ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26
Plush max-cushion cruiser with FF Blast Plus Eco and PureGEL that prioritizes soft comfort over liveliness. Great for easy miles, recovery days, and heel strikers who want a pillowy landing. Runners chasing a light, responsive ride should skip it: at nearly 11 oz it feels ponderous at anything faster than easy pace.
Reach for the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 for everyday training miles, easy recovery days and long runs. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Very soft, protective cushioning
- Stable for a tall neutral shoe
- Durable outsole
- Heavy
- Feels dull at faster paces
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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