Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Nimbus® 21

Rating Summmary:

1,534 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

63%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

8%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

7%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

10%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

61%"Felt true to size"

74%"Felt true to width"

80%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I kept the shoes as a spare pair of shoes to keep in the trunk of my car, but I probably should have just returned them. Overpriced in my opinion.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wanted to love these but they made my toes go numb. Great arch support! I tried a half size bigger but still not a great fit for me.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have worn Nimbus for a long time because they were recommended by the Running Store. I felt there has been a change with the model I just got. It looks and feels less supportive. It looks like it is not the same quality as before.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Brought these about six months ago and they have started squeaking when I walk. I've had ASICS shoes before and never had this problem before.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Loved the color, but felt tighter and small than my previous nimbus shoes
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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middle of shoe too narrow and uncomfortable. Toe box nice and roomy, heel slides a tad. The problem is in center of shoe - too narrow.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The footbed on the Gel Nimbus 21 is not as soft or cushioned as the 20. Also the ankle is more narrow on the 21. I kept the shoe any way and the narrow ankle was not a problem, just wish they had more of a cushion footbed.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Love the support and cushioning of the GEL-NIMBUS 21. My only problem with this ASICS product is that the shoe is narrow compared to the many other ASICS I have purchased over the years. I debated whether I should return them because of this issue. I have decided to keep them and I hope I am not making a mistake. I have to wear them for a while to determine this. Please go back to previous width.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Very sturdy shoe, but not as cushy as the Nimbus 17..Toe box snug so went up a size..Not as much shoe as older Nimbus..
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Was excited to get these and start a running routine again. I have always ran in Asics - I have a slight underpronate. I normally wear a size 6.5 but these run small. While I really have not worn them because they are too small, they also felt stiff. Will be returning these and looking at reviews of others so see if there is one that is better
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Although this shoe is nice looking, the ball area of the foot is very flat and creates discomfort across the toes, feeling like they would go numb after longer duration of wear.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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when I first put these on I felt instant relief in my foot compared to the nike shoe I ordered. But they were too narrow, so I ordered the wide and same thing, I don't think they are wide .. returning both pairs.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I just received my Gel-Nimbus 20 last week and wore them the first time the other day and not too happy with the overall design or comfort! I am a creature of habit and I have been a fan of this particular model of ASICS for a very long time. I have purchased 17, 18, 19 and now the 20's and absolutely loved the style and the comfort of them all but I am not impressed with the latest model. The shoe design is alittle wider in the toe and there is not nearly enough cushion in them compared to the older models in the gel-nimbus. I still love the colors tho but Not a satisfied buyer this time!!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These were just way too big in every sense, and just so bulky. I've been running in this model of Asics for years and was so disappointed. I just can't keep them.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I like these fairly well, and will most likely keep them. They are a bit too wide, which is disappointing. I had the 30, and it was a perfect fit.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I purchased a half size up when I read the reviews that it ran small. I should have ordered a whole side larger than the last pair of ASICS I purchased. I would have simply exchanged them had I liked the footbed, but that, too was different from the ASICS I knew. These were hard inside, and the arch support was not like my former ASICS. My feet used to feel so supported and cradled by them, and I have bought them for over 12 years. I hope this is a fluke, and not a brand-wide design issue. It’s too bad, as they are super cute.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Good fit, as expected. Great Color choices. Thought it was me, but last couple of pairs of ASICS had no cushion. I used to wear these shoes all day and night. Now, after a couple of hours my feet and legs throb - guess it's from lack of cushioning
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
These shoes run small and are tight around the middle. They are not as comfortable as the 18's
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I was so disappointed the minute I had it on my foot not as squishy feeling as the 19 such a disappointment!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have worn gel-Nimbus for 10 years. The 21's give me blisters on the back of my foot every time I wear them. I run 30 miles per week.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing Asics Gel-Nimbus for several years and been happy up until recently. The pair I purchased 6 to 8 months ago felt a little smaller than my past shoes. So with this pair, I ordered a wide instead of a medium, but the shoe felt short and didn't feel as cushioned as it has in the past. I am disappointed as this was my go to shoe for many years and so I am returning it.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I'm on my feet at least 12 hours a day. After about 4 hours the balls of my feet were hurting. There isn't enough cushioning to the insoles. Pretty shoes but not what my feet need.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have always purchased Asics but I think it might be time for a new brand. The last few purchases have been less than satisfactory. I have terrible blisters from this shoe. I purchased the 8 wide but it is still very narrow. I figured the wide would make up for the small build of the shoe. I was afraid to get the 81/2 because then its too loose. The laces are way to short to tie the shoe all the way to keep the foot from sliding in the back. Great on support but lacking in comfort.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I bought the heritage blue and the colors look different online especially the soles very bright and the fit was tight also.I normally wear an 8 1/2 and I bought the size 9 and there isn't much wiggle room and it isn't worth the price for a pair of sneakers that really fit snug and I know that it's not going to be comfortable for my feet so for that they will be returned.I have other ASICS sneakers that fit perfect
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Fit and size is much smaller.
I'd also recommend:
on cloud, brooks, new balance,
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