The Gel Nimbus is a neutral road running shoe family utilising AHARPLUS, FF Blast and GEL tech by Asics.
The Gel Nimbus 21 Platinum is a reflective version of the Gel Nimbus 21.
It has a breathable 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 in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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priceBand | Price band | ||
released | Released | Jun 2019 | |
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | ||
Weight | WeightM: 286 g W: 255 g | M: 247 g W: 210 g | M: 221 g W: 176 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 21 mm W: 20 mm | 15 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe dropM: 10 mm W: 13 mm | 3 mm | 4 mm |
Heel | HeelM: 31 mm W: 33 mm | 19 mm | |
Terrain | TerrainRoad | Road | RoadTrail |
Brand | BrandAsics | Newton | La Sportiva |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | LightweightLow drop | LightweightLow drop |
Breathable | Breathable | ||
Techs | TechsGEL | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | |
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Road (+1076) |
Brand | Asics (+218) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1277) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1302) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1269) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+642) |
Features | Breathable (+764) |
Materials | Mesh (+743)Reflective (+99) |
Techs | GEL (+118) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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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 |