Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Nimbus® 21
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63%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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7%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
61%"Felt true to size"
74%"Felt true to width"
80%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I love my shoes and they are very comfortable BUT I've been walking 5 miles daily on roads and tracks and my shoes are worn down and I need new one already! Perhaps I didn't get the "right shoes" because I've always been very satisfied with my ASICS. Bummer!
Weli300,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have liked this Asics style , this is my 3rd pair over time, but the higher heel caused rubbing on my Achilles tendon. Had to return.
SMGP,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
There is a bump under the ball if my foot and it's built in the shoe. I removed the liner and can still feel it. Also the tow box is a little narrow. They look nice but really bother my feet. I'm sorry I wore them and can't return.
Busymom3,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have run in a GT2000 for a few years. This pair, for some reason is falling apart really quickly. A hole in the top, rip on the side. I always have a pair in the wings--another GT2000. I hope the pair I am wearing is a fluke.I run about 40 miles a week, so I buy a lot of shoes.
JMK1,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Too narrow. I had to return them and order in wide.
Bright W,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I bought these shoes because I'm a dog walker and log approx. 10 miles each day-six days a week. I've been wearing them over a week and don't find them to be an improvement over any of my many other shoes. Needless to say, I'm quite disappointed since these were $100, originally $150. My Asics Gel Nimbus 16's are a million times better than the 21's.
Holly A,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I've been a long time wearer (7+ years) of the gel Nimbus and I don't know what changes were made but my feet immediately started cramping in them on walks and various cardio exercises. They also have way less cushion than the previous models making them less comfortable for standing in.
Jmiller,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I returned these. ASICS have gone down hill, if you ask me. I wish they would stop "improving" their styles and just leave them alone for a while! I ended up getting the Kayano 26 style instead. And while they are still not as good as they have been in the past, they were much better than these. I've been using ASICS for years. I hope they listen to their customers and stop changing their designs and materials so much. I may have to try another brand if they dont.
M B,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Very pretty colors and nice support and cushioning, but toe box Is slightly different than previous shoes, I have a blister on my smallest toe after running in these.
Lenie K,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The reason I have loved the Nimbus in the past is the width of the toe box. The current style is much more narrow and I have developed a callous. The cushion is fabulous as always, but those who need more space for upper foot/toes, beware.
Casey M,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I am a new ASICS customer. I read several articles and reviews suggesting that this would be the perfect running sneakers for under pronation. I tried the women's size 8 and it was a struggle to get them on, so I instead tried on the size 8.5 around the house and I felt that it was a bit snug but comfortable. After running outside for 3 miles I felt my sneakers were amazing and I felt like I was running on air and the smear were super comfy. I guess I broke my sneakers in on mile 6 because the toe box became too wide!! My toes now shift from left and right. Can I return these shoes for a better option?
Jay21208,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
They feel a little bit tight on sides and top of feet. After awhile my soles of my feet hurt.
Soso20,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I used to wear ASICS all the time and have always worn a 10.5. I bought this shoe in a 10.5 and selected this model because it was supposed to have lots of cushioning. Either my feet have grown another half inch, or these shoes run small because my toe hits the top of the shoe making it painful to wear. Also, there seems to be no cushinioning. I hope with wear, the shoes will feel better. But for now, they hurt my feet.
Nobody,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Started getting hip pain after the first long run (over 5 miles for me). I have been a long time nimbus fan but these were the first shoes I got hip pain from. Didn't think it was the shoe at first then I ran in my Nimbus 19's and no hip pain! Good color and looks so I'll just have to use these for something other than running. What a waste.
Catattack,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love Asics! Typically buy them for exercise and the day to day. This particular purchase have left me with a shoe that is coming apart. I noticed the small defect at arrival but, I shouLd not had settled for it.
Erika, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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My toes went numb with this style-felt tight even with a half size bigger. Otherwise it had great arch support and cushion!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Felt very tight - made my toes go numb within minutes. I tried a larger size but that wasn't helpful.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Toe box is way too mushy. Nothing like prior nimbus sneaks!! So sad I need to find a new brand.
Jennifer, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These were sold asWideWidth...They are not wide at all.
Too bad, it could have been a good sneaker.
Sharon, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
For some reason this color in this size is not at all consistent. I loved my platinum ones so much that I ordered these. The first pair I could not get my foot in the second pair I could get my foot in but I couldn't lace them closed , and finally the third pair I achieved those two things but went on a small 2 mile walk and my toes were numb. I have never had this problem with another pair of ASICS.
SophiaHB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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ASICS seems to change the fit year to year so crap shoot if sneaker will fit. Sneaker was very tight and short for version 21. Wear size 10 constantly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I am VERY disappointed with the new GEL-Nimbus 21. I have worn several earlier versions of the GEL-Nimbus and they are my favorite for fit and comfort. My GEL-Nimbus 20 pair has excellent cushion and bounce. I feel like I can power through my day without having my 40-year-old joints aching by bedtime. Unfortunately, the GEL-Nimbus 21 feels incredibly stiff in the footbed and does not give me the shock support I need.
I am returning these shoes and will look for a different brand because although I love the fit of ASICS for my narrow feet, I feel like the Nimbus is the top of the line for the brand and I won't be able to do any better with a lesser model of ASICS. What a bummer!
Nicole, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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DO NOT BUY!! This is my 7th pair of ASICS gel nimbus and I’ve loved them in the past but these are terrible. They feel clunky are not comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very narrow and length was too small. I always wear 8.5 in shoes but not these. Returning them. I like the style though. Wish they would of it
KIM, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Shoes were way too narrow. I normally wear a medium width and after reading several comments that the shoe was narrow I decided to order a wide width. Even the wide width felt like a snug medium. I returned the shoes.
Julia, Zappos Customer,
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