Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Nimbus® 21

Asics Gel-Nimbus are all over the board now in sizes. When the Nimbus 5 10W N was discontinued I bought 10 pairs and still have 2 pair I only use for 1/2 and Full. They were the last version to fell like pillows(Seriously pillows).....the Nimbus 19 size 10 2E Are really great and have that feel but without socks for 5K-10K I can't fit a sock in then for longer runs. I just bought 6 different 20 and 21 pairs in sizes 10 to 10/12 Narrow, Wide 4E and they all pretty much suck - I've rules out Narrow and 4E (some times they are rated W or WW then the next version is 2E or 4E in nimbus - make up your mind. These sizes are so off the board in the Nimbus 20 and 21 I'm looking for a different brand after 14 years. Never had a blister in my life but with the fit of the pairs I kept I'm getting close. Too long and you roll your toes causing stress above your 2 middle toes right were most fractures (swelling) occur and the back can rub so 10 1/2 are 1 star....Nimbus 21 size 10 wide are a poor fit now........I've tried them all and have 3 pair hoping to try different lacing/socks to work this out but I'm pretty much done - Wishing I could find some more Nimbus 5 10W N. orange and silver............ and Zappo... rating running shoes style? don't really care about the color when my feet feel good.

The nimbus 21 are not as wide as previous models. Cushion is like a $50.00 pair of shoes. I have purchased ASICS for years, still wear a pair of old gel fortified IGS to cut grass. These old shoes are 100% better than the 21s. No more ASICS for me.

The gel shock absorption sole SIGNIFICANTLY DROPPED IN QUALITY between the 20 and 21 models. If you need a sneaker with great arch support and a cushioning, shock absorbing sole - LOOK ELSEWHERE! I moved to the Brooks Beast 18 and found my new favorite shoe. I would NOT RECOMMEND Asics anymore.