Final 12 months Asics got here out with an unbranded thriller shoe that seemed not like something they’d made earlier than. It was an on the spot hit, and when the ultimate model hit the market, we discovered it was the Nimbus 25. The Nimbus collection has been a best-seller for Asics and an actual workhorse shoe that may do all of it.
Class: Impartial
Weight: 260 g (girls’s dimension 8)
Drop: 8 mm
Value: $210 CAD
Launch date: January 15, 2024
Generally a rebrand of a shoe is sluggish to take or misses the mark–however the Nimbus 25 was an enormous success, working with long-time lovers of the shoe and changing many newbies to the model. For the reason that 25 labored so nicely, the 26 (coming in January) has just a few cautious updates to the higher and outsole, bettering the shoe however not altering the basics.
Higher
The Nimbus 26’s higher is an engineered mesh, which could be very breathable, and now has a greater match alongside the midfoot. I discovered the higher very snug, very similar to the 25–it suits snugly however comfortably. Due to the mesh, the shoe dries out rapidly, so be at liberty to run in it in sloppy circumstances.
Midsole
Thankfully, the shoe’s glorious midsole is unchanged. It makes use of the FF Blast Plus Eco foam, made from 24 per cent bio-based supplies, decreasing the shoe’s environmental affect.
As for the trip, it’s nice. This can be a excellent shoe for somebody simply moving into working, getting again into working after being away from the game, or an easy-day coach for an skilled runner. It’s a easy, snug trip, superb for getting some kilometres in.
Outsole
The outsole has additionally seen some updates–making it much more sturdy and bettering its traction. This outsole makes use of a mix of ASICSGRIP and AHARPLUS, their two strongest outsole supplies, so to get a run in in nearly any circumstances (ice/snowstorm however). Due to its improved sturdiness, this outsole can even lengthen the lifespan of your shoe.
Last ideas
This stays a favorite shoe of mine–it’s a go-to on straightforward days or for warmup runs. It’s cozy, it pops and it’s very gentle–the best mixture for a coach. It doesn’t matter what type of runner you’re, the Nimbus has a spot in your lineup!