Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Nimbus 26

Toe boxes are smaller for the last 7 years or so including this year.

I have been wearing nimbus for a long time. The nimbus 26 seems narrow

I tried the Nimbus 25 at a store as that was all they had and was told the 25 and 26 were the same but the toe box on the 26 is wider then the 25

compared to the nimbus 25 this shoe is a step in the wrong direction. the lively underfoot feel is gone, replaced instead by something that feels blocky and a little dead. also, the sizing is off. the upper of the 25 felt very dialed in and comfortable, whereas the 26 feels more voluminous. it's hard to get a lockdown in my usual size without cranking the laces, which i deplore and causes discomfort. overall it kind of trashes the running experience when you don't feel like your foot is secure over the midsole. i will keep these for walking and casual wear because the feather gray colorway is very subtle and nice but when it comes to running these don't do it for me.

They're squishy, have bounce and wide enough to fit my wide flat feet as i am a casual wearer and feel i could run a mile in them!

I walk/hike 35 to 40 miles a week. I have plantar faciatas in one foot and found the 26 not nearly as forgiving as the 25. Probably better for runners.

I have more foot pain now then I did with my cumulus 25. The heel is narrow for a wide shoe. I've had mine for a month and I had to go back to my old shoes due to extreme heel pain.

I tried these on in the store and they fit great but when I ordered this specific color online they fit completely different in my opinion. I unfortunately couldn't return them so I specifically only use them for walking instead of running.

Really comfortable shoe, feels a little faster than 25, but new heel tab is intrusive and the new sticker on the heel tab is rough and cuts into my heel. Why would you put this on the foot side of the tab? Why does the tab touch the foot at all? Please redesign for Nimbus 27

I have been a huge fan of the Nimbus for 20 + years. They were always a reliable and durable shoe that provided exceptional comfort and performance. The 26 is a big departure from the norm. I have less than 200 miles on them and sole is worn off. The steps they took to shave weight and lower the environmental impact of the shoe have ruined an otherwise great product. Older model Nimbus shoes held up for 400-500 miles. I have already ordered replacements at 200 miles. If I have to buy 4-5 pairs a year to do what 2 pairs used to that seems to defeat the purpose of reducing the environmental footprint. PLEASE reconsider the prior durability in your next incarnation of the Nimbus.

Nice sneakers minus the annoying squeak from left foot

Very uncomfortable. A definite downgrade from the 25's. Returned Immediately.

Shoes are ok. They fit really tight so I find them uncomfortable after a while. I do not plan to buy this model again. Definitely better options out there.

Didn't like the fit. Going back to the 25's. Not wide enough in the front of the shoe. Also don't like the material the laces are made of in the 26's and the 25's. They come untied while running if they aren't double tied. Shouldn't have to be double tied. Might be going to New Balance if problems aren't resolved.

Worst shoes I’ve ever bought