ASICS Mens GEL Nimbus 11 Running Shoe
After 10 years at the top of the ASICS Cushioning line, the GEL-Nimbus series continues to provide outstanding cushioning and unmatched platform feel. The Gel-Nimbus 11 features a new comfort-centric lightweight upper and a broad, supportive platform suitable for a diverse range of foot and gait types.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Another reason to be loyal to ASICS!!!!! (Like you need one!)
The 11’s have already far exceded my expectation! I have the 10’s great shoes BUT, the MINUTE I put on the 11’s!….I knew they were better “balanced” than the 10’s there is a more solid heel control, and the strike dispersment is AMAZING! INCREDIBLE! Don’t hesitate! You will love them!(Best ones YET!!) Grace and Peace in His Name!+
5 Stars Amazing, I’m a convert from Saucony
The Asics Gel Nimbus was a delight to run in. I had been formerly using Saucony exclusively. It was just not much of an option to switch after trying them on side by side, and on the track there is no comparison.
Great support and cushion. The ride is not soggy like other shoes that feel like you have a flat on the heel and that’s supposed to be “cushioning”. It’s got a perfect balance of cushioning and resilience.
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4 Stars Great shoe, but better than Nimbus 10?
Like the golfer looking for a better wedge and not finding it, I bought these shoes (and every new Asics model that comes out)…fully expecting some technological design edge which will hydroplane me effortlessly across 5-10 more miles a week. Asics builds a great shoe (the best) but this shoe certainly didn’t leapfrog the Nimbus 10 shoe in form or function. Here’s my side-by-side comparison:
* Light Weight. Weight is the same for both the Nimbus 10 and 11 (12.4 oz).
* Toe-box is far roomier (too much?) in the N-11 than the 10. I prefer a tighter fit.
* Sizing in the N-11 is closer to shoe size than the N-10 which seemed to be 1/2 size smaller.
* Heel was more form fitting in the N-10.
* Offset lacing in the N-10 resulted in a tighter fit.
* Cushioning in both shoes is excellent from heel to toe. The N-11 is less “squishier” than the N-10 which is well cushioned but resulted in a firmer ride.
* I much preferred the traditional design/look of the N-11 over the N-10.
Nothing beats an Asics however, bottom line for me - the N-10 has the edge over the N-11 with its better fit from heel to toe. And with retailers looking to clear out the model, the $50 savings is notable.
5 Stars Significant upgrade vs. the 10s
I switched over to Asics last fall, buying 3 pairs of the Nimbus 10s after several years of Brooks. I didn’t need the stability of the Brooks, and the Nimbus is a step closer to neutral (it’s considered “Neutral Plus” because of the extra cushioning and support).
Switching from the Brooks stability shoe to the Asics neutral took some getting used to–the Brooks have a wider toe-box, but after about two weeks, I definitely think the switch helped my running and I was more efficient. I have put about 300 miles or on each pair, switching each day on roads, trails, and treadmills, so while not in a “must” buy situation, I thought it was worth giving the 11s a shot–if I didn’t like them I could return them and stock up on more 10s and discount clear-out prices.
Well, I loved them. They have the wider toe-box that I missed from Brooks, and they were super comfortable out of the box. They felt great on the treadmill in the store, and even better on yesterday’s 10 mile road run. Part of it might have just been fresh cushioning in general, but they just felt better on my feet than the 11s. The lacing system is more traditional than the 10s as well, and I think that makes a difference–I don’t like my shoes too snug around the widest part of my foot. The salesperson in the store said they were lighter–maybe so, but not noticeably different. Finally, they look a little cleaner–streamlined, relative to the 10s.
5 Stars Better than the version 10
I got my new shoes on last Friday and to be honest with all they are beatiful. Was a lit bit afraid to punish him over the 300 miles of his lifetime but life is life. Took him out for a run on Saturday 8 miles and i was amazed. He is lighter than the version 10 and still offers the same protection. Going to use him on my first Marathon on May 31st.
