Final 12 months Asics got here out with an unbranded thriller shoe that seemed in contrast to something they’d made earlier than. It was an on the spot hit, and when the ultimate model hit the market, we realized it was the Nimbus 25. The Nimbus sequence 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
Typically 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. Because the 25 labored so nicely, the 26 (coming in January) has just a few cautious updates to the higher and outsole, enhancing 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. Due to the mesh, the shoe dries out shortly, so be happy to run in it in sloppy circumstances.
Midsole
Luckily, the shoe’s wonderful midsole is unchanged. It makes use of the FF Blast Plus Eco foam, fabricated from 24 per cent bio-based supplies, decreasing the shoe’s environmental affect.
As for the experience, it’s nice. It is a good shoe for somebody simply stepping into working, getting again into working after being away from the game, or an easy-day coach for an skilled runner. It’s a clean, comfy experience, best for getting some kilometres in.
Outsole
The outsole has additionally seen some updates–making it much more sturdy and enhancing its traction. This outsole makes use of a mix of ASICSGRIP and AHARPLUS, their two strongest outsole supplies, so that you could get a run in in nearly any circumstances (ice/snowstorm however). Due to its improved sturdiness, this outsole may also lengthen the lifespan of your shoe.
Remaining 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 mild–the perfect mixture for a coach. It doesn’t matter what form of runner you’re, the Nimbus has a spot in your lineup!
