ASICS Gel Nimbus 21 Platinum

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    Overview

    The Gel Nimbus is a neutral maximalist road running shoe family that uses AHARPLUS, FF Blast and Gel technology by ASICS.

    It has a breathable construction design. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel Nimbus 25.

    According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's just above the median price of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 286 g
    W: 255 g
    M: 244 g
    W: 213 g
    M: 247 g
    W: 210 g
    M: 210 g
    W: 181 g
    M: 278 g
    W: 232 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    M: 21 mm
    W: 20 mm
    35 mm
    7 mm
    35 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    M: 10 mm
    W: 13 mm
    1 mm
    3 mm
    6 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    M: 31 mm
    W: 33 mm
    35 mm
    7 mm
    41 mm
    Terrain
    Terrain
    Road    		RoadRoadRoadTrailRoadRoad
    Brand
    Brand
    ASICS    		MizunoNewtonXero ShoesNew BalanceNew Balance
    Support Type
    Support Type
    Neutral    		NeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
    Pronation Type
    Pronation Type
    Neutral pronation    		Neutral pronationNeutral pronationNeutral pronationNeutral pronation
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Heel strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strike
    Arch Type
    Arch Type
    High arch    		High archHigh archHigh archHigh arch
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    		ComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistLightweightLow dropBarefootLightweightLow dropMinimalistZero dropComfortableMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Carbon fiber plate
    Carbon fiber plate
    Techs
    Techs
    ASICS Gel
    		New Balance FuelCellNew Balance Fresh Foam
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Vegan ⓋVegan Ⓥ
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    ASICS Gel Nimbus 21 Platinum characteristics and specifications

    Characteristics
    SportsRunning (+2168)
    TerrainRoad (+1462)
    BrandASICS (+266)
    Support TypeNeutral (+1705)
    Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1678)
    Strike TypeHeel strike (+1178)
    Arch TypeHigh arch (+1625)
    FitMedium toe box (+920)
    FeaturesBreathable (+817)
    MaterialsMesh (+1040)Reflective (+243)
    TechsASICS Gel (+144)
    Events10k (+715)Half marathon (+715)Marathon (+715)
    ColorwaysIndigo Blue Indigo Blue, White Frosted Almond
    Specificationsvs Average
    Model
    21 Platinum
    Measurements
    Weight
    M: 286 g
    W: 255 g
    Heel to toe drop
    M: 10 mm
    W: 13 mm
    Heel
    M: 31 mm
    W: 33 mm
    Forefoot
    M: 21 mm
    W: 20 mm

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