Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Nimbus® 20

This is a great shoe for wide foot. I've tried almost all of them. Adequate cushion making things easier on the knees. I've had this shoe going back five or six model. Unfortunately there is never more than one color alternative - the 19 was gray, now the 20 is black. I get they probably do limited runs but it was be nice for us wide feet people to get something less drab every now and then. Functionally a great shoe - just boring appearance.

This has been my go to running shoe for 8 generations now. When the Nimbus 16 or 17 came out I had to move up a half size. This version (20), has me moving back a half size. Not a big deal unless of course you bought through the mail and now have to return them for smaller size.

Great shoes - soft, plush, smooth. Great for long runs! Was disappointed that I bought these and then price was reduced by $60 3 days later...

I bought these a couple weeks ago to use for Volleyball and Basketball season. The comfort was noticeable immediately and feels great to walk/run in.

I was wearing fortitude series 4E from 2009 to 2018, almost 99% of the time, except for job interviews. It was a great shoe but Asics stopped producing that line to my big disappointment and frustration. I tried many different asics shoes but nothing compared to fortitude, it was just super comfortable, I used fortitude more as daily shoes rather than for exercise. I spend long hours standing and my feet is sensitive and over heats and other shoes gives me unbearable feeling that my feet is on fire and hurts. So back to nimbus. Asics only have few 4E shes that I can choose from and nimbus seemed to be the best replacement for fortitude. It's not as good as fortitude but still ok, I can wear it for prolonged periods without my feet burning, overheating and hurting but probably not as comfortable as fortitude. Limited color option on 4E is a minus. Expensive! I not sure if I will try another company shoes or continue with nimbus for the coming years.

I was wearing fortitude series 4E from 2009 to 2018, almost 99% of the time, except for job interviews. It was a great shoe but Asics stopped producing that line to my big disappointment and frustration. I tried many different asics shoes but nothing compared to fortitude, it was just super comfortable, I used fortitude more as daily shoes rather than for exercise. I spend long hours standing and my feet is sensitive and over heats and other shoes gives me unbearable feeling that my feet is on fire and hurts. So back to nimbus. Asics only have few 4E shes that I can choose from and nimbus seemed to be the best replacement for fortitude. It's not as good as fortitude but still ok, I can wear it for prolonged periods without my feet burning, overheating and hurting but probably not as comfortable as fortitude. Limited color option on 4E is a minus. Expensive! I not sure if I will try another company shoes or continue with nimbus for the coming years.

Great show for high arch, high impact feet. I've worn the previous models for years and the only problem is the inside wears out faster than the tread. I end up with holes worn through where my big toe rubs. The rubber coating at the toe box needs to be improved.

Asics has always been my favorite brand of sport shoe. The Gel-Nimbus 20 is comfortable on my feet. Keep up the good work!

I bought these as I have a simular pair for the gym. I paid extra and went the distance thinking they would have even more cushion. They are comfortable to a point but not worth the extra price. If looking to buy, I'd suggest to save your money and get the GEL-NEO33 Asics. Shipment was right on time.

I bought these as I have a simular pair for the gym. I paid extra and went the distance thinking they would have even more cushion. They are comfortable to a point but not worth the extra price. If looking to buy, I'd suggest to save your money and get the GEL-NEO33 Asics. Shipment was right on time.

I bought these a couple weeks ago. Fit is perfect and comfort is great. Only dissappointment is they have whay aopears to be a dark purple gel heel. The color said black/carbon which to me would have been solid black with some grey trim...which it does, but the gel heel looks purple in the light. I noticed some of the black ones in the stores also have a purple hue. Not sure if this was on purpose or it is the materials/dye lot.

After the fit fiasco that was the Nimbus 19, I bought as many Gel Nimbus 18 pairs on sale as I could afford. So when the Nimbus 20 was billed as having an "improved fit," I was very curious to see how Asics had changed things for the better. The good: 1. The 20s fit MUCH better than the 19s. The toe box seems wider, and from what I understand, the design has been modified such that the forefoot isn't jammed into the front of the shoe. 2. The durability of the 20s seems to be much improved over the 19s. I currently have 6 miles shy of the 300 mark on my Nimbus 20s, and they still seem pretty solid. Contrast that to 185 miles on my pair of 19s before I retired them. The bad (or, the "just not so good"): 1. No way around it: FlyteFoam is HARD. It seems cushy when walking around, but I really felt it after my first run. The good news is that after about 30-40 miles, the foam begins to soften a bit. 2. My left heel slipped quite a bit during the first 100 miles of wear of the shoe, after which time the slippage stopped. My left foot is somewhat smaller than my right, so this could just be me. 3. The fit is still somewhat tight compared to the Nimbus 17 and 18. The outside of my left foot is sore after a run due to tightness. Strangely, my right foot is fine after running. What I'd like to see: 1. A little bit more room, similar in fit to the 17 and 19 would be welcome. 2. Soften the Flytfoam a bit. Personally, I would like to see a return to the Nimbus 17 consistency. Even though the 17's foam was VERY cushy, I was able to get over 400 miles on them before retiring them. All in all, the 20 is a "step" in the right direction back from the 19.

After the fit fiasco that was the Nimbus 19, I bought as many Gel Nimbus 18 pairs on sale as I could afford. So when the Nimbus 20 was billed as having an "improved fit," I was very curious to see how Asics had changed things for the better. The good: 1. The 20s fit MUCH better than the 19s. The toe box seems wider, and from what I understand, the design has been modified such that the forefoot isn't jammed into the front of the shoe. 2. The durability of the 20s seems to be much improved over the 19s. I currently have 6 miles shy of the 300 mark on my Nimbus 20s, and they still seem pretty solid. Contrast that to 185 miles on my pair of 19s before I retired them. The bad (or, the "just not so good"): 1. No way around it: FlyteFoam is HARD. It seems cushy when walking around, but I really felt it after my first run. The good news is that after about 30-40 miles, the foam begins to soften a bit. 2. My left heel slipped quite a bit during the first 100 miles of wear of the shoe, after which time the slippage stopped. My left foot is somewhat smaller than my right, so this could just be me. 3. The fit is still somewhat tight compared to the Nimbus 17 and 18. The outside of my left foot is sore after a run due to tightness. Strangely, my right foot is fine after running. What I'd like to see: 1. A little bit more room, similar in fit to the 17 and 19 would be welcome. 2. Soften the Flytfoam a bit. Personally, I would like to see a return to the Nimbus 17 consistency. Even though the 17's foam was VERY cushy, I was able to get over 400 miles on them before retiring them. All in all, the 20 is a "step" in the right direction back from the 19.

After the fit fiasco that was the Nimbus 19, I bought as many Gel Nimbus 18 pairs on sale as I could afford. So when the Nimbus 20 was billed as having an "improved fit," I was very curious to see how Asics had changed things for the better. The good: 1. The 20s fit MUCH better than the 19s. The toe box seems wider, and from what I understand, the design has been modified such that the forefoot isn't jammed into the front of the shoe. 2. The durability of the 20s seems to be much improved over the 19s. I currently have 6 miles shy of the 300 mark on my Nimbus 20s, and they still seem pretty solid. Contrast that to 185 miles on my pair of 19s before I retired them. The bad (or, the "just not so good"): 1. No way around it: FlyteFoam is HARD. It seems cushy when walking around, but I really felt it after my first run. The good news is that after about 30-40 miles, the foam begins to soften a bit. 2. My left heel slipped quite a bit during the first 100 miles of wear of the shoe, after which time the slippage stopped. My left foot is somewhat smaller than my right, so this could just be me. 3. The fit is still somewhat tight compared to the Nimbus 17 and 18. The outside of my left foot is sore after a run due to tightness. Strangely, my right foot is fine after running. What I'd like to see: 1. A little bit more room, similar in fit to the 17 and 19 would be welcome. 2. Soften the Flytfoam a bit. Personally, I would like to see a return to the Nimbus 17 consistency. Even though the 17's foam was VERY cushy, I was able to get over 400 miles on them before retiring them. All in all, the 20 is a "step" in the right direction back from the 19.

Don't run out of the best colors so fast. Especially at the flagship store.

good shoe i had to step up a full size from the 18's i had