There aren’t many trainers which have extra historical past than the Nimbus collection. It is one of the vital well-liked impartial trainers within the working shoe world and is ASICS’ plushest, softest working shoe.
Yearly, the Nimbus will get totally revamped. This comparability will let you know which model is best for you.
Gel Nimbus 26
Gel-Nimbus 25
Verdict
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 is a cushioned day by day coach that’s an on a regular basis shoe for many runners of all talents. It has nice outsole grip, comfortable sufficient cushion, and a steady, responsive experience.
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25 is a maximalist, extremely cushioned coach with a mild rocker. It’s not the softest max-cushioned coach in the marketplace neither is it essentially the most energetic but it surely’s nonetheless a supremely comfy coach (so long as you measurement up or get the vast model as a result of it has a really slender toe field).
Model 25 makes use of the model new FF Blast+ Eco midsole foam. It feels firmer than the Nimbus 24 but it surely has extra cushioning and stability due to the rise in midsole stack peak and width. The redesigned outsole leads to smoother transitions and higher sturdiness.
Really helpful for
Every day coaching
Every day coaching, lengthy distance racing
Cushioning sort
Responsive/balanced
Balanced/plush
Cushioning quantity
Extremely cushioned
Extremely cushioned
Flexibility
medium
medium
Stability
some stability
very steady
Sizing
true to measurement
purchase half measurement greater
Retail value
US$159.95
US$160
The latest Nimbus 26 has the identical midsole because the Nimbus 25 which is made out of FF Blast+ Eco (EVA and OBC mix).
The Nimbus 26 has a barely firmer experience however the distinction is negligible. Each variations have very plush, padded landings and tremendous easy rides designed for straightforward working. The midsoles of each variations are very vast so stability is sweet.
The Nimbus is designed for gradual paces so each variations have the identical use: straightforward and restoration runs. They’ve 42 mm of cushioning within the heel, 34 mm within the forefoot so cushioning may be very deep.
There’s a hidden silicone gel pad within the heel of each variations to soak up shock and to extend cushioning however you don’t really feel the gel in any respect.
The largest distinction between the two model is the outsole. The Nimbus 26 has extra aggressive lugs that are capable of chew into surfaces higher. This leads to higher traction within the Nimbus 26.
The Nimbus 26 has a extra comfy higher than the 25 due to its redesigned higher which is wider within the forefoot and toe-box. The 26 additionally has extra air flow on the highest of the toe-box so breathability is best within the 26.
Each uppers have knitted constructions with flat, stretchy tongues that don’t slide throughout runs. The match may be very slender for each model so the vast majority of runners might want to go up a half measurement or will want the vast model. There may be additionally an additional vast model obtainable.
The Nimbus 26 is the higher model in the event you want a extra breathable higher with a wider match. The 26 can be higher for you in the event you want higher traction for moist surfaces.
The Nimbus 25 is the higher choice in the event you want a hotter higher for chilly circumstances or if in case you have a really slender foot. It additionally weighs lower than the Nimbus 26.
Each variations have a really comparable really feel and experience so the variations are minimal.
