Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Nimbus® 19

Been running the Nimbus line over a decade since model 6, same size forever. I've been the same (weight +/- 2 lbs., same type of socks, same stride, etc.) but developed nasty blisters within first week of using these. I've never had a running shoe do this except for that time I raced in an ultra in the hills of Wisconsin in the middle of the summer, but those blisters I earned... As for these shoes, after only 40 miles, I simply cannot wear them - wasted my money on a poor design. I hope the 20 is better. Bottom line, just no good... I submitted a complaint under their warranty section of the website, outcome is pending.

Dear Asics, the next time you redesign a shoe, soak your feet in Kool Aid then stick them in a vice and tighten pressure equal to your body weight and run 50 miles in a week. That's what these shoes are like, colors are humiliating and the toe box too tight. I though I would break them in, but they broke my feet. and my bank. no thanks.

I have used ASICS' Nimbus for as long as they've been in existence (I've been running since 1980). I am disappointed in this year's model as they were smaller, tighter than all the previous years. What changed? I threw away the box and mailer because I never had a problem with Nimbus fitting before.

Although the same size (according label), they are a bit tighter and smaller than the other purchased Asics men shoes, Gel Nimbus 19....

Very disappointed! I'm a size 7, but decided to go half a size up after reading other reviews. After wearing them around the house for a couple of hours I realized they were still too snug around the toe box. I returned them for a size 8, but sadly they didn't work out. These shoes are too narrow and didn't provide the same support as my Nimbus 15. Fortunately I was able to return them. I exchanged them for a pair of Gel Kayanos 23. I'm hoping I have better luck with them.

I have been buying these for years. Not the same shoe. Much too tight and narrow. Even the wides. Very sad because I loved them.

This is my. 5th pair of Nimbus. They are so narrow and uncomfortable that my feet fall asleep. They are terrible! My old broken down 17s are more comfortable than these. I'm done with Nimbus

I've always loved the Nimbus. Not sure what the change is but they don't feel the same and my feet felt horrible in them. Hope you bring the old style back. I love Asics

I have purchased many Nimbus shoes before and these are terrible. The cushion wore off within 100 miles. To make matters worse, the laces literally ripped apart after about 150 miles. I know they are just laces, but without laces a shoe doesn't work! I'm unbelievably disappointed with this shoe. Just awful.

This is my third try to submit a poor review because ASICS keeps moderating it. The gel nimbus 19s are a horrible model. The 18s were a better product. I don't like the fit as they were manufactured smaller and more narrow than previous models.

Never have any problem with Acisc before but who decided to make this model so narrow?!?!?!?

The gel nimbus have been the only shoe for me for years. The cushioning in these are awful. Like walking on bricks.

They look good but the sizing is different than past 10.5 shoes. I've only run in the same size and model shoe for years and this shoe is entirely too small

After having a stress fracture in my foot years ago , I found that the Gel Nimbus was the only shoe with adequate forefoot cushioning. Unfortunately, there seems to be very little support in the 19 to the point where I can feel my foot being stressed again. Also, I agree with others about the narrowed toe box. Very disappointed - it took a long time to find the right shoe.

Yes, that's right. You can probably find my review of the 17s, one of the best training shoes I've ever had. Then I reviewed the 18s which were much worse. I suspect they made the shoe stiffer. Finally, the 19s are worse than the 18s because they made the toe box way too small. Did they change the last? Did the factory screw up? Sorry to say, but after decades of running in ASICS I need to find a different manufacturer. ASICS, are you listening?

Yes, that's right. You can probably find my review of the 17s, one of the best training shoes I've ever had. Then I reviewed the 18s which were much worse. I suspect they made the shoe stiffer. Finally, the 19s are worse than the 18s because they made the toe box way too small. Did they change the last? Did the factory screw up? Sorry to say, but after decades of running in ASICS I need to find a different manufacturer. ASICS, are you listening?

I had been wearing GEl Kinsei for about 10 yrs. Nimbus 19 was recommend as closet model to Kinsei. Less quality and cushion. BRING BACK KINSEI!

i've always worn the Gel Nimbus but the 19 has gotten narrow in the toe box; they had to be returned.

Even though it's 4e still way too tight. I always bought Asics shoes and never had any issues until lately. Models are running smaller not sure what's the reason behind it.

I'm sooo disappointed!!! I used to LOVVVE GEL NIMBUS, and could always order online truecto size. Now I have had to return 2 different, recent pairs as they're running smaller & tighter width all of a sudden??? I won't order another until you go back to designing & manufacturing them better.

I loved my Gel-Nimbus 17 (D) and walked them to death. Should have believed the reviews that said the new models were narrower. If you need a wider shoe, try Brooks.

I have narrow feet, and usually Asics are loose on me. These are impossible to wear, don't think they can stretch with time. Something went wrong here.