The Gel Nimbus Lite is a neutral road running shoe family from Asics.
The Gel Nimbus Lite 2 uses breathable, orthotic friendly and removable insole design, and went on sale in 2021. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Asics Gel Nimbus Lite 3.
With an average review score of 80%, it's rated just above the median rating of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently just above the median price of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedJan 2021 | Feb 2023 | Oct 2022 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 | Jun 2021 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 269 g W: 244 g | 218 g | M: 292 g W: 269 g | 190 g | M: 204 g W: 184 g | M: 241 g W: 215 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 15 mm W: 14 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 32 mm | 31 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe dropM: 8 mm W: 11 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm | 9 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | HeelM: 25 mm W: 27 mm | 35 mm | 36 mm | 40 mm | 37 mm | |
Usages | UsagesDaily runningSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Daily running | RacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandAsics | Mizuno | Saucony | Puma | Saucony | Brooks |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Lightweight | Maximalist | Maximalist | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist |
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Techs | TechsGEL | Pebax | PWRRUN | NITRO Elite | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | SustainableVegan β | SustainableVegan β | ||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1624) |
Terrain | Road (+1077) |
Usages | Daily running (+918)Speed training (+237) |
Brand | Asics (+218) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1278) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1303) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+823)Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1270) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+261) |
Features | Breathable (+764)Orthotic friendly (+140)Removable insole (+118) |
Materials | Mesh (+743) |
Techs | GEL (+118) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 2 | |
Released | Jan 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 269 g W: 244 g | |
Heel to toe drop | M: 8 mm W: 11 mm | |
Heel | M: 25 mm W: 27 mm | |
Forefoot | M: 15 mm W: 14 mm |