recommend anyone with a serious running passion to give it a try. Zappos is an excellent site to order from!

Order arrived ahead of schedule! Very pleased! I always buy Asics because they fit me the best...took 'em out of box and ran 3 miles on the treadmill...felt great! Look even better!

I am in the process of learning how to pick the right shoe for the running style that I have. I would encourage everyone to study how you run in order to pick the right shoe. I started out with Asics Gel Kayano 17s and it was the wrong shoe for my gait. I bought two pair of Gel Nimbus 12s which I alternate every day. Although the quality of the Asics Kayano is probably similar to the Ascis Gel Nimbus the feel of the shoes are different due to their design/construction. I am pleased with the durability of the shoes compared to another brand which literally had parts of the sole/heal structure glued to the exterior of the shoe come out. One last comment: I have modified my shoe lace string pattern to minimize pain across the top of my foot. This would suggest I have a high arch. It is possible to go online and see instructions for how to lace for better comfort.

I love these shoes. They are very comfortable. The size ran about a half size bigger than I had expected. My only other complaint is the heel. It is a much lower cut than i was expecting. Not bad just going to take some getting used to. Otherwise these shoes are very comfortable when I am running!

Great shoe. Great price. Priced quite a bit under the best local retail price. Delivery was on time. I had to call to receive my shipping notice and information but Zappos sent me the info quickly.

These are great shoes, but my big toe dug through the top in about six months. It would be nice if Asics put a small leather topper on the outside where the big toe is at. Nike does it, but even theirs is too small.