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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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 | Road | Road | RoadTrail |
Brand | BrandASICS | Newton | adidas | New Balance | La Sportiva |
Support Type | Support TypeNeutral | Neutral | Neutral | ||
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeNeutral pronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | ||
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | ||
Arch Type | Arch TypeHigh arch | High arch | High arch | ||
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | LightweightLow drop | LightweightLow drop | ||
Breathable | Breathable | ||||
Techs | TechsASICS Gel | New Balance Fresh Foam | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1862) |
Terrain | Road (+1265) |
Brand | ASICS (+234) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1459) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1436) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1384) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+789) |
Features | Breathable (+959) |
Materials | Mesh (+821)Reflective (+106) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+130) |
Events | 10k (+673)Half marathon (+673)Marathon (+673) |
Colorways | Indigo Blue Indigo Blue, White Frosted Almond |
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 |