ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
ASICS has just released their latest model in the GEL-NIMBUS™ series: The GEL-NIMBUS™ 26. Kicking off the new year with a Jan. 1, 2024 release date, ASICS is touting this as their most comfortable shoe yet. Read on to see if this new running shoe is right for you.
About ASICS GEL-NIMBUS™ 26
The GEL-NIMBUS™ 26 model creates a plush underfoot experience to make it feel like you're running on clouds. An updated knit collar and tongue construction complement a revamped midfoot fit to create a more supportive fit overall. Its outsole is strategically designed for advanced durability and grip. The FF BLAST™ ECO PLUS cushioning offers a greater percentage of recycled materials to support more sustainable manufacturing.
SPECS
WEIGHT: MEN 10.7oz | WOMEN 9.2oz
STACK: MEN 41.5mm/33.5mm | WOMEN 40.5mm/32.5mm
DROP: MEN 8mm | WOMEN 8mm
What type of runner should wear ASICS GEL-NIMBUS™ 26?
The new GEL-NIMBUS™ 26 offers maximum comfort for those who love ASICS running shoes. ASICS’ FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning is engineered with 24% bio-based content to create lightweight and energetic cushioning for comfort with every step.
How does the new GEL-NIMBUS™ 26 improve on the prior model?
The GEL-NIMBUS™ 26 offers two key improvements over its predecessor:
1. NEW HYBRID ASICS GRIP FEATURES
The combination of ASICSGRIP™ and AHAR+™ outsole rubbers help create better traction, improved softness, and advanced durability.
2. NEW AND IMPROVED MIDFOOT FIT
The engineered knit upper helps create a softer, but more supportive midfoot hold.
Additionally, the GEL-NIMBUS™ 26 will be the first ASICS running shoe to be CO2e labeled, which provides transparency to consumers about ASICS’ sustainability efforts.
GEL-NIMBUS™ 26 vs. other ASICS running shoes
Every ASICS running shoe has unique properties that make them the correct fit for different runners. For example, the NOVABLAST™ 4 model has unique geometrics that offer an energized run, compared to the GEL-NIMBUS™ 26 shoe and its incorporation of ASICS’ PureGEL™ for a softer, cushioned and more comfortable run. The GEL-NIMBUS™ 26 shoe also has more foam in the underfoot for comfort with every step, while the GEL-CUMULUS™ model is a lighter weight option.
ASICS Nimbus, Novablast, and Kayano demo at John's Run/Walk Shop