Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 - More is more maximalism

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2024

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  • @Sabundy
    @Sabundy 11 місяців тому +11

    I love my Gel Nimbus 25s. Most comfortable shoes ive ever owned. The combination of the pure gel and the foam is heaven for my feet.

  • @amalmehrotra
    @amalmehrotra 12 днів тому

    Excellent comparison! That analysis was such a breath of fresh air. As shoe nerds it’s easy to ‘love everything’ and loose the sense of discernment. Very nice to see the different angles you bring on the table. Thank you!

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  12 днів тому

      I appreciate that feedback. I do try to call it like I see it. I’m glad that has value. Thank you for watching. 🤙🏻

  • @robsnow2099
    @robsnow2099 11 місяців тому +9

    They should do a nurse/doctor edition...I keep hearing how the 25's were the most comfortable shoe to walk/stand in.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +3

      I honestly can’t believe Asics hasn’t explored this with a few of their shoes. It’s a huge market miss for them.

    • @wonkydonkey7899
      @wonkydonkey7899 11 місяців тому

      They don’t need to. The v25 or 26 work wonders the way they are for nurses or doctors who’re on their feet all day.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +2

      @@wonkydonkey7899 Hoka jumped on the market… it’s the difference between a Japanese and American company (Deckers).

    • @wonkydonkey7899
      @wonkydonkey7899 11 місяців тому

      @@SagasuRunning I believe ASICS has their so-called “sportstyle” shoe lineup already if I’m not mistaken. There’s market for that.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +2

      @@wonkydonkey7899 That’s more “dad shoe” style fashion/retro stuff though. At least how it’s marketed here in Asia.

  • @kylestephens9593
    @kylestephens9593 11 місяців тому +6

    OK, I might be in the minority but I'm willing to put up with a harsher shoe if that means I will get better grip (and stability). I need to feel confident that the shoe isn't gonna send me flying 🙃

    • @erinmalette7276
      @erinmalette7276 11 місяців тому

      I completely agree!

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes… this is why I’m such a HUGE fan of the Nike Pegasus… that full rubber outsole is perfection.
      What’s interesting here is just how different FFBlast+ Eco feels with little rubber on the outsole (NB4) and a lot (G26). It is a massive difference. More than any other foam with that different than I can think of.

  • @alb.1911
    @alb.1911 8 місяців тому +1

    I use the Adidas Boston 12 and I went to buy the Adizero SL for daily training, unfortunately the SL have this stupid design similar to many Nike where the upper net push on your big finger and even using two more sizes it was extremely uncomfortable. I tested the Asics Gel Nimbus 26 ant they fit like a glove, pure perfection.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  8 місяців тому

      The Nimbus 26 is ALOT more shoe than the SL but glad the fit is there for you. It does have a very plush upper, for sure!

    • @alb.1911
      @alb.1911 8 місяців тому

      @@SagasuRunning I tested the Superblast too on the treadmill and was way more dynamic but I choose the Nimbus 26 because I am starting from scratch after more than 20 years...
      I enjoy your videos, thank you.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  8 місяців тому

      The Nimbus 26 was the right call then. That’s the shoe you wanted. It’s great for that use case. Plus, the Boston 12 and SB are interchangeable, you don’t need both. Thank you for the kind words and support. 🤙🏻

  • @deannorman1349
    @deannorman1349 10 місяців тому +4

    I have about 33 shoes in my rotation and I love the Nimbus 25, it's a great cruiser and for me the fit was superb . I also loved the original Novablast.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  10 місяців тому +2

      This is not a bad shoe… not at all. I’m just struggling to find a use case for it (for myself).

    • @recguerra3
      @recguerra3 5 місяців тому +1

      I'll show this answer to my wife understand I am no centipede with my shoes....
      YET... lol

    • @bunmeng007
      @bunmeng007 2 місяці тому

      @@recguerra3😂😂😂

  • @mhargz
    @mhargz 5 місяців тому

    My wife’s favourite shoe of all time is the Nimbus 25.
    Was looking for a recovery/easy run shoe to replace my triumph 20s.
    The 25’s were 60% off on Amazon, I thought I’d give them a whirl.
    I’m in agreement with you.
    lovely to walk in, but easy running I find them very heavy and the foam feels extremely firm.
    They feel better when increasing the pace to tempo levels, but that’s not what I bought these shoes to do.
    I also struggle with the fit, I’m a standard width and either my foot slides around too much causing blisters, OR my feet go numb due to lack of blood circulation.
    40 yo Male, 6ft 0, 159lbs, UK 9.5 standard width G, midfoot striker

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  5 місяців тому

      Interesting. I’m glad I’m not alone. I do remember the fit being very “big”… enough that walking was better than running. Then again…. The NB4 is just a shoe I prefer.

  • @jonb8633
    @jonb8633 6 місяців тому +2

    Nimbus 25 is a pillow for my feet. Working nonstop for 12 hours walking 🚶, my feet at the end are happy

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  6 місяців тому

      Definitely more forms than I want for casual wear, then again I’m not working on my feet 12 hours a day. Glad you found your shoe though!

    • @recguerra3
      @recguerra3 5 місяців тому +2

      That answer made me smile. Thank you!

  • @stevestarr9769
    @stevestarr9769 11 місяців тому

    I ran my last marathon in the Nimbus...the Nimbus 3, in 2001! I loved that shoe.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +1

      The 26 is a VERY different shoe. I do remember the old Asics though. They were great shoes.

  • @MiracleWarriors
    @MiracleWarriors 11 місяців тому

    I will have to try the Gel-Nimbus 26 to make sure that I will like the improvements it got over the Gel-Nimbus 25 that I loved. The things that I want to see improved from the 25th version :
    - a bit better lockdown in the heel without some sides laterally ( had that some times at the beginning of my runs before my feet would sink a bit more into the foam and get a better lockdown) ;
    - and I always felt something amiss at the lateral side when I hit the ground.
    It seems that the Gel-Nimbus 26 got those "problems " fixed for my taste :
    - less soft foam I will get a better lockdown in the heel and so it should not slide or collapse inwards at all ;
    - the additional rubber at the side of the shoes, connecting the rubber at the heel and forefoot areas should fix the problem I had ... supinating I felt just softness of the foam and I need something stiffer and the rubber now added to that spot will make running feel even better. Better especially when trying to pickup the pace and doing more middle foot to forefoot strikes.
    I don't mind the additional weight increase if that makes.the.shoes more stable. I'm used and love to do my long runs on heavier shoes like a SolarGlide 6 or Structure 25 .
    Great video. Can't wait for more videos about the Gel-Nimbus 26 on your channel !

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +1

      It does seem the 26 resolves what you are looking for. That additional rubber on the lateral side should do alot of what you want.
      One thing I couldn’t find any exact info on is the durometer of the foam in the 25 and 26 and if there is a differences. There is a definite “feel” difference between the G26 and NB4. You can feel that the NB4 is softer foam on foot too.
      I’ll put more time into the G26s and see what happens with the foam. They have softened up a little… as the shoe molds to my foot… but it’s not much compared to the NB4.

  • @germorg
    @germorg 10 місяців тому +1

    I wonder if Novablast 4 TR with improved outsole further reduces the case for Nimbus 26?

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  10 місяців тому

      Likely not. The Nimbus 26 will still have more grip.

  • @craigtsmith6957
    @craigtsmith6957 10 місяців тому +1

    Sounds like you should try the Asics GT 2000 Version 12 - its firm supported with nice cushion and quite light. I am runnning in this with sometimes more joy than a range of supershoes I have (i am trying to limit my training in supershoes as i think my legs were deconditioning! -I did my second fastest training run on a course i have ran 156 Times! Brilliant daily trainer that you can pick up the pace to Marathon Plus (for me anyways) but with loads of comfort and support. I think the guys at Doctors Of Running rate it as the no 1 stability shoe. But its nothink like the old Kayano.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  10 місяців тому

      I'm not a runner who needs a stability shoe so this is one I'll likely never run in. It is also basically a stability version of the Cumulus as well. I enjoy the Cumulus but there are much better shoes in that class out there to run in. This is the main issue with Asics at the moment. Parallel product lines, between new and old.

  • @gerry2893
    @gerry2893 5 місяців тому

    Have had these for exactly a year and they’re basically awesome. Have slightly over 250 miles on them of walking and running. Two things however. I’m starting to experience shin splints which I’ve never had with other runners. Secondly, I’m developing a wear or rub spot on the right shoe inner corner of the sole. Other folks have experienced it as well apparently. Brought it to ASICS attention to see if there was any recourse but to no avail. IMO the sole maybe a little too soft and ultimately not terribly durable. Have read that ASICS updated the 26s with a thicker/harder mid sole but I’m not sure if that addresses that premature wear issue 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  5 місяців тому

      Honestly, 250mi on a shoe is solid. Even though the Nimbus 26 is built like a tank it is still make out of materials that will wear fast. Thats the comfort that some experience in this shoe.

  • @gsabog
    @gsabog 11 місяців тому +2

    nothing will beat asics nimbus if you have high arc. this is a miracle shoe for us. nothing comes close

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      Good to know. I have fairly high and developed arches and rarely have any arch issues or discomfort in any shoe. This one gave me no issues at all.

    • @recguerra3
      @recguerra3 5 місяців тому

      You mean the upper fit? This info is interesting to my wife, her ballet years gave her high arc and some shoes aimply does not fit....

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  5 місяців тому +1

      She may also enjoy some Nikes. They usually have a prominent arch in them.

  • @bornsinner8718
    @bornsinner8718 10 місяців тому

    a thoroughly review, i found the same issue with the stretchy tongue 😁 i use the 26 for really slow recovery jog, slow long run, and walk only, the midsole will get more comfortable after broke in, about over 50 miles of usage

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  10 місяців тому

      The tongue is the most perplexing thing on this shoe. It makes absolutely no sense.
      I know this foam breaks in, I already felt a difference after 20k. My Novablast 4 is very consistent, once it fully softened up after 50-60k… I’d expect this to be the same.

  • @livegreatalways
    @livegreatalways 11 місяців тому

    Interesting. How about a video on Nimbus 26 vs Invincible 3? For me, I love the Invincible 2, had 2 pairs. But I returned the Invincible 3 and sold my Nimbus 25. Will stay away from 26 and looking to try the Ghost Max.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +1

      Unlikely. The two shoes don’t really compare. I’ll see what they do with the invincible 4 this year.
      The Ghsot Max is the more enjoyable shoe over all of them regardless.

  • @johngenc3782
    @johngenc3782 3 місяці тому

    The 26 is soft but maybe too soft. Nice walking shoe but dont think the foam offers enough reaction . Feels a little heavy. Prefer the Adidas SL2. Its light and reactive. Super comfortable as well.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  3 місяці тому +1

      Agree… this show is too soft… too bulky…. To heavy. Not really fair comparison to the SL2 though. Totally different class of shoes.

  • @apothecy4011
    @apothecy4011 10 місяців тому +1

    Which of the 2 wins for walking ?Novablast4 4 or Nimbus 26?

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  10 місяців тому +2

      Nimbus 26…

    • @apothecy4011
      @apothecy4011 10 місяців тому +1

      @@SagasuRunning thank you for the information!

  • @i.p2088
    @i.p2088 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful shoe.

  • @anjalirawat5378
    @anjalirawat5378 11 місяців тому

    Great review! How will the Nimbus 25 be for walking? They’re rockered and pretty stiff, but they feel like they’re the most stable of the max stack shoes. I’m planning to get the TR version for added grip

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      They would be an outstanding walking shoe, one of the best actually. Honestly, not sure you need the TR for just city/asphalt walking, even dirt and grass would be fine. The TR version would be a solid light trail shoe if you one would want that much stack on trail.

    • @anjalirawat5378
      @anjalirawat5378 11 місяців тому

      @@SagasuRunning thanks a lot :) I’m thinking the TR version cause the the lugs are very small so they might make for a good road to trail shoe

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      @anjalirawat5378 Light trail, yes. They will do well.

    • @DeFacto1991
      @DeFacto1991 7 місяців тому

      ​@@SagasuRunningwhat do you think how would they be for a person that stands a lot during the day? I'm torn between nimbus 26, bondis 8 and Gaviota 5 :/...dont know which to pick. I'm a bit heavier and have wider foot, I'm hairdresser and shoes would be mostly used for work and walking. Need ur advice :)

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  7 місяців тому

      Depending on how wide your foot is… the Nimbus 26 would be my recommendation. It’s a better foam that will be more consistent and supportive. Hoka foams are iffy at best.

  • @alanramos4431
    @alanramos4431 11 місяців тому

    If the nova blast 4 is a problem for the nimbus 26…then the super blast is really a problem for both the nimbus and novablast 👍 Go get the super blast!

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes and no…. The Superblast is outstanding… but it is a super shoe, not really a daily trainer. It CAN do that but it’s like buying a race car as a daily driver…
      I also expect the Superblast 2 to be pushed more towards a true super shoe given the fact the Novablast 4 has another Superblast 1 DNA.

  • @ahmaadulhassanbajwa9906
    @ahmaadulhassanbajwa9906 4 місяці тому

    Does it require sizing up half a size? What about the width in the forefoot and the volume inside? My feet are 10.7cm wide and size US 10. should i go for 2e or 4e in this? I have the 1080v13 in size US 10 and 2E

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  4 місяці тому

      I went TTS. If you already running a 2E shoe, I'd suggest doing the same in this.

  • @thurules
    @thurules 11 місяців тому +2

    Trying Puma magnify nitro2 is what you are missing

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +2

      I will be covering the Puma Velocity Nitro 3 & the Deviate Nitro 3… but those are the only Pumas I have planned to cover at the moment. I’ll keep an eye on what they release this year though.

    • @13lars
      @13lars 11 місяців тому

      im locking forward to that. i loved v1. hated v2( i got pronatian issues) I hope its 6mm drop and no lateral "support" :) @@SagasuRunning

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      @@13lars I know very little about Puma running shoes. Time to change that in 2024.

    • @13lars
      @13lars 11 місяців тому

      @@SagasuRunning ahh. You should try thePuma fast-r. V1 and v2. V1 is like turbo on ur feets

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      @@13lars I’m never going to say “never”… but the Puma racers don’t interest me much at all… but who knows…

  • @rembo183
    @rembo183 7 місяців тому

    How does it compare to the Hoka Bondi 8 or Brooks Ghost Max or On Cloud 5 or Cloud Monster?

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  7 місяців тому

      I have a comparison video between this shoe and the Ghost Max here: ua-cam.com/video/S4g2oR-gkGU/v-deo.html
      I haven't run in the Bondi 8, but I've run alot in past Bondi models and will say this shoe is much heavier and more plush, you also don't get that Bondi (Hoka foam) sink in it as you often do.
      I haven't run in either of those On models... max stack/cushion shoes are not really my thing, so I'm very selective on what i actually try in this category.

  • @Ben-yw8be
    @Ben-yw8be 10 місяців тому

    I’d pick the Superblast as my one training shoe and save some money. 😂 It can do pretty much everything and in a light package. I do like the design of the Nimbus 26 than the 25.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  10 місяців тому

      One of the compelling use cases I’m forming for the Nimbus 26 is as a training partner to the Superblast. It’s the anti-Superblast and really maximizes a totally different feel underfoot to balance the much more versatile SB. But still… the SB can do it all on its own… sooooo…it is a reach.
      I actually prefer the look of the Nimbus 25.

  • @denniscintron5762
    @denniscintron5762 11 місяців тому

    Hy I have both nimbus 25 , ghost max comfort shoes for walk in my opinion for running nop too heavies in my size 12.5

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +1

      Both are great options for walking, spatially the Nimbus 26.

  • @Perry-l7m
    @Perry-l7m 11 місяців тому +1

    You don't buy the Nimbus 25 & 26 to run in. You buy it for when you're walking or standing on your feet on the job for hours on end.
    I had a similar experience you had trying the shoe in store, I had one foot on Nimbus 25 and the other foot on Invincible 3. Right away I knew it wasn't the shoe for me. It was plush and comfortable alright, but felt dull, not a felling I want in a running shoe. Went home and ordered the Invincible 3 online.
    Still trying to save up money for the Novablast 4, which took a step back because I am weak willed😅 Adidas offered the Boston 12 at 5600PHP (about 100USD) on the last 4 days of December. It was just too good of a price to pass up.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      I do think the G26 would make an outstanding walking and daily shoe. It’s built well for that.
      I also prefer the feel of the G26 over the I3. ZoomX foam is great but it’s not what I ALWAYS want to run in.
      If the choice is between the G26 or NB4… NB4 all the way!

    • @anjalirawat5378
      @anjalirawat5378 11 місяців тому

      How is your experience in Nimbus 25 as a work/lifestyle shoe?

  • @TechnicallyNotSteve
    @TechnicallyNotSteve 11 місяців тому

    In the 25, the tongue is a minor annoyance, occasionally and is one of my favorite tongues. More of a process change than a negative.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      I Nair don’t understand Asics’s design logic with the tongues in their shoes. Super thing and super stretchy is a bad combo. Especially on a very overbuilt and well padded shoe. It’s not like it’s saving weight.

  • @kamolhengkiatisak1527
    @kamolhengkiatisak1527 10 місяців тому

    Your pair looks good.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  10 місяців тому

      They are a bit bright…but it could be worst. Asics sure has some off color ways sometimes.

  • @southboy18
    @southboy18 7 місяців тому

    Yeah but the novablast 4 kills my forefoot (hotspots) after about 3 miles and that didn't happen with the 3's.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  7 місяців тому

      I had the opposite. The NB3 gave my foot all sorts of issues.

  • @DrNick8002
    @DrNick8002 16 днів тому

    Novablast 4 is more suitable for me than Nimbus 26, should wait for Novablast 5 😁😁

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  16 днів тому

      The NB4 was the better shoe, for sure. The NB5 is the FAR better shoe (review on the channel).

  • @BlackDiamond-sw8lo
    @BlackDiamond-sw8lo 9 місяців тому

    i want to buy this

  • @marcusszavaleta
    @marcusszavaleta 11 місяців тому

    Too much foam on the 25 for sure. Got them for free and i still don’t use them as much as i should. They’re comfy for walking. They run w 0 pop and sinks so much. Scared to roll my ankle w it. It’s not a bad shoe, just not for me

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +1

      That’s exactly how I felt too. The 26 is definitely a firmer shoe with decent stability of the amount of foam… but I’m struggling to really find a use case (for me) with it.
      I agree… it’s an outstanding walking shoe.

    • @marcusszavaleta
      @marcusszavaleta 11 місяців тому

      @@SagasuRunning even then, novablast 4 and Nike vomeros will do for same price. If not there’s also paying 40$ more and i can get my hand on superblasts. I’m enjoying the 25s on the colder days on the NYC winters though. But I’m not looking forward to running with them in summer

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes yes… Novablast 4 and Vomero 17 are much more versatile and enjoyable to run in. Definitely!

  • @2klatte
    @2klatte 11 місяців тому

    About that loud slappy sound….I find the same with my Boston 12s. Very annoying.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      I've heard that about the Boston 12. I do get some slapping in the Adios 8, but nowhere near what is happening with the Nimbus 26.

  • @jackkasperski2912
    @jackkasperski2912 11 місяців тому

    I just can't understand the alure of heavy and high sta ked shoes. My everyday shoes are primarily race shoes. Why not? If I'm racing in them, i may S well ru. In them.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  10 місяців тому +1

      For me… I see the high stacked/max cushioned shoes as tools to aid recovery. I can go out and pack the kms/mis on in race flats, I didn’t for years, but eventually my body will tell me it’s not ok.
      With the high staked shoes l, with good foams (hard to find), I can pack on all the kms/mis I want and recovery is that much better.
      I do still prefer running in lower stack shoes and do mix them in often.
      Finding the right max stack/cushioned shoe… takes some effort. The are not all the same. Not even close.

  • @jean-phil
    @jean-phil 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for saving me some money ;)

  • @brianreiter5572
    @brianreiter5572 11 місяців тому

    Holy crap, 305g in size 9. That means 380-400g in size 13. That’s a hiking boot. “Brick” territory.

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому

      More is more on this one. It IS a heavy one. Very boot like at times.

  • @pseudoty
    @pseudoty 11 місяців тому

    Hey you get commercials now, congratulations 🎉

    • @SagasuRunning
      @SagasuRunning  11 місяців тому +2

      You mean ads on my videos? If so I’ve had them for over 6 months now. 😂

  • @johngenc3782
    @johngenc3782 3 місяці тому

    Too soft..?