ASCIS GEL-Nimbus 25 Review: "Massive Changes, Still a Nimbus!”Extensive ASICS Trainer Comparisons.

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In the video we get into the big changes to the ASICS GEL- Nimbus 25: 00:00 Details, 08:32 Fit, 11:32 Ride, 14:50 Pros and Cons/ Conclusions 16:32 Comparisons to Superblast, Glide Ride 3 and Novablast 3.
Update: Full 5 Multi Tester Written Review with 15 Companions here: www.roadtrailrun.com/2023/01/...
Releases February 2023. Same $160 pricing as the Nimbus 24.
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@jkhoudini Жыл бұрын

Basically everyone is out-hoka-ing hoka.

@MrSudhir61 Жыл бұрын

I am glad I saw your review. The comparison with other options and then narrowing it down to a recommendation of alternating it with a Novablast 3 depending on the type of run you have in mind. Wonderful. I am a recreational runner of 62. I do 10 or 12 kms a day (at 5 or 6 minutes to a km) and it makes me feel good. The Nimbus 25 seems to be perfect for my liking and I pre booked it with my dealer here.

@christopherwilliams2 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this review and the in-depth approach. The 25 looks like 👍🏾

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kerry_runs Жыл бұрын

The nimbus got a much needed update, looks good.

@i.p2088 Жыл бұрын

I have the Nimbus 24 and I stopped running in them. Super comfortable and stable but.. Heavy and not enough midsole in the forefoot. Excellent for walking.. Nimbus 25 seems to be solve the skinny forefoot midsole on the 24. Also being used to the Speed Roll in the Endorphin Speed 2 and 3 I am glad they added it to the 25.

@klam77 Жыл бұрын

is it nicely durable?

@filoIII Жыл бұрын

24 was the best Nimbus in 10-12 yrs, but does bottom out as u said.

@lazyhusband Жыл бұрын

I still have a brand new pair of the Nimbus 17

@AT-uy7qn Жыл бұрын

this is the best version of Nimbus, i keep hunting new pairs on Ebay. I have 4 and rotate them.

@xthexskrillex Жыл бұрын

oh my god i miss the nimbus 17 , i pray to god the nimbus 25 can compare to them since all others ever after has bin shitty

@deepgurung1091 Жыл бұрын

Wow so extraordinary shoe 👏👏👏

@tigerjazz61 Жыл бұрын

I have the Nimbus 23 but did not try the 24. I will be purchasing the 25 when available. Kind of ironic that I’ll be getting the Max cushioned 25 in a couple weeks and meanwhile I just started running in the Altra zero drop Provision as well as the Xero HFS barefoot shoe! Yep I know that’s crazy but I’m experimenting.

@iosifkovalenko8364 Жыл бұрын

I’m a huge fan of minimalist zero drops. Been wearing them for years but only take them out on shorter easier runs. Mostly wear them for walking and hiking. They really seemed to strengthen my feet and my back/knees are thanking me.. with that said, I mostly run in 4-6 mm drop and occasionally 8mm if I love the midsole enough.

@theonlyhishaem Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the review ... My first impression is that it looks a bit bulky and not verstile enough, but comfy as well.

@paddywiggle Жыл бұрын

This is true

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

I found the heel area while not "heavy" a bit bulky but the front outstanding in flow. Described in the video.

@raybadudu787 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comprehensive review AND comparing it to other ASICS trainers. I have the NB3’s and have been looking for an easy day shoe. I didn’t like the More v4 so I might give the GN25 a go!

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! I did like More v4 much either. Very ponderous heavier than here, broader, and especially not enough drop for all of it

@JimKeith73 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me a lot of the NB 1080v10 based on looks alone.

@filoIII Жыл бұрын

THAT was a firm, uncomfy running shoe.

@TolunayOrkun Жыл бұрын

Great review Sam. I liked this new Nimbus 25. It is a big update and that colorway really clean for summer usage (well, sooner over here in Texas)! Finally, they got rid of the bulk of that old "gel" technology and plastic piece. I would very much love to see what the new Pure gel looks like if someone were to cut the shoe open at some point. I bet they didn't really need it but to continue the name Gel-Nimbus I guess they had to include a token of it (marketing guys at work). IMO, This Nimbus makes quiete a bit more more sense than SuperBlast in a rotation. I think it will be great for recovery/easy miles and personally I think it is competing with New Balance FreshFoam More v4. I hope your written review includes a comparison with FF More v4.

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks! They did get rid of all the plastic but note it is still (almost to a fault) very stable.

@aristodiga82 Жыл бұрын

Do they really need to add that much stack? Just add 1 in the heel and 3 in the forefoot, it will still be very cushioned, they won't need a platform that wide, plus they can shave off some weight. Still don't understand everyone's hype about overly-max stack height. How tall do these shoes will go eventually? 10cm? just ridiculous.

@paddywiggle Жыл бұрын

Agree

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

I tend to agree but maybe not as much reduction . A few mm less overall would make them more agile.

@MOHAMMED_NMR Жыл бұрын

?Is it good for daily use

@QronoZ713 Жыл бұрын

Interested to see how it compares to the Invincible 3. Feels like they fit in the same category, especially since it looks kind of similar regarding the silouette.

@i.p2088 Жыл бұрын

I think it will be more plush. The Nimbus 24 is more plush and slow.. The wide midfoot outsole slow the transition from rear to fore.

@QronoZ713 Жыл бұрын

@@i.p2088 Which one do you think will be more plush? The Nimbus 24 is definetively less plush than the Invincible 1/2.

@i.p2088 Жыл бұрын

@@QronoZ713 I donated my Invincible. Invincible and REBEL V2 Did not work for me. I had bounce but no forward vector.. Like I need to lean forward to get the feet moving 🙄. I don't have this problem with any other shoe.

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

That will be interesting for sure. Invincible 1 and 2 were not as stable as Nimbus 25, for sure but springier softer and more exciting and had vastly inferior uppers to this one.

@QronoZ713 Жыл бұрын

@@RoadTrailRun thank you Sam!

@i.p2088 Жыл бұрын

When is the Nimbus lite 4 out?

@paulmulks Жыл бұрын

May as well just spend a little more and get the Superblast as it can do everything the Nimbus can and more

@orion5813 Жыл бұрын

man, if these had a padded tongue I would've got them. not a fan of thin tongues as the laces dig into your foot when laced up. will wait for the cumulus 25

@danieltay1052 Жыл бұрын

How is the cushion and bounce on GN25? Is it similar to GN24?

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

Deeper more consistent cushion. Quicker rebound in N25 but I wouldn't call it bouncy

@DV1979 Жыл бұрын

For wide and high foot Nimbus 23 was more comfortable than Nimbus 24 for me. What's your opinion about this regarding Nimbus 25?

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

I would say way more accommodating than either 23 or 24 for reasons described in the video

@diktromdefilm Жыл бұрын

Is this a candidate for bunion people;) (knit upper, broad platform)?

@JDelta87 Жыл бұрын

Considering it but would a rotation with the Nimbus 25 and the Glideride 3 make sense?

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

Personally I would say not but depends. The Glideride is lighter and of similar stack but totally rocker based and effectively so unlike Nimbus which bridges a more traditional ride and some rocker. I might include something like a Novablast 3 or Magic Speed 2 or from Saucony Endorphin Speed 3

@joey.chavez333 Жыл бұрын

Asics Glideride v3 is probably the best option in here in long easy runs. For me it beats the Nimbus 24 which it comes in in not so plush, the roll or toe spring is best in the Glideride v3 compared to the Novablast and haven't compared it to the Superblast but it's something around $80 cheaper so why do it that when hands down its just a better option. Where do you place the Glideride v3 in your top 1-5 in these shoes?

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

I would agree Glide Ride 3 has the best roll of the group and is the most directed. Some may find it over directed and kind of linear though

@joey.chavez333 Жыл бұрын

@@RoadTrailRun what should would you rotate with the Glideride v3? I have the Nimbus 24(actually 2 pairs) but that's for easy days. Anyhow I'm a huge fan of the rocker on it. Would a New Balance SC trainer be like a big brother or better version of the Glideride? It's cheaper than the Superblast so curious on your thoughts. No channels really have a after 100 mile review of the Glideride or I have yet to see one. So neither do they have a rotation including the Glideride v3 and I think it's a great shoe. Any recommendations on this sir? My Nimbus is for easy, Glideride is for long and easy and what's next? Speed shoe or tempo? I'm not a professional runner all ears to your feedback. Adidas takumi sen 8's are on sale so was leaning towards that.

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

@@joey.chavez333 Let me ponder... I do think you might like the SC Trainer a faster flavor but maybe not quite as rock steady as the Glideride 3 as a more fluid kind of heel. Given your other shoes you might also look at the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 as a faster compliment.

@filoIII Жыл бұрын

@@joey.chavez333 I have Nimbus 24 sz 12 for sale.

@bmfc1000 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, love your reviews. I have one question: I'm size 11 on Nikes, Brooks and Sauconys and 10 1/5 in Adidas, I own a pair of Noosa Tri 13 size 10 1/5 and they fit perfectly. But in 2018 somebody brought me a pair of Asics (i live in South America, don't remember the model) size 10 1/5 and they were too small. So I have to order most of my running shoes online and I'm scared that they won't fit. I guess the question is do you think I have to order this shoes in size 11 or 10 1/5?

@woodr.3730 Жыл бұрын

Asics have enough length so you can buy 10.5. However, some narrow models are exist, so you may find 2e model(wider one). Before purchase, if have ruler with centimeters(cm), then measure your foot length front to back with standing on hard floor and socks on(you don't have to wear socks if you're not wearing socks with shoes). Based on your foot length, 280cm=us10, 282.5cm=us10.5, 285cm=us11. Usually us 8to9 or 11to12 have 10cm differences, but only 10to11 have 5cm difference. If your foot size between 10.5 to 11, then buy 11. P.S. 10.5 is 10 1/2. 10 1/5 is 10.2, and most shoes don't have 10.2 size.

@bmfc1000 Жыл бұрын

@@woodr.3730 Thank you so much!

@woodr.3730 Жыл бұрын

@@bmfc1000 your welcome.

@limta74 Жыл бұрын

when look at stack height of nimbus 24 vs nimbus 25 side by side. both about the same height.

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

6mm more forefoot and 4mm heel stack for Nimbus 25. See our detailed written review: www.roadtrailrun.com/2023/01/asics-gel-nimbus-25-multi-tester-review.html

@kenblahetka2398 Жыл бұрын

from a firmness stand point how does it compare to the kayano 29?

@kenblahetka2398 Жыл бұрын

maybe dense-ness is the right word

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

I personally did not test Kayano 29 but our review shows it too has FF Blast +. My sense given lighter weight of Nimbus 25 with higher stack that its foam is less dense. You will certainly have more cushion in N25 but it maybe a bit firmer

@albertteng1191 Жыл бұрын

Looks like new balance 1080 v10 competitor

@DisasterRecipe Жыл бұрын

How did you get these. Don't they release Feb 1st?

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

As in the description ASICS provided the pair for test and review at no cost. RTR was not compensated to do the video and we never are.

@AlexC-rc6yd Жыл бұрын

Is this comparable to NB More v4?

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

The big difference for me is the greater weight, broader yet platform and lower 4mm drop, less effective toe off although decent of the More v4 even though More has a lower stack. More is more..ponderous but in many ways similar in uses.

@xthexskrillex Жыл бұрын

are theese compareable to the nimbus 17 in softness?

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

That goes way back! Based on new foams and way more of it in 25 suspect at least as soft and way more cushioned

@xthexskrillex Жыл бұрын

@@RoadTrailRun i hope ur right , i bought all nimbus versions and i always bin dissapointed in the softness and the cushion ever since nimbus 17 since nimbus 17 was such a soft shoe and they just kept making hard more uncomfy shoes after that , year after year..

@marky1974 Жыл бұрын

Outsole doesn't look very grippy?

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

Rubber is good but not much profile so not the best on wet

@paddywiggle Жыл бұрын

Still a nimbus…. But wait the fit and ride is totally different so it’s… not still a nimbus 😂 The old nimbus had a narrow volume midfoot, but this one has a lot more volume in the midfoot. It is also an 8mm drop instead of 10, with a much less flexible toe off and bouncier ride. Yes, I have this shoe.

@RoadTrailRun Жыл бұрын

It is still a Nimbus as an inherently stable neutral shoe

@i.p2088 Жыл бұрын

Wider midfoot 👍🏻 Nimbus 24 is NARROW. I had to size up. Novablast 3 much better for wide feet. Nimbus 25 looks like a winner.

@hum-dinger2453 Жыл бұрын

no extra wide (4EE) option so its a complete fail for me.

@francescobroggini7657 Жыл бұрын

Nimbus and Glideride made a child.

@MrAnecro Жыл бұрын

Is it worth to buy superblast rather than nimbus

@m.j.7637 Жыл бұрын

the old one looks better for me.

@jacobapelgrim6975 Жыл бұрын

Gel Nimbus 23 is my favorite so far.looks nice, helps me with comforting a bad knee and patella issues,great comfort also on doing a nurse job.. Im very fond off this shoe Everyone has their own taste of shoes.but .i find the appearance of Nimbus 25 not so good looking..just not my taste.