Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Nimbus® 23

I am extremely disappointed in Asics. I have purchased over 30 pairs of Nimbus shoes and run marathons in all 50 states wearing them. I have attributed my success as a runner to finding good quality shoes that provided a firm but flexible, neutral running solution for a larger but higher mile runner. I have carefully tracked mileage and durability over the years and have actual data (on a spread sheet that includes mileage from every run on each pair of shoes) that shows how the shoe performance has changed over the years. So, I have been disenchanted with what I perceive as cheapening of this shoe over the past few versions. The 23 simply sucks and will be the last I buy. You have ruined a great shoe. I encourage you to go back about 10 generations and look at what a great running shoe looks and performs like as these newer ones just miss the mark. It may be more profitable to sell to casual runners or those looking to make a fashion statement but comes at the detriment of previously loyal runners.

Not impressed they started separating near the toe

I bought the shoes a little over a month ago at first few runs I was very happy with it whoever, I recently did a 10k run and upon returning home I notice a hole in the toe box area I didn't except that to happen this quick. Overall it's not a bad shoes but, its not durable if you run a lot.

The upper mesh started to get bridle n terribly tearing

I've been a die-hard ASICS fan for 10+ years and have convinced many of my friends to make the switch, but... never again. I have no idea what ASICS was thinking but they took a fantastic shoe in the Gel-NIMBUS 22 and completely ruined it. (To preface the rest of this review, I'll be making a lot of comparisons between these, the 23's, and the previous version, the 22's) Where to start? They're a completely different style of shoe than the Gel-NIMBUS 22. The 22's are rigid, supportive, and sturdy but still comfortable with just the right amount of cushion... that's not the case with the 23's. At all. They changed everything. The 23's are basically like every other "running shoe" on the market right now - very cushiony without much actual support so when you run, it's very 'gummy'. They're made with a noticeably cheaper material (especially the foam on the mid-sole) which makes me think they'll end up lasting maybe half as long as the 22's. They're more like a slip-on shoe than an actual running sneaker. Unbelievably disappointed. Thankfully I was still able to return the shoes after a few runs and buy a new pair of the Gel-NIMBUS 22's to hold me over until ASICS (hopefully) fixes this disaster. *Update - thankfully

Even though they were an extra wide they weren't as wide as others - same style and size - thanI own. Had to return.

The shoe is very comfortable and has great support. Problem is in less than a month the soles are already worn out on the left shoe. I run about 3-5 miles a day but I would expect the shoes to last longer than a month. I've had several pairs of nimbus's over the years and never had that problem before

Runs very very very narrow! I've had 9 pair of gel nimbus in the past fit can change drastically from on year to the next. Don't think I'll be buying online anymore

Wanted to love these as I'm limited in colors due to my wide width. Unfortunately, toe box and instep areas are again too small in this version and I had to return. Wish they would stop shrinking these areas with every new release.

Shoes are comfortable, but rt top of shoe keeps going through the material on top. Have tried three pair unsuccessively.

The shoes are slippery on my treadmill and make a lot of noise when I walk on my wood floor

Don't get caught up in these being named after a cloud. They're not soft. They're quite firm. Too firm. I've tried a couple of versions now and they're just stiff.

I love my Asics NovaBlast, so i thought I would give these a try. I don't know how these are running shows. They are heavy, not soft and hurt my feet durning my first and only run. Only 3 miles until i couldn't take it. Asics won't take them back because I used them, but they are useless to me. Can't use them. Wast of money. NovaBlast are so much better.

Somehow the Nimbus 23 changed from the 22 and it didn't go well with my foot. It felt stiffer and tighter on the front by the toes and just stiff overall.

Too tight and would like to return and get my refund.

There is a widespread problem with glue holding the sole on. Sole is pealing off in multiple places on both shoes. I get ASICS Nimbus shoes every year. This year has a major defect.

Squeak horribly on any surface. Worn daily for 3 weeks and not any quieter.

I sent them back because I had no support under the big toe.