Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 18

Liked the new fabric. They switched away from the terry cloth which broke down after a few runs. I? do not like the plastic on the heel cuff. They buffed up the padding around the ankle. Maybe that was what was making my foot go numb. I? have been running in Nimbus since 12 version - most comfortable shoe. The new nimbus feels like it has less cushion than its predecessor.

These shoes are stiff and don't have any give. I was totally bummed - I can usually run in Asics as soon as I get them and never skip a beat. This model doesn't have nearly the cushion as the prior models. (Last year's model was like running on a cloud!) I noticed many other reviews said this, but then a few people said they give and stretch over time. This was not the case for me. I've run in them 6 or 7 times and they are so stiff. I wear a size 5 shoe but run in a 6, so when I say these are small and stiff, and I'm going up a whole size, that says something. Unfortunately need to return them and find something else for this year.

I am 10 in every shoe I own except this one, which I had to go down a half size. After wearing them for 18 hours (3x a week for 6 weeks), the sole is already coming apart. I'm really disappointed in the quality. I was doing some some very light workouts, and would certainly expect them to hold up much longer. These are the first pair of ASICS that I've purchased and they will also be the last.

Loved the colors and wish the shoe had worked, but I had to return it. It just wasn't comfortable for my fat feet.

I have a narrow foot (and purchased the AA). For some reason my heel feels very unstable in the Nimbus, whereas the Cumulus holds it firmly.

Loved the Nimbus 17's but needed a wider width. Was glad to see the "D" was available in 18! Hope I'm not disappointed in cushioning as others have been. (I've been sick so not worn outside yet). But I can tell you I feel no difference in width. My only reason for ordering the shoe, and don't feel like sending back should never order shoes online!

Love the look of the shoe. However, after a month the sole is stating to pull away more and more every day. I only use these at the gym, not for outdoor activities.

Asics really screwed up when they reduced the size of their toe box several years ago. I needed to replace my old Gel Nimbus, and these pressed down on my big toes. These have the great Gel Nimbus cushioning and arch support. They run a half size smaller than older Asics shoes - I wear a 6 in regular shoes but always wore a 7 in athletic shoes and all Asics. I needed a 7 1/2 to get this shoe to fit. I have tried numerous Asics styles, and all of them press down on my big toes to some degree. I tried Brooks as an alternate - great room in the toe but not very good arch support.

I should have listened to the reviewers who said this shoe ran short. I've always worn Asics Gel Nimbus and I've always worn a 7 M. I did heed the advice to go wider, and I remember my previous pair of Gel Numbuses seemed narrower than the one before. BUT. The 7W was too short for my foot, and my toes hit the end. Also, the toe box tapers down and presses on my big toes. That should not be happening, and makes me wonder if Asics is cutting corners. I disagree with other reviewers, though, that the cushioning is deficient. Still has wonderful Gel Nimbus cushioning and feels soft. It's just too darn short. I'll try a 7 1/2, but I'll bet I end up going to a different brand. Sad, after wearing this brand and style for over 10 years.

This shoe ran narrow in the toe but wide in the heel. There wasn't as much support as the Nimbus 19, I found it to be way more comfortable than the 18. Since I'm a nurse and do a lot of walking all day I need a shoe with good support.

I always go up a full-size in sneakers and I always wear Asics. These cramped my toes, but slipped off my heels, which seems to be a recurring theme with this brand lately. Back they go.

I usually order a size 12 in a running, walking shoe. This pair was 1/2 size too short.

The toe box is too narrow and I don't have a particularly wide foot. The cushioning was comfortable but the narrow toe is a deal breaker. I ordered the next half size up and even it was still an issue. I traded them back in for Mizunos.

This is my first pair of the Gel-Cumulus and they feel wider than the Gel-Nimbus that I am use to wearing. I also had to order an 11.5 Narrow whereas before I have been fine with the 11 Narrow. They are comfy but I wish all the colors came in narrow sizes. But thanks for making the half sizes for those of us that have long skinny feet!

The Nimbus has been the most comfortable pair of asics I've tried as far as cushioning. Unfortunately I can't find a with that fits. I ordered a half size up, as usual, and wide, but the toe box had no room. I ordered another pair, a full size bigger in the standard size and that felt roomy, but it shoe slipped out. Sadly this shoe didn't work for me.

Loved how these shoes looked but they just weren't as comfortable for me as compared to some other asics I've tried. Could just be my feet!

These are super cushiony in the sole. Their sizing is so different this year, however. Had to go up from 7.5 to 8, which feels long, but the 7.5 is too short. There is a big difference between the two sizes. Am returning these as they are too short.

I've been wearing every version of the Nimbus since the 14, I always size up a 1/2 a size in running shoes and these still felt a bit too short, and the toe box is definitely more narrow that ever before. I have high arches and they don't feel quite as supportive as they have in the past. I'm going to keep them and see how they feel once they're broken in, I really do love the Cockatoo pattern, it's adorable, I get so many compliments!!

I've been running in 7M Asics for years. Ordered these in a 7.5D, wide width. The left one fits almost perfect. The right one is way too tight. I realize most people have slightly different foot sizes, however this is wayyyy off. It hurts to even walk in the right one. Very disappointed as the left one is very comfy, very cushioned and they would have been good for running. I'm finding a lot of problems with Asics and have to wonder about quality control issues. Tired of buying/returning (even though Zappos is the BEST customer service on the plantet!) I'm going to Brooks and/or New Balance instead.

Had to return :( love the style and color and have bought this gel nimbus series is past but these were a lot more narrow than my others had been. Bummed.

I've always worn the Nimbus shoe...but this model feels different. They are more narrow then the previous models. I have been loyal to the Nimbus model for many years but this is not the same as it used to be. They always have run about a half a size small for me, so I recommend ordering up a half size. But if you don't have a narrow foot, this new Nimbus might not be the best fit.

I have worn previous versions of this shoe and have never had any problems with fit. I was disappointed that the 18 fit smaller than my other pairs. Will order a half size larger next time.

Very tight shoe box. Normally wear 9 1/2 2A and ordered a 10 2A based on reviews. Still very tight. So tight, I feel relieved to take off. Unfortunately my medium width Asics feel a bit wide so I will be going to other brand names for narrow.

I am so bummed. I have worn gel Cumulus before, and it seems like they have changed the shoe mold; these are much more narrow and feel smaller than the previous models I have worn; and I have come across this with 2-3 other asic models I have ordered.

I love this sneaker but it dose not love me back. It has great cushioning but it makes my toes numb and throb