Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Nimbus® 22
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69%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
75%"Felt true to size"
85%"Felt true to width"
79%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
I bought a half size bigger yet still are very small and my toes touch the end of the shoe which is uncomfortable when running or even walking. The padding in the back of the show seems to push my foot forward so although there is room in the shoe due to buying a half size bigger, my foot is being pushed forward to the front by all the padding at the back.
Extremely comfortable under the foot and very supportive. Extremely light weight.
Leanne D,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
I found my foot moved to much in them and arch support was not as good as I thought it would be. For myself Have gone for Kinsei over this one. It is difficult with slightly wider foot and high arch, have to go a size up and then can have trouble with the fit. Kinsei has wider toe box and I only had to go up half size and good arch support.
Shazamataz,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I feel the shoes are very narrow. I wear a 6.5 and always buy a 7 in asics which allows extra room in front of the toe. The toe box is tight, entire shoe narrow, shoe laces are really short, and my toes are dang near touching the end. I don't feel that the shoe allows for proper stride and caused a lot of leg pain when walking and jogging. I previously wore gel noosa and will probably be going back. On the plus side they look very nice!
Risnea0829,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Material used will rip at the toes very quickly, very tight fitting and I feel my foot is going to the side in one of them.
Have to say it's the first pair of ASICS I have gotten that aren't a comfy fit and I have been wearing ASICS for a number of years even got my son his first pair at Christmas, bought his dad a pair they bought me a pair for my birthday. I love them usually maybe they just don't suit my foot x
MarW,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Cute, but they're like running with bricks on your feet. Very hard feeling, and heavy. I run between 4-12 miles during my runs, but I can't imagine running that far in these.
MacDap,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Ran a but small, had to return for a half size up. These aren't really pink, they are more neon. Not as practical. Somewhat disappointed.
Gero,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I have worn gel nimbus for years and years. I am regularly a size 7.5. Have always gone to an 8 for running (ALWAYS)!! I ordered online and my gel nimbus 22's are loose. As I said. I have worn this shoe for years and years.
Andreadawn48,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I've stuck with Gel Nimbus for over 20 years, but each new iteration since around 18 is no longer better than the one before, which makes me sad. They have definitely gotten narrower, so I have to release the laces to the loosest position which then makes it a bit hard to tie the laces (not much slack). Also, the laces themselves on this GN22 were really flimsy, which also surprised me. I haven't had problems running in them, but they just don't feel as supportive as the older models. I do like the color scheme, though.
Teech,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I don't know why Asics can't get it together with their sizing. Ordered 1/2 size larger this time, and still too small. Because I was sick in mid-March, didn't have an oppty to do the 30-day trial, so am stuck w/these shoes and have to wear the thinnest possible socks. Not a great solution. Styling and colors are good, but sizing way off.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I really like the look and fit of this shoe; it provides good support and cushioning. Note: I replaced the insoles with one that has a higher arch support, which I need. Unfortunately, I needed a shoe that would work for my Jazzercise classes, and this one does not have the traction for quick side to side motion, or the stability for squats - they consistently slipped both side to side and front to back. The toes were also curved upward too much (I realize it is a running shoe and that’s probably a positive for running, but not for me). I loved my Nimbus-20 and have worn out 2 pairs of those, but these don’t have the same traction and stability.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I am not wild about the color- very drab.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I love the cushioning these shoes provide and haven't found anything that provides anything even close but I'm sad that after only 1 week of wearing them there in significant wear already on the soles. I know they aren't going to last long and for $160 I'm probably going to look into other options when the soles wear through. I have found that my soles wear through on all my ASICS.
Running T,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have worn Asics for many years, but in the last couple of years I have worn a different brand. I tried to return to Asics this year with no luck. My favorite shoe was the Gel Nimbus 17! Unreal comfort and cushion and fit. I have moderate bunions and the newer versions became too narrow. After reading tons of reviews that indicated Asics had returned to their wider toe box in their shoes this season, I recently ordered the Gel Nimbus 22 in a wide and went up a 1/2 size (because feedback on the adjustment to the toe box was varied). I am so disappointed!! They are not even as wide as my standard width Gel Nimbus 17! Also, the shoe feels completely different and in no way has the same cushion and comfort as the Gel Nimbus 17. I am really hoping that Asics will look at all the feedback on their shoes and go back to the proven designs that everyone loved!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
I absolutely hate the high heel drop. Feels like I'm running in heels. Makes my shins hurt (never had that problem before). Wish I bought the shoe for men instead since I read it has a lower heel drop. Besides that very irritating feature the shoes are comfortable.
LinnN,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have ordered this shoe...Nimbus 21 3 times; this Nimbus 22 ... I ordered my usual size and it felt like a size too big; I reordered
a 1/2 size smaller... and it is snug! Very disappointing...love the color. I will just hope they stretch out.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The fit and cushioning are great BUT just after wearing them for about 5 months, there are holes at both big and pinky toes. It is so frustrating.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
The heel support in this show is quite aggressive and is causing me irritation / blisters around the achilles area.
Claire M,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Please have better color choices, I bought 2000 because of better color choice but the nimbus color choices are horrible. What happened?
AngieBrock,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I have worn the Gel-Nimbus for years. The 22's are an improvement over the 21's, but I am wearing an older Gel Nimbus insole for better cushioning and rebound. Whole 22 has a harder walking experience for me.
If you add your own insole, it's going to make a tighter fit!
Doris,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I have worn the Gel-Nimbus for years. The 22's are an improvement over the 21's, but I am wearing an older Gel Nimbus insole for better cushioning and rebound. Whole 22 has a harder walking experience for me.
If you add your own insole, it's going to make a tighter fit!
Doris,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I Nimbus.... faithful to this shoe for years, even with the changes. However, the colors??? Why Asics? Look around at competitors color choice...who is designing your color choice?
Honeygirl,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
This was my 3rd pair of this shoe. Loved 19 and 20 but had to take the inserts out of an old pair to help with comfort. Very disappointed in the feel but they do look nice
Loulou68,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Returned. Stiff, narrow, uncomfortable. Not true to size
Victoria T,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I ordered the wide width and the toe box was too narrow for my feet. I gave them to my daughter, who does not usually buy the wide width and they were perfect. I wore Gel Nimbus for many years, but for the last few releases I can't wear them. It's Hoka for me. Please go back to a wider width.
Mwcro,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I liked the cushioning on this version, but after only a few weeks of wearing them the back of my left heel on the inside had a big indentation on it, like it broke down. It seems like they should hold up better than that. Disappointing. Also top of right shoe has a pressure point I have not experienced in any other running shoe.
Avid R,
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