Got this today. Tried the Novablast 2, Nike Zoomx and the React. The Gel Nimbus 24 was miles ahead. Really comfortable and unbelievably stable. My 1st Asics. Asics forefoot cushion is done best imo compared to other brands
I think it depends on what you're looking for. This is a max cushion shoe so you can't compare it with the novablast in terms of comfort. My question is which of the two can handle faster paces better.
@@acec276 no problem with Nimbus 24. That's what I saw from My Runs channel. Novablast got FF Blast while Nimbus got FF Blast plus which softer, easier and comfort. But go for Novablast 2 if you durability as Nimbus is softer material.
I had 4 sets of different Asics gel shoes at the start of my running career. Mostly out of lack of knowledge and friends were running in them. I would always feel the gel in the front but just assumed that was part of running. When I finally moved away from Asics gel shoes (Mizuno shoe, yes I was that guy) I was surprised at how nice and comfortable the landing on the forefoot was. It actually helped me transition away from heel striking. In my experience that feeling of gel at the forefoot never goes away for the life of the shoe. Interestingly, I never noticed any feel from the gel in the back.
Biggest things I noticed from the 24 is the change in the tongue, as you mentioned and the new foam feels much softer. I’ve loved the shoe for just walking around, I’ve never run in the Nimbus much, but I’m keen to run in this new version. Great video, Kofuzi!
I can't believe this is number 24. I *think* I remember when Asics introduced these shoes. The goal was always to be a high-end cushioned shoe for training or long races. ⛅️
I'm on my second pair of Novablast 1 too. I love it. I don't know how I can stop myself from buying Asics again. I really love the foam, and the laces get such a nice lockdown. They're amazing.
I ran in the 21 which I loved, and now have a pair of 22s. So even without the FFBlast+, and being even heavier, I have always found the Nimbus to feel lighter than it is. I can easily do shorter pickups in it, or finish a long run a bit stronger. It feels good at pace even though it’s not really meant for it. I imagine for me, loving the earlier iterations, the 24 would be extremely delightful.
Have you logged miles in the 24s? I’ve been a fan of Nimbus for years. I burned thru the 22s fairly quickly and purchased several different colors of them. Had some foot issues and switched over to the kinseis, tried the cumulus 22s and bought several pairs of the nimbus Lite 2s (which I also burned through fairly quickly). I desperately need to make another purchase and want to try the Nimbus lite 3s, but I can’t really stomach paying that much money for shoes that are just homely. For the female version they have the ugliest color selection this year! 24 offers more of a variation, however the Nimbus 23‘s are on sale. Have you run in the 23s? Is there that big of a difference between the 24s &the 23s?
@@HH-gv8mx I haven’t run in either the 23 or 24 yet. Still have 2 pairs of 22s I’m working on as well as some daily trainers from other brands that I’ve been trying out.
What a fair call. :) I'm afraid it will take me a couple of years to wear all my current daily trainers. Market has been explosive with the amazing shoes in the past years.
I really liked the nimbus Lite 2s. Have you run in the 23s? They are on sale now and since I burn through it through these so quickly I was wondering if I should get those instead of the 24s and just wait for the 24s and the NBL3s to go on sale. Is there that much difference between the 23s and the 24s?
Thanks. I have forefoot pain so i will look forward to your break-in review. Novablast v1 is great but wears down quickly in forefoot area at my heavy weight.
Great to hear good reviews on this FF Blast+… the problem now would be to pull the trigger on these Nimbus 24 OR wait for the Novablast 3 with the new FF Blast+ also.🤦🏻♂️😂🤣
Asics always deliver something old school but it work.I not a fast pace runner,the gel wont bothered me with weight.Nimbus always have a special place in my running shoes collection because of the comfort & durability.I use it for running & also daily shoe when goes holiday because it multipurpose.
Ive only ever run in one asics shoe the gel cumulus 18,it was comfortable but very heavy and clunky .looks like asics are moving in the right direction much lighter soft foams and more breathable uppers,like the look of this one!great review!👍
Might give these shoes a try with how it is being raved. I have over 500 miles in the Infinity 2s (350mi in first pair, 160 in 2nd pair) and looking for something new that I can do a little bit of everything with; workouts and long runs included. I've done aerobic base training for months on end so even with SPeeds on my feet, I still can pull back to like 13:00/mi paces lol.
The nimbus was the first asic I bought years ago when I got back into long distance running. That was before the modernization of the midsoles by all the shoe companies. I'm very curious now how this old faithful has evolved.
Same story here, for sime reason the Nimbus is one of thr top models they recomend. The Nimbus used to have like 35mm+ stack height back in the day before boost or superfoams entrred the market.
Just got these. For me the wide is a must. And they could have had a bit more outward stability on the toe side. But I like I feel the arch cushioned well along with equal back and fore. Comfortable upper. I'll buy a second pair. But looking for a bargain price.
Mike - FYI you said you never tried a Nimbus before but, and I know you test a lot of shoes so I’m sure it’s easy to get mixed up, you literally have a 100 mile review video of Nimbus 22 :)
Another great review kofuzi. Hopefully we'll get your thoughts on Nimbus 24 vs Triumph 19 vs Gylcerin 19 down the track. Was breathability good on the Nimbus, as they are a nice looking shoe.
Interesting - your feeling on the Gel is how I feel often about the the Airpods in the front of many Nike shoes, I know some folks really dont notice it but other do so maybe its something like that. Seems like ASICS is really coming back overall
I can't remember off the top of my head but there was a review website that cut open an ASIC shoe and the gel was like the size of a quarter and served no purpose, according to the reviewers.
@@ebscoHOSTpub Starting to think these gels and airpods are a gimmick these days. The foams seem to have progressed so far that they have outgrown the gimmicks. For example. I would love a peg 38 with no airpod just give me a big slab of react to run my easy and recovery days and I am good!
@@AiBusinessConsulting I think you are right but the problems is that these technologies become brands unto themselves. And so a large % of people simply expect Gel from Asics or airpods from Nike. Even if they no longer really serve a purpose
@@Sabundy Yeah, that makes sense. Marketing serves a purpose and sometimes a small curveball like a gel or airpod, is what helps sell. For example, if a Peg 38 had no airpod, it would be a React Infinity 1/2 with a harder density react foam and diff upper. I imagine it works bc it is "expected" with consumers. When you think ASICS, you also kinda think gel. And w/ Nike maybe ZoomX AND Airpods, therefore React (an "older" foam") & Air pods.
I love the Nimbus, it’s my go to workhorse. The tongue was huge in the 23 and this one looks better. I just don’t know why is a max shoe, I don’t think so.
Requirements In My Dream Running Shoes : - (1) Brand : Asics (2) Purpose : Running (Track) (3) Durable For At Least 6000KM (4) Price Range : Gel Contend 7 < $$$ (5) Long lasting (6) Having Arch Support Please Suggest
I’m loving the Nimbus 24 so far and this might be my favorite shoe of all time for me. So comfortable and some awesome bounce from the midsole. The tongue of the shoe is amazing and I wish every brand would adapt this. ASICS started the year off with a bang!
Do you consider the shoes wide (without going to 2e) in the forefoot, and do they fit true to size? I wear a size 13, just want to make sure I have enough room for my toes.
I have that "feel the gel" issue with the airbags in Peg 37s and 38s after the foam smooshes down a bit. It's a bit annoying when I'm thinking about it, but it doesn't cause pain or irritation long-term.
Perhaps the feeling of the Gel in front has to do with sizing and positioning of the foot, therefore you don't feel on the other foot as they are never the exact same size. This could be It is bummer. Great video though!
I really liked the nimbus Lite 2s. Have you run in the 23s? They are on sale now and since I burn through these so quickly I was wondering if I should get those instead of the 24s and just wait for the 24s and the NBL3s to go on sale. Is there that much difference between the 23s and the 24s?
The last Nimbus I wore out (unhappily) was the 21, man were they clunky and the forefoot was too rigid. 8:11 now hearing that comment I'm afraid to buy the 24. I've been an Asics user on and off for the past 20 years, they should be more carefull with these SIMPLE mistakes.
@@SofaKingA No Ajay, I did not buy the Nimbus 24, but I did buy Novablast 2 and I am very very pleased with that. I bought the Novablast 2 in a discount price and because I was very very pleased with it I went in to buy another pair as a spare, but my sizes were sold out. For all sorts of running I think the Novablast 2 is a better shoe than Nimbus that I had used before. I am currently looking around to souce a Novablast 2 to buy another one, but all I could find in my size was the Novablast 1 which is not the same. I may have to wait for the updated version of Novablast and/or Puma Nitro series to be released in my country. Hope that helps, take care. : )
@@SofaKingA True. The FF Blast2 sole is good but I didn't like what the gel does. I also prefer the rocking design of the Novablast 2, I guess it complements my stride better. You give it a go, we are all different, maybe your shoe is the 24. : ) Keep me updated what you think after the test.
Just a thought with your issue/feeling in the forefoot and you mentioned it in another review. I have an issue where my 2nd met-head sits lower than the rest. The solution for me was having a met pad under the insole. When not using my orthotics I will cut up an old insole into the right shape and place it in, it is fiddly to get the right spot but worth it for me when I want to run in a shoe without orthotics. Interesting is the shoe I can run in without orthotics is the NB FF More V3.
I can run in a vast majority of shoes without issue (ran a workout in the RC Elite 2 and then an easy run in the Triumph 19 in the two days following this video). it is something that just sometimes comes up with certain shoes 🤷🏻♂️
Great job on the review as always. So, how does this pair compare to Novablast 2? If you were to have only one pair, which one would you pick? Granted your needs may be different than mine, but curious. Finally, how would you rank the following three shoes from Asics - Gel Nimbus 24, Gel Nimbus Lite 3 and Novablast 2? I'm in the market for a new pair and looking at one of those three pairs as my next pair. Thank you.
Is this the same foot that's causing pain when you ran that Pegasus (Nike By You version)? Also, will this be a prologue of what to expect from the foam of Magic Speed v2 and Novablast 3? Can't wait!
You know what, i felt some pain running in my peg 36, especially at the ball of my feet, reading through the comment area it seems like its not just me imagining it… I couldn’t run again on the 36 n i just got it brand new… 🙄
Hey @kofuzi.... I was wondering which shoe you prefer...these gel nimbus 24 or the older Novablast 2's in terms of weight and how the cushioning is in both of them and the responsiveness? Thanks
Cant wait to get it but now im waiting for your 100 miles review…kinda worried about the discomfort u get in the ball of the foot as mentioned, faced the same issue with peg 36 n definitely dont want to face the same problem n the regret…
Loved running in the Nimbus 22. Until I found out that other shoes didn’t feel like bricks on your feet. Great review and good to hear that the shoes are lighter and less clunky. Thanks as ever for a great video
I really liked the nimbus Lite 2s. Have you run in the 23s? They are on sale now and since I burn through these so quickly I was wondering if I should get those instead of the 24s and just wait for the 24s and the NBL3s to go on sale. Is there that much difference between the 23s and the 24s?
I will keep an eye for your 100 miles review of this Nimbus. Last year I had lots of fun with 4 different Asics shoes and for the first time I had bad to extremely very bad ( GlideRide 2) outsole durability. The shoes I had were all soft and comfy but the price of the low durability was too high. Hopefully this Nimbus 24 with a bit different rubber composition versus last year will be enough to make the shoe last at least 300 miles for me.
What’s the big difference between the 23s, which happened to be on sale, and the 24s? I really enjoyed the nimbus lite 2s but I burned through them so quickly I purchased at least four pairs.
@@HH-gv8mx the Gel-Nimbus 23 was extremely comfortable and in this matter it was my shoe of 2021 . But it was just ok for me for running and the outsole was less durable then the 22s. The Gel-Nimbus 24 is a lot different then previous Nimbus, it is 100x more nimble and the fit is snugger so it is perfect for running and running fast too. But for walking and casual the 23s is still the best. Asics shoes are no longer the super durable as they were but they still last a good amount. The brands prefer to use a very soft and ultra comfortable outsole even if it will not last too long. Anyways, so far with 100 miles , my Gel-Nimbus 24 still looks like new and the outsole just got minor wear and tear. But I doubt it will last as long as like my Adidas Ultraboost 22 ... this shoe is one of the best tanks available right now in terms of overall durability and grip of the outsole. But still the Nimbus 24 is a more versatile shoe and it is fighting head to head with the UB22 to became my best high cushioning and overall shoe of the year for me. I hope that my feedback helps you.
@@MiracleWarriors thank you so much for your feedback! I really appreciate it. It helped me finally pull the trigger and make a decision. I’m going to order the 24s! 🏃♀🏃♀🏃♀
@@wasifali1326 oh man , These two shoes will be my shoes if the year but even that the Gel-Nimbus 24 is more versatile and ultra fun to run fast with it I still prefer the Ultraboost 22 for slow runs . Because when running slowly I tend to heel strike more and the Ultraboost 22 is more stable and firmer on that area making its a more pleasurable run without making me waste energy overpronating too much worth every step in a low cadence run. No matter how heavy people thinks that the Ultraboost 22 is but it is still amazingly fun shoe to use to run. The only complaint I got with this Adidas shoe is that it needed two or three runs to "break" the Boost in the heel to make it a bit more soft landing.
I ran in my NB 1080V11 for 100km and I feel not so comfortable in my right feet every time running after 1or 2km.However, everything ok with the Skechers forza5.So I begin to think shoes without mid foot support stucture does not fit me.
I went out decided to buy the Novablast 3 and they were out of stock, tried the Nimbus 24 and yes! You are correct,my size barely fits... I wonder if I get a little space over time to get the same size.... so comfy
I was waiting for this review. Ko would you say the shoe is stable after all? It has the trusstic system but as it’s sandwiched with a plush foam…I wonder if the shoe is too squishy and runs a bit unstable.
Looking for another daily trainer. I really want to wait on the novablast 3 but this got my attention. I have the novablast 1. What are your thoughts between the two?
I don't really want to buy the tool that measures stack height (especially as I think there is a bit of an art to figuring out exactly where to measure from), but we may be getting to that point, as I sometimes get conflicting numbers. if I were to guess, I would think this was a 30/20 stack height shoe. but it's hard to estimate from standing in the shoes. my estimation could be impacted by my socks, the insole, and the degree of compression that this foam expresses even under just standing pressure.
Really good review! Did you felt the same with the airbag on the Vomero 16? I had the same experience with the gel on the forefoot of the nimbus 24. At some point I felt that I was stepping into something really hard, as opposed of the softness of the rest of the shoe. Ended up returning both shoes because my right foot ended up hurt after running with them.
I wonder if that’s how and why I broke three of my toes in those shoes? On the right foot. Haven’t stopped running on them since November so my foot never healed. Do the nimbus 23s, Which are on sale, have the gel in the forefoot as well?
@@HH-gv8mx I believe they do have the gel as well. I stopped running in them and returned both the Vomero 16 and the Nimbus 24, but continued to run in my Novablast 2. As of August this year I was diagnosed with a Morton’s neuroma in the exact spot that I felt the gel poking. Almost impossible to determine a cause and effect, but one does wonder.
@@igordemoraeslenzi I will have to Google Morton’s neuroma. I hope it’s not too serious? What a bummer. How does it affect your running? Are you in pain?
@@HH-gv8mx “A thickening of the tissue around a nerve leading to the toes. Morton's neuroma may be caused by pressure or injury, such as from running or use of high heels.” That’s the google definition. I’m currently treating the injury, but I’m unable to run.
nimbus has a bit more cushion. the closer comparison to the nb880 would be the cumulus. (I'm referring to the 880v11, which is last year's version, because you are asking about the nimbus 24, which is last year's version. the analysis changes a bit with the 880v12).
Hello Michael, hope you are Ok. At 1:24 you say you haven't run in any other shoes of the nimbus line, but you forget you ran on Nimbus 22. Al least you have 2 videos on that: first run and review after 100 miles.
I’m interested in these. I don’t like the womens color choices though (too much pink). I’ve never tried it before but I wonder if a men’s size 6.5 would work for me (I’m a size 8)?
I have the same sentiments as you regarding the women's colorways. And indeed, I, myself have bought mens size 6 or 6.5 (with Nike) just to get a color that excites me more. Some things to consider and look into: 1) for Asics shoes, the drop may be slightly higher for W compared to M shoes; 2) the stack heights may also differ between M and W; 3) M shoes may be slightly wider than W; 4) for Nike shoes with air pods, the M have higher PSI (firmer) than W shoes. I highly recommend trying them in store if you can to find out which size fits you best, and then buy the colorway you like online.
Why does Asics refuse to make a low profile low heal-drop shoe? I want a natural walking sprinting, feel the ground, shoe. I want the fuzex TR back! I want the Onitsuka Serano in gel! -so it last me 3 years instead of 3 months. Make the HYPER XC 2 a street shoe in plain black! They are killing me I'm gonna wear these fuzex trs till my feet hit the pavement...🙄
I prefer the blast + foam on the 24, but I prefer the absence of the trusstic plate and the absence of gel on the novablast. the nova blast is one of my favorite shoes.
@@kofuzi That's what i thought. I love the Novablast 2, it's my daily workhorse for anything. Even my Endorphin Speed RS is catching dust in the corner now because i notice my speed workouts are just as good or even better in the Novablast 2.
That gel in forefoot is a no for me. Reminds me of the Skechers maxroad 4. The thick aggressive pods push through the midsole and cause painful blisters.
kofuzi Good Evening. I have the Wave Rider 25 the mizuno, and I'm thinking of getting another pair from another company. the specific Asics Gel-Nimous 24 compared with mizuno wave rider 25 it is more comfortable? thank you.
Got this today. Tried the Novablast 2, Nike Zoomx and the React. The Gel Nimbus 24 was miles ahead. Really comfortable and unbelievably stable. My 1st Asics. Asics forefoot cushion is done best imo compared to other brands
I think it depends on what you're looking for. This is a max cushion shoe so you can't compare it with the novablast in terms of comfort. My question is which of the two can handle faster paces better.
@@acec276 no problem with Nimbus 24. That's what I saw from My Runs channel. Novablast got FF Blast while Nimbus got FF Blast plus which softer, easier and comfort. But go for Novablast 2 if you durability as Nimbus is softer material.
I had 4 sets of different Asics gel shoes at the start of my running career. Mostly out of lack of knowledge and friends were running in them. I would always feel the gel in the front but just assumed that was part of running. When I finally moved away from Asics gel shoes (Mizuno shoe, yes I was that guy) I was surprised at how nice and comfortable the landing on the forefoot was. It actually helped me transition away from heel striking. In my experience that feeling of gel at the forefoot never goes away for the life of the shoe. Interestingly, I never noticed any feel from the gel in the back.
That gel hurts me too! So happy to hear that I’m not imaging it.
Biggest things I noticed from the 24 is the change in the tongue, as you mentioned and the new foam feels much softer. I’ve loved the shoe for just walking around, I’ve never run in the Nimbus much, but I’m keen to run in this new version. Great video, Kofuzi!
I can't believe this is number 24. I *think* I remember when Asics introduced these shoes. The goal was always to be a high-end cushioned shoe for training or long races. ⛅️
Also, I have always loved "the charity runner of the week" idea. I totally want to steal it.
Yesterday was my first experience ASICS shoes, the Novablast 1! It’s a fun and semi fast shoe! Thanks for all the info Ko!
glad you're enjoying them!
I'm on my second pair of Novablast 1 too. I love it. I don't know how I can stop myself from buying Asics again. I really love the foam, and the laces get such a nice lockdown. They're amazing.
I ran in the 21 which I loved, and now have a pair of 22s. So even without the FFBlast+, and being even heavier, I have always found the Nimbus to feel lighter than it is. I can easily do shorter pickups in it, or finish a long run a bit stronger. It feels good at pace even though it’s not really meant for it.
I imagine for me, loving the earlier iterations, the 24 would be extremely delightful.
Have you logged miles in the 24s? I’ve been a fan of Nimbus for years. I burned thru the 22s fairly quickly and purchased several different colors of them. Had some foot issues and switched over to the kinseis, tried the cumulus 22s and bought several pairs of the nimbus Lite 2s (which I also burned through fairly quickly). I desperately need to make another purchase and want to try the Nimbus lite 3s, but I can’t really stomach paying that much money for shoes that are just homely. For the female version they have the ugliest color selection this year! 24 offers more of a variation, however the Nimbus 23‘s are on sale. Have you run in the 23s? Is there that big of a difference between the 24s &the 23s?
@@HH-gv8mx I haven’t run in either the 23 or 24 yet. Still have 2 pairs of 22s I’m working on as well as some daily trainers from other brands that I’ve been trying out.
Sounds like a great shoe. Don’t need another one yet, but will try when I wear out my current daily trainers.
What a fair call. :) I'm afraid it will take me a couple of years to wear all my current daily trainers. Market has been explosive with the amazing shoes in the past years.
@@hexfire I know. I have 3 pairs to burn through now. Too many good shoes. 😎
I have way too many but my impulsive nature along with Mikes review I’ll probably pull the trigger and add to my already mountainous collection lol
Just did my first run in them today and they are by far the best nimbus I have ever had. And maybe even my favorite shoe period.
I really liked the nimbus Lite 2s. Have you run in the 23s? They are on sale now and since I burn through it through these so quickly I was wondering if I should get those instead of the 24s and just wait for the 24s and the NBL3s to go on sale. Is there that much difference between the 23s and the 24s?
Thanks. I have forefoot pain so i will look forward to your break-in review. Novablast v1 is great but wears down quickly in forefoot area at my heavy weight.
Great to hear good reviews on this FF Blast+… the problem now would be to pull the trigger on these Nimbus 24 OR wait for the Novablast 3 with the new FF Blast+ also.🤦🏻♂️😂🤣
That's the dilemma I'm finding myself in as well!
So thrilled about new foam. Definitely want to see a comparison to vomero or invincible. Great reviews as always, Michael!
I used vomeros up until 9 or so but Nike have lost the plot and prefer design and profit to comfort. I'll use Nimbus until they decide to cheap out.
Asics always deliver something old school but it work.I not a fast pace runner,the gel wont bothered me with weight.Nimbus always have a special place in my running shoes collection because of the comfort & durability.I use it for running & also daily shoe when goes holiday because it multipurpose.
Novablast 3s will have the same foam; so hyped!
The B roll and intro were killer. Great video production there.
Ive only ever run in one asics shoe the gel cumulus 18,it was comfortable but very heavy and clunky .looks like asics are moving in the right direction much lighter soft foams and more breathable uppers,like the look of this one!great review!👍
My first half marathon was in a pair of Nimbus. A little bit heavy, but good stability.
Great review! Hoping to see a comparison with the Mizuno Wave Sky 5 🏃
Was just looking for a review 😊
timing is everything
Might give these shoes a try with how it is being raved. I have over 500 miles in the Infinity 2s (350mi in first pair, 160 in 2nd pair) and looking for something new that I can do a little bit of everything with; workouts and long runs included. I've done aerobic base training for months on end so even with SPeeds on my feet, I still can pull back to like 13:00/mi paces lol.
Excited for this review
Kofuzi, you ran in the nimbus 22, I watched the video🤣🤣🤣, also I believe the stack is 26 and 16.
my memory has a blind spot for that shoe, it seems
I bought the Nimbus22 because of that review. Still wearing them, 1 of the most comfortable shoes that I have.
Careful. The Monarch fans will take exception to that being THE walking shoe to end all walking shoes
Looks like a cold 🥶 run for your toes🦶 dude.⛷️🏂
Same felling on right shoe, the gel is maybe give much support than ffblast+
The nimbus was the first asic I bought years ago when I got back into long distance running. That was before the modernization of the midsoles by all the shoe companies. I'm very curious now how this old faithful has evolved.
Same story here, for sime reason the Nimbus is one of thr top models they recomend. The Nimbus used to have like 35mm+ stack height back in the day before boost or superfoams entrred the market.
Just got these. For me the wide is a must. And they could have had a bit more outward stability on the toe side. But I like I feel the arch cushioned well along with equal back and fore. Comfortable upper. I'll buy a second pair. But looking for a bargain price.
Dear ASICS...1989 called, they want their Gel back. And the last ASICS I ran in was the Nimbus 3, 20 years ago. Great shoe.
Mike - FYI you said you never tried a Nimbus before but, and I know you test a lot of shoes so I’m sure it’s easy to get mixed up, you literally have a 100 mile review video of Nimbus 22 :)
Hello I've been running just in Nimbus I love it, just on the expensive side.
agh they should put a bigger gel pod
Another great review kofuzi. Hopefully we'll get your thoughts on Nimbus 24 vs Triumph 19 vs Gylcerin 19 down the track. Was breathability good on the Nimbus, as they are a nice looking shoe.
That’s the comparison I’m looking for, so far I’ve heard the triumph 19 over glycerin, but nimbus 24 over triumph 19 I do not know yet.
Interesting - your feeling on the Gel is how I feel often about the the Airpods in the front of many Nike shoes, I know some folks really dont notice it but other do so maybe its something like that. Seems like ASICS is really coming back overall
I have a pair of peg 37. Loved them but as they got older I felt the air pod become more pronounced. it's the reason I never moved to the 38.
I can't remember off the top of my head but there was a review website that cut open an ASIC shoe and the gel was like the size of a quarter and served no purpose, according to the reviewers.
@@ebscoHOSTpub Starting to think these gels and airpods are a gimmick these days. The foams seem to have progressed so far that they have outgrown the gimmicks. For example. I would love a peg 38 with no airpod just give me a big slab of react to run my easy and recovery days and I am good!
@@AiBusinessConsulting I think you are right but the problems is that these technologies become brands unto themselves. And so a large % of people simply expect Gel from Asics or airpods from Nike. Even if they no longer really serve a purpose
@@Sabundy Yeah, that makes sense. Marketing serves a purpose and sometimes a small curveball like a gel or airpod, is what helps sell. For example, if a Peg 38 had no airpod, it would be a React Infinity 1/2 with a harder density react foam and diff upper.
I imagine it works bc it is "expected" with consumers. When you think ASICS, you also kinda think gel. And w/ Nike maybe ZoomX AND Airpods, therefore React (an "older" foam") & Air pods.
Try cutting an Asics open, there's barely any gel underneath the shoe.
#makeasicsgreatagain your cousin Jamie's going to Love that shoe
I love the Nimbus, it’s my go to workhorse. The tongue was huge in the 23 and this one looks better.
I just don’t know why is a max shoe, I don’t think so.
it runs more like a daily trainer to me
Excited for the nimbus lite 3
Requirements In My Dream Running Shoes : -
(1) Brand : Asics
(2) Purpose : Running (Track)
(3) Durable For At Least 6000KM
(4) Price Range : Gel Contend 7 < $$$
(5) Long lasting
(6) Having Arch Support
Please Suggest
You have run in the nimbus! You got the nimbus 22 to 100 miles it's in my recommended videos.
I’m loving the Nimbus 24 so far and this might be my favorite shoe of all time for me. So comfortable and some awesome bounce from the midsole. The tongue of the shoe is amazing and I wish every brand would adapt this. ASICS started the year off with a bang!
Do you consider the shoes wide (without going to 2e) in the forefoot, and do they fit true to size? I wear a size 13, just want to make sure I have enough room for my toes.
I have that "feel the gel" issue with the airbags in Peg 37s and 38s after the foam smooshes down a bit. It's a bit annoying when I'm thinking about it, but it doesn't cause pain or irritation long-term.
Same issue with peg 33 and peg 34.i was able to feel the zoom bag in the forefoot and ruin the sensation of few runs
Had the same problem with my peg 36, couldnt even run in it again n its brand new 🙄
Perhaps the feeling of the Gel in front has to do with sizing and positioning of the foot, therefore you don't feel on the other foot as they are never the exact same size.
This could be It is bummer.
Great video though!
that's an interesting hypothesis
You ran in the 22! As much as I liked the 22, this is easily the best Nimbus.
I really liked the nimbus Lite 2s. Have you run in the 23s? They are on sale now and since I burn through these so quickly I was wondering if I should get those instead of the 24s and just wait for the 24s and the NBL3s to go on sale. Is there that much difference between the 23s and the 24s?
The last Nimbus I wore out (unhappily) was the 21, man were they clunky and the forefoot was too rigid.
8:11 now hearing that comment I'm afraid to buy the 24.
I've been an Asics user on and off for the past 20 years, they should be more carefull with these SIMPLE mistakes.
10:05 our foot landing is exactly the same, now I'm more concerned, I was waiting for the 24 to buy. :/
@@SofaKingA No Ajay, I did not buy the Nimbus 24, but I did buy Novablast 2 and I am very very pleased with that. I bought the Novablast 2 in a discount price and because I was very very pleased with it I went in to buy another pair as a spare, but my sizes were sold out.
For all sorts of running I think the Novablast 2 is a better shoe than Nimbus that I had used before. I am currently looking around to souce a Novablast 2 to buy another one, but all I could find in my size was the Novablast 1 which is not the same. I may have to wait for the updated version of Novablast and/or Puma Nitro series to be released in my country.
Hope that helps, take care. : )
@@SofaKingA If you looking for a shoe to use everyday walking/standing I would get the Nimbus. But for running, Novablast is 7/10, Nimbus is 5/10. : )
@@SofaKingA True. The FF Blast2 sole is good but I didn't like what the gel does. I also prefer the rocking design of the Novablast 2, I guess it complements my stride better. You give it a go, we are all different, maybe your shoe is the 24. : )
Keep me updated what you think after the test.
@@SofaKingA 👍
I have run in in nimbus for a lot of years and I’ve always found that the fore foot softens over time. Seems like it molds to your foot also.
Just a thought with your issue/feeling in the forefoot and you mentioned it in another review. I have an issue where my 2nd met-head sits lower than the rest. The solution for me was having a met pad under the insole. When not using my orthotics I will cut up an old insole into the right shape and place it in, it is fiddly to get the right spot but worth it for me when I want to run in a shoe without orthotics. Interesting is the shoe I can run in without orthotics is the NB FF More V3.
I can run in a vast majority of shoes without issue (ran a workout in the RC Elite 2 and then an easy run in the Triumph 19 in the two days following this video). it is something that just sometimes comes up with certain shoes 🤷🏻♂️
@@kofuzi that’s good news then.
I think the best shoes for running in the world 1.asics 2.Brooks 👌🏽
Great job on the review as always. So, how does this pair compare to Novablast 2? If you were to have only one pair, which one would you pick? Granted your needs may be different than mine, but curious. Finally, how would you rank the following three shoes from Asics - Gel Nimbus 24, Gel Nimbus Lite 3 and Novablast 2? I'm in the market for a new pair and looking at one of those three pairs as my next pair. Thank you.
For cushioning which one is better fresh foam more v3 or nimbus 24
Bro plss reply
@kofuzi
Is this the same foot that's causing pain when you ran that Pegasus (Nike By You version)? Also, will this be a prologue of what to expect from the foam of Magic Speed v2 and Novablast 3? Can't wait!
I don't remember which foot I felt the discomfort in, but it is of a similar nature (although not exactly the same).
You know what, i felt some pain running in my peg 36, especially at the ball of my feet, reading through the comment area it seems like its not just me imagining it… I couldn’t run again on the 36 n i just got it brand new… 🙄
Interesting to see ASICS bringing their offering more upto date. From a sizing perspective how are these in comparison to say new balance?
Hey @kofuzi.... I was wondering which shoe you prefer...these gel nimbus 24 or the older Novablast 2's in terms of weight and how the cushioning is in both of them and the responsiveness? Thanks
Interesting colorway for that shoe
Great review, it seems ASICS fixed some of the issues of Nimbus 23 ( tongue and plastic insert in the medial). Is it a true to size?
I went with my usual size 9
Your video lighting seems a lot better
Cant wait to get it but now im waiting for your 100 miles review…kinda worried about the discomfort u get in the ball of the foot as mentioned, faced the same issue with peg 36 n definitely dont want to face the same problem n the regret…
Loved running in the Nimbus 22. Until I found out that other shoes didn’t feel like bricks on your feet. Great review and good to hear that the shoes are lighter and less clunky. Thanks as ever for a great video
I really liked the nimbus Lite 2s. Have you run in the 23s? They are on sale now and since I burn through these so quickly I was wondering if I should get those instead of the 24s and just wait for the 24s and the NBL3s to go on sale. Is there that much difference between the 23s and the 24s?
Neat haircut uncle M
thanks! I didn't like it at first, but it's growing back nicely
I will keep an eye for your 100 miles review of this Nimbus.
Last year I had lots of fun with 4 different Asics shoes and for the first time I had bad to extremely very bad ( GlideRide 2) outsole durability. The shoes I had were all soft and comfy but the price of the low durability was too high.
Hopefully this Nimbus 24 with a bit different rubber composition versus last year will be enough to make the shoe last at least 300 miles for me.
What’s the big difference between the 23s, which happened to be on sale, and the 24s? I really enjoyed the nimbus lite 2s but I burned through them so quickly I purchased at least four pairs.
@@HH-gv8mx the Gel-Nimbus 23 was extremely comfortable and in this matter it was my shoe of 2021 . But it was just ok for me for running and the outsole was less durable then the 22s. The Gel-Nimbus 24 is a lot different then previous Nimbus, it is 100x more nimble and the fit is snugger so it is perfect for running and running fast too. But for walking and casual the 23s is still the best.
Asics shoes are no longer the super durable as they were but they still last a good amount. The brands prefer to use a very soft and ultra comfortable outsole even if it will not last too long. Anyways, so far with 100 miles , my Gel-Nimbus 24 still looks like new and the outsole just got minor wear and tear. But I doubt it will last as long as like my Adidas Ultraboost 22 ... this shoe is one of the best tanks available right now in terms of overall durability and grip of the outsole. But still the Nimbus 24 is a more versatile shoe and it is fighting head to head with the UB22 to became my best high cushioning and overall shoe of the year for me.
I hope that my feedback helps you.
@@MiracleWarriors thank you so much for your feedback! I really appreciate it. It helped me finally pull the trigger and make a decision. I’m going to order the 24s!
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@@MiracleWarriorswhich shoe is more comfortable utraboost 22 vs nimbus 24 for slow running ?
@@wasifali1326 oh man , These two shoes will be my shoes if the year but even that the Gel-Nimbus 24 is more versatile and ultra fun to run fast with it I still prefer the Ultraboost 22 for slow runs . Because when running slowly I tend to heel strike more and the Ultraboost 22 is more stable and firmer on that area making its a more pleasurable run without making me waste energy overpronating too much worth every step in a low cadence run.
No matter how heavy people thinks that the Ultraboost 22 is but it is still amazingly fun shoe to use to run. The only complaint I got with this Adidas shoe is that it needed two or three runs to "break" the Boost in the heel to make it a bit more soft landing.
Awesome looking shoe. I'll skip the23 and wait for the 24
I ran in my NB 1080V11 for 100km and I feel not so comfortable in my right feet every time running after 1or 2km.However, everything ok with the Skechers forza5.So I begin to think shoes without mid foot support stucture does not fit me.
look super refreshing
Anyone feel like the Nimbus 24 at the same size feels tighter than previous versions?
Yes check out Nimbus 24's review on Asics' website. Especially the reviews fror Nimbus 24 with 2E width
I went out decided to buy the Novablast 3 and they were out of stock, tried the Nimbus 24 and yes! You are correct,my size barely fits... I wonder if I get a little space over time to get the same size.... so comfy
I was waiting for this review. Ko would you say the shoe is stable after all? It has the trusstic system but as it’s sandwiched with a plush foam…I wonder if the shoe is too squishy and runs a bit unstable.
I think the compression of the foam is very controlled. the trusstic system is doing it's job.
@@kofuzi thanks…not in Europe yet, I’ll wait ⏰
Looking for another daily trainer. I really want to wait on the novablast 3 but this got my attention. I have the novablast 1. What are your thoughts between the two?
Okay a question is it better than Novablast?
In battle of comfort and overall better shoe whit saucony triumph 19 which is better 🤔
which comparison do you want me to answer? comfort? or overall better?
Interested in this one. Vs triumph 19, overall better
Kofuzi, how would you estimate the Nimbus’ stack height. I dont believe one bit its 26-16mm stack height?
I don't really want to buy the tool that measures stack height (especially as I think there is a bit of an art to figuring out exactly where to measure from), but we may be getting to that point, as I sometimes get conflicting numbers.
if I were to guess, I would think this was a 30/20 stack height shoe. but it's hard to estimate from standing in the shoes. my estimation could be impacted by my socks, the insole, and the degree of compression that this foam expresses even under just standing pressure.
Thanks Mike! Any comparison to the Vomero 16?
I think I can do that. Stay tuned.
@@kofuzi Nice! Look forward to that one. 🙏👍
Less than 10 miles on my pair and the rubber on the outsole is separating from the foam
what has customer service said? I'm sure they'd be happy to replace them.
Can you compare this to the New Balance 880 and Saucony Ride?
Hi,How does the nimbus compare to Hoka Clifton 8? Which would u recommend? Thanks.
Bro you have a review of Nimbus 22.
Between the Kinsei and the Nimbus, which one is better?
Really good review! Did you felt the same with the airbag on the Vomero 16? I had the same experience with the gel on the forefoot of the nimbus 24. At some point I felt that I was stepping into something really hard, as opposed of the softness of the rest of the shoe. Ended up returning both shoes because my right foot ended up hurt after running with them.
I wonder if that’s how and why I broke three of my toes in those shoes? On the right foot. Haven’t stopped running on them since November so my foot never healed. Do the nimbus 23s, Which are on sale, have the gel in the forefoot as well?
@@HH-gv8mx I believe they do have the gel as well. I stopped running in them and returned both the Vomero 16 and the Nimbus 24, but continued to run in my Novablast 2. As of August this year I was diagnosed with a Morton’s neuroma in the exact spot that I felt the gel poking. Almost impossible to determine a cause and effect, but one does wonder.
@@igordemoraeslenzi I will have to Google Morton’s neuroma. I hope it’s not too serious? What a bummer. How does it affect your running? Are you in pain?
@@HH-gv8mx “A thickening of the tissue around a nerve leading to the toes.
Morton's neuroma may be caused by pressure or injury, such as from running or use of high heels.” That’s the google definition. I’m currently treating the injury, but I’m unable to run.
best looking nimbus is the red silver black OG 6 ;)
Looks like the Glideride ..
Is this comparable to the NB880? Or does the nimbus have more cushion?
nimbus has a bit more cushion. the closer comparison to the nb880 would be the cumulus. (I'm referring to the 880v11, which is last year's version, because you are asking about the nimbus 24, which is last year's version. the analysis changes a bit with the 880v12).
The outsole looks like Altra Escalante
the Escalante looks more like a foot. all altra's look like a foot. very literally.
@kofuzi My local store has the Nimbus 24, but not the Novablast 3 😔. Would you wait for the Novablast 3 to be shipped or just grab this?
wait
Hi, could you please compare Nimbus 24 to Bondi X. I am looking for an easy effort shoes with good support. Thanks :)
whta jacket are you wearing?
What do you think about the ASICS gel pulse 13 ? It is lighter version of the cumulus
I'm not familiar with the gel pulse 13
@@kofuzi what do you think of the Misuno brand of shoes? Why not a lot of RUclipsr review this brand ?
This is not your first Nimbus. I bought the same color Nimbus 22 after watching your video.
really? hmmm. must not have been that memorable.
That’s what I was thinking…and he got his black color for the nimbus.
@@kofuzi you took it to 100 miles! poor nimbus :) ruclips.net/video/bAQxRmBrUQA/видео.html&ab_channel=kofuzi
Man, I just felt the right foot discomfort that you described on my run just now. Kind of felt numb during the run. Hope it goes away.
Okay, I took my pair back to the running store and swapped for another pair of Nike Invincible’s instead.
Might be that you need wider shoes ..
@@gregorygoh1746 Could be.
Hello Michael, hope you are Ok. At 1:24 you say you haven't run in any other shoes of the nimbus line, but you forget you ran on Nimbus 22. Al least you have 2 videos on that: first run and review after 100 miles.
I watched your review of the Nimbus 22 a few years ago, though!?
someone else mentioned that. and I'm sure there's a video that I made about it. I just don't remember it currently
@@kofuzi that would suggest it wasn’t a favourite lol. As always, a great overview and enjoyable video man :)
Which running vest and jacket are you using? Thanks!
I’m interested in these. I don’t like the womens color choices though (too much pink). I’ve never tried it before but I wonder if a men’s size 6.5 would work for me (I’m a size 8)?
I have the same sentiments as you regarding the women's colorways. And indeed, I, myself have bought mens size 6 or 6.5 (with Nike) just to get a color that excites me more. Some things to consider and look into: 1) for Asics shoes, the drop may be slightly higher for W compared to M shoes; 2) the stack heights may also differ between M and W; 3) M shoes may be slightly wider than W; 4) for Nike shoes with air pods, the M have higher PSI (firmer) than W shoes. I highly recommend trying them in store if you can to find out which size fits you best, and then buy the colorway you like online.
Just curious. Do you have thumbs width of space in your shoebox?
Could the low temperature affect the gel? Just a thought..
possible. I generally feel like people overemphasize the effect of temperature on foams. but maybe gel is different
how would u rank this compared to 20 ultraboost mostly for walking/lifestyle and light running?
I think UB20 lost a lot of social capital when it became known as Ted Cruz' casual shoe of choice
@@kofuzi so wich one of ub22 or these should i get for walking/moderate cardio?
Why does Asics refuse to make a low profile low heal-drop shoe?
I want a natural walking sprinting, feel the ground, shoe. I want the fuzex TR back!
I want the Onitsuka Serano in gel! -so it last me 3 years instead of 3 months.
Make the HYPER XC 2 a street shoe in plain black! They are killing me
I'm gonna wear these fuzex trs till my feet hit the pavement...🙄
Better or worse then novablast 2? As a daily trainer that can pick up the pace.
I prefer the blast + foam on the 24, but I prefer the absence of the trusstic plate and the absence of gel on the novablast. the nova blast is one of my favorite shoes.
@@kofuzi That's what i thought. I love the Novablast 2, it's my daily workhorse for anything. Even my Endorphin Speed RS is catching dust in the corner now because i notice my speed workouts are just as good or even better in the Novablast 2.
That gel in forefoot is a no for me. Reminds me of the Skechers maxroad 4. The thick aggressive pods push through the midsole and cause painful blisters.
kofuzi Good Evening. I have the Wave Rider 25 the mizuno, and I'm thinking of getting another pair from another company. the specific Asics Gel-Nimous 24 compared with mizuno wave rider 25 it is more comfortable? thank you.
Yes
@@kofuzi thank you for your response . I will buy them immediately
Wait, no prior nimbus ? Didn’t you review the 22 ?
yes. I totally forgot about it until someone reminded me in the comments.
After watching your review it seems that you don't like very much this Asics Nimbus, maybe I am wrong.
I wish it didn't occasionally bother my right foot, but otherwise, it's exceptional.
best nimbus ever? my first nimbus were the 10! fall in love
stay tuned. nimbus lite testing coming next week.
ASICS lists the stack height as 26/16
I thought that's what I said. did I say something different? If I did, I misspoke, as those are the numbers that I have for my notes
@@kofuzi haha been there done that…I thought I heard 36 in the video
wait, correction. I went off of Running Warehouse numbers. They list 36-26.
@@kofuzi interesting
How does the Nimbus 24 compare in regard of comfort for all day standing and daily trainer to the Kinsei blast and the Novablast 2?
the kinsei is a knit upper, so the upper on that shoe may be more comfortable for all day wear. but the foam on the nimbus 24 is more comfy