Final yr Asics got here out with an unbranded thriller shoe that seemed not like something they’d made earlier than. It was an prompt hit, and when the ultimate model hit the market, we realized 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 (ladies’s measurement 8)
Drop: 8 mm
Value: $210 CAD
Launch date: January 15, 2024
Generally a rebrand of a shoe is gradual 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 effectively, 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 comfy, very like the 25–it matches snugly however comfortably. Because of the mesh, the shoe dries out rapidly, so be at liberty to run in it in sloppy situations.
Midsole
Happily, the shoe’s glorious midsole is unchanged. It makes use of the FF Blast Plus Eco foam, fabricated from 24 per cent bio-based supplies, lowering the shoe’s environmental affect.
As for the trip, it’s nice. This can be a good shoe for somebody simply entering into operating, getting again into operating after being away from the game, or an easy-day coach for an skilled runner. It’s a easy, comfy trip, best 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 mixture of ASICSGRIP and AHARPLUS, their two strongest outsole supplies, as a way to get a run in in virtually any situations (ice/snowstorm however). Because of its improved sturdiness, this outsole may also lengthen the lifespan of your shoe.
Ultimate ideas
This stays a favorite shoe of mine–it’s a go-to on simple days or for warmup runs. It’s cozy, it pops and it’s very mild–the perfect mixture for a coach. It doesn’t matter what sort of runner you might be, the Nimbus has a spot in your lineup!
