ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 Full Review | Running Shoes 2022

[@RVONDIEEEEEE]

Good Morning from Qatar! Your videos have been a blessing during this deployment and I cannot wait to get back on the roads of America in a few months. Continue being great!

[@mattmellace3774]

Picked up 2 pairs, one in steel gray for 80 and then the blue one shown in video for 60.. Super happy with them and LOVE that padded stretch tounge!

[@micakacz]

I really appreciate your shoe reviews. I have historically worn ASICS Gel-Nimbus (10 years+) and didn’t even know about the Gel-Nimbus Lite. After your Gel-Nimbus 2 review, it’s my now go to shoe! Thank you again.

[@Dave-kq9cv]

Sounds like a really good every day shoe that will last a long time. Your scoring doesn’t reflect it.

[@kenpfaff5451]

Seth, I appreciate that you keep the price point in your shoe reviews. I waited until the Endorphin Pro 1 was on sale for $99. I am just not going to pay $200 to $250 for a running shoe that is going to ONLY last 3 to 4 months.

[@vieuxsage]

QOD: Basic watch. I was volunteering at the Osaka Women Marathon today (hence I missed my weekly long trail run), and one of the questions people kept asking me was when would the top runners pass our point. I had been told 13:10 on the out leg, and the lead runners were right on point. I’d forgotten the return time (the course is basically an out and back, I was near the 18k and 30k marks), but once the FRB came back, I could tell all others when they could cross the street safely. In any case, a good old watch is basically what we all need. For the shoe nerds out there, I’d say 85%+ of the runners we’re wearing Nike, though with their fast cadence, it was hard to really see them. I saw maybe only one or three Endorphins, a few Adidas and NB, and probably a few more Mizuho and Asics then in North American races, though to be honest, I was more interested in their strides than their shoes. One thing that surprised me was that though it was an elite marathon, most did not pump their arms nor have a forward lean as I had expected. They all had courage and determination though, and I applauded all as much as my duties allowed me.

[@MiracleWarriors]

My Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 is fighting toe to toe with the Adidas Ultraboost 22 to get the first spot as the most comfortable shoe to run in 2022 ! It is a huge pleasure to run with either of those two shoes.

[@jimmyvu6649]

Just picked the Nimbus 24 up for sub $130 with a student discount. Tried it against the Glycerin and Ghost, but these felt a little better imo for my foot.

[@RowansReviews210]

True too size ?

[@kernlkajun1]

Just returned Gel-Nimbus Lite 3, picked up the GN 24. Went from 12 to 12.5 and they run narrower than the Lite 3. Loved the looks and feel of the Lite 3 but they run closer to true to size. More cushy pillowy than 24 but less spring and support imho and I’m only 165#.

[@tigmax8]

Frickin love my Nimbus for easy runs and long runs. Not one for quicker sessions but great when you want to feel secure and steady when you are putting the miles in. Capable of picking pace up a little bit in progression runs. Also they are bulletproof so while not cheap they will last forever. Not tried this new version yet so I'm interested to see how this stretchy tongue changes things.

[@yaesmucho]

This is out of s league nimbus ffb+ is something amazing and surprising, don't let this single review fool you

[@Daveratz]

Gel nimbus 24 has the FLIGHTFOAM blast +. Gel nimbus lite 3 has FLIGHTFOAM, organically derived.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Thank you for always including the price point. It does matter. If a company charges $160, it needs to be on the level of endorphin speed. $130? Needs to be competitive with max road 5, rebel v2 and Novablast line up. I love the Invincible ($180) for example, but I got the GoRide 8 (diet invincible ) on sale for 100 less and really really okay with that.

[@jono2154]

Appreciate you keeping them accountable for price point!!

[@donbracci2199]

Thanks! I have been trying to decide on transitioning from the Gel Nimbus (I have used the various versions of this for years) to the Novablast 2 based on your great review process and videos.

[@veins91]

QD: Asics GT-2000 8 LOL. That old FlyteFoam and Dynamic DuoMax still works in the stability game!

[@enonek2960]

QOD: My Garmin Forerunner 25. Simple basic and old like me, but it gets the job done.

[@ostinpowers3081]

Super good vid. I specially liked comparation of offered shoes in same level. Was helpful to me. Many thanks

[@antonioromulodelcarmen283]

Just wondering if putting the shoe on a table vs using your other hand to push would affect your durometer scores and make it more uniform and standard?🤔

[@arjanwestveld]

probably way to late to get noticed, but still for completeness.. i took my nimbus 22's to 1800 km, (1100 miles), discarded them because the ahar showed a bit of the underlying sole at my big toe. Still running on the nimbus 23's . chances are ill skip the 24 or at least wait till massive discounts pop up

[@lukezobrist6760]

Is Seth the only one that thinks his scoring system is playing out well?

[@sandratessem9980]

Good morning from Arizona

[@jjchang9874]

QD: I still used the Garmin forerunner 35 hehe

[@dominicmcnamara]

$0.32/mile durability.....SUPER VALUE FOR MONEY, as too many super soft shoes are breaking down midsole at 200-250miles at $120-160, so $0.32 is great. Great review Seth.

[@trainwellracewell]

QD: I use a Vitamix blender that has to be 20+ years old. It was given to us by my wife’s stepdad who had two of these and it had sat unused in his house for quite a few years. Still makes great smoothies!

[@tomasitaliano69]

Good morning DGR FAM!!!

[@kaicollingwood4582]

Great review! I would double check the stack heights on these reviews though since running warehouse lists it as 36/26 not 26/16 which is vastly different. I noticed the same thing with the Nimbus Lite 2 review I think it was. Having owned the Nimbus 23 I think 36/26 is much more accurate.

[@maloran98]

This is a very late answer, bit these models are gender specific and have varying stack heights for men and women :)

[@kaicollingwood4582]

@@maloran98 Thank you!

[@DeeGee69]

Great review! I recently bought Nimbus Lite 2 on sale for daily training/lon runs up to 18 miles in winter (as the rubber has amazing grip on wet surfaces and compact snow) and have been loving it.

[@filoIII]

I always found the older Nimbus' had good traction.

[@seanfinney6732]

Maybe the most form fitting road runner I’ve ever worn but then it’s a little downhill from their I’d recommend just using this as an everyday really comfortable walk around sneaker not for running

[@justinmayes5455]

At 7:07 you compared the heels and said the nimbus lite was clunkier, but doesn’t it look smaller?

[@LionelBaronArtiste]

excellent training shoe that can also be used in the big races .... at the moment it is still faster than the new gel nimbus 25, not as much cushioning but faster!

[@SofaKingA]

Don't you think If they take the gel out of the Nimbus it becomes just like every other shoe out there...just foam? I think it adds character and diversity to Asics line up. Just buy a Novablast if the gel is a problem, am I wrong here?? lol

[@filoIII]

Novablast is WAYYYYYY less stable than the Nimbus platform. I think the gel is just for visuals, anyway.

[@andrewnewman3137]

Good morning, DGR!

[@colmobrien8904]

Hi Seth great review, I honestly think the stack is higher than the official stats, would it be possible to measure it?

[@aalnickwatsonfachubersetzu5612]

Got a pair for € 97 in December. So that would make it an 8.5 right? 🤔😉🤓 waiting for better weather before testing them. Use the Novablast 2 for most easy days and the Nike Zoom Tempo Next % for faster seasons - both durable and good shoes. When I lose a bit more weight will start using the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2s a bit more. I like those for faster snappier runs. Keep up the good work Seth! 👏👊👍

[@RunWithDan]

What was up with the show lace changes?

[@PUZO37RS]

Thanks for review. Your opinion, which one do you prefer, this one or novablast for daily trainings?? Which one has better stability?

[@samuelz9230]

QD: Still using the old school type of coffee maker you’ll recognise from your trip to Chamonix 😉. Who else out there?

[@kenocontreras]

I ran my first 15k with the new Nimbus 24, and I found the whole experience rather... boring? I know that these shoes are not for fast pace, instead mostly for recovery days, but idk, the cushion is great but not something that I was amazed by. I didn't feel any responsive too. It was a plain experience and nothing to highlight. I'm going to give it another shot, and hopefully, my opinion will change in the near future.

[@ايمنالغفيلي-خ8م]

ماهي افضل ما وجدته اذا؟

[@terpreterin9777]

Any update?

[@danielmoore9214]

If they keep the gel in the heal after all the iterations then there will be a good reason for it....

[@ManishHittalmani]

Anyone feel like the Nimbus 24 at the same size feels tighter than previous versions?

[@terryhung7638]

I agree it is much tighter

[@MrTheJo92]

I hear you on the Gel issue, Seth! Wish they'd come out with a new shtick that isn't just soft and absorbs the energy you put in it.

[@Swagalious689]

I was skeptical about the gel thing but when i went with some non gel asics(dynablast 2) after a week my legs could tell the difference in the lack of shock absorption. Im a heel striker and foot heel took about 3 weeks with frequent extra rest days before they adapted to no gel shoes.

[@_EveryStepofTheWay]

Would you recommend this shoe for walking?

[@kiwirevo]

So. QD my 3rd generation ipod I won over a decade ago when I was at university. It's been playing music in my car for years! Seperately... Idea for a vlog... A summary of other durability responses, eg. The photos and stories you get about different shoes because you can't take them to their end of life... Was you're original score right/near etc.? Would be really interesting across brands etc.

[@asimkhan2742]

Hi sir witch one is the most comfortable shoe Nike zoom x invincible or Asics gel nimbus 24 for walking

[@shaniyoule]

Hi, does anyone have these shoes and notice that the toe area dints inwards when wearing/running in them making them a little uncomfortable?

[@christodoulosg964]

thank you so much,do you have a supination shoe to suggest ? thank you.

[@wildforthecats661]

I wanted to love this show, but returned it because my right foot became numb under the ball of my foot. Not sure what the deal was? FYI, Kofuzi had/has the same issue.

[@josealqueres]

I dont think price point should be included in the final score. I mean, lets be real, no company is going to change its price, so what is worth mentioning is the just the overal quality of the shoe. Great job on this review. Awesome content.

[@linhvietluu6340]

Which running socks do you use?

[@chinitopogi7511]

hi seth so on the road shoes to buy means, an alternative for nimbus 24?

[@stuartmutch9562]

What shoe would you pick for your LR’s out of any?

[@Tiyokb]

QD: Timex Iron Man watch. I know where each mile is along my run so all I need to do is hit the lap button and I have all my splits and overall time. Running by feel the old fashioned way.

[@RunTommy123]

I code in COBOL for my job. No one is going to beat that for outdated. We're talking 1970s and 80s stuff

[@vivekkhanna8447]

Hi, I am looking for a shoes for running on Treadmill. I get tremendous pain in shin bone. Moreover, I am prone to soft tissue injury if I take any shoes. I will generally work our in gym and play badminton. Is this shoe will be good. If not could you please suggest? Thanks in advance

[@montesquieu5180]

Regarding prices, this has been a year where inflation has increased the price of virtually everything we purchase. Unfortunately shoes will be no exception. Fortunately, there are plenty bargains on last year’s models.

[@rundmccyprus8523]

Most Outdated Running tech i use every day is Garmin Tempe (I just like to know how hot 🥵 the weather is in Cyprus 😅)

[@modernmuscle9119]

Hopefully these are more durable then the 23's I've been in the Gel Nimbus since version 9 and the 23 was hands down the worst twice I had to warranty replace the shoes because of tearing in the outer toe box after just a few months use.

[@JuanCarlos-pr6fh]

Could you help us doing a shoe matrix of wide width running shoes

[@danielmoore9214]

How compressive is this midsole ?

[@ericwhite80five]

QOD: I just got a new vehicle and I was frustrated that there was no AUX plug for me to plug my phone into, which is how I listen to music in my vehicle for years….Bluetooth and USB is now a thing these days….we have come a long way from cassettes 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@2b_outdoors182]

160 as a draw back...just bought a pair for 80 on Amazon 👌

[@davidgross7972]

I use my Sony Walkman mp3 player every day for my run/workout, mostly to listen to podcasts. Nobody makes these anymore! ☹

[@ethanshea6260]

QD: The desktop at my office is a 2008 Mac…luckily we’re getting new ones soon.

[@1519Spring]

I also have a 2008 27" iMac. Has been a great machine and I've never had a windows machine last 14 years. This could be the year for an upgrade, we shall see.

[@Bxtskul1l]

2008! Can you even update the OS to get security updates?

[@ethanshea6260]

@@Bxtskul1l Haha nope. Hence the new ones coming soon

[@JB-hq9yj]

For a guy that brings home the butter with shoe review videos you’d think he know by now that ASICS does not include insole in stack height 🤷‍♂️You have to add 10mm to stack height for ASICS to compare it to other brands.

[@michaelbelle9740]

QD answer. My most outdated tech is that I still have and use on a daily basis an iPhone 5 SE. I love it.

[@widiyantonugroho9012]

Hi seth ! Im one of your subscriber from Indonesia. I love the way you explaine every shoes with quantity point to compare it each other. I would like to ask, is this shoe suitable for 21k run? Or do you have any recommendations about shoes under USD150 which is suitable for 21k run. Thanks in advance

[@RobertHarridge]

QD: The internal combustion engine in my car. When you think about it, the basic concept hasn’t changed in 130 years. Nike’s Air Zoom system is a close second. That tech is pretty old. I think Asics has an internal competition problem. The Nimbus 24 being priced so high, when the Novablast has been proven to be just as durable, and more versatile for $30 less (thanks to the DGR community for all the proof). It’s becoming had for anyone to justify the Nimbus 24’s price point when the Novablast exists (with no Gel). I understand the Nimbus is a flagship shoe, much like the Pegasus is for Nike, but the time has come for Asics to make some drastic changes in their lineup… but keep the Novablast because most of us love it.

[@filoIII]

I COMPLETELY disagree w/ you about most of us loving the Novablast. As a runner well versed w/ the Nimbus line and lineage, and quit running in them for a while, I can tell you I sold those loosey-goosey Novablast after 2 runs.

[@patrickvanderwal6324]

Every day I think: maybe today is the day of the Speedgoat 5 review. 😄

[@Dannyner6]

twist test music is so good :D

[@boti2305]

Seth we barely saw the twist, with that trustic shank I bet isn't twisting as any other neutral shoe. Not the same foam nimbus lite and nimbus 24 though. Again, we know you set a 50 mile review as a complete, 3-4 runs for you...the shoe is new and still breaking in. Some of your reviews may stay as first impressions...some youtubers make a 100 mile review to see how a shoe holds up.

[@jordansellers6581]

Drive a 2002 subaru Forester so I use a cassette player almost daily haha

[@marcel1463]

I bought the shoe for 75€ and that makes it a great shoe 😁

[@Vonblargen]

QD: I still have an AOL email address 😆 I just got used to it while growing up as a child of the early internet days, and haven't bothered changing ever since

[@KENNITHEUS]

was able to get these for my wife for 80 bucks def a bargain!

[@yaesmucho]

Does ayone else thinks FFB+ is just simply the best midsole outhere? FFB+ it's my choice if there's only one shoe I can choose.....

[@drmdmd1]

Don’t change the nimbus it’s got to the 24 mark, the gel is there for a reason

[@louklein7143]

QD the most outdated tech ? My onkyo tax-41 amplifier is from the ‘70s. My Technics 1200 mk2 turntable is from the early ‘80s .. Question for you - what’s with the difference shoe lace colors ?

[@jamesseeliger7282]

Gel is the reason the shoe is successful and keeps us away from injuries

[@jouievillanueva4572]

QOD : Garmin forerunner 205

[@manavkhanna007]

Hi Seth! Greetings from India. Would like your straight purchase recommendation. Asics gel nimbus 24 at full price VS Asics gel nimbus 23 at a ~20% discount. Thank you. Cheers!

[@sheilawalker1230]

The 23 is hot get the 24

[@GAd-x4q]

Hey, I can't speak your language. Do you recommend gymnastics and weightlifting, or just jogging?

[@FreeWilly416]

For a max cushion/daily trainer it's actually not that heavy at all. In fact it's the lightest Gel-Nimbus yet and it's lighter than the Invincible so I'm a bit surprised about the low score on weight... too bad the tongue and midsole didn't work out for you Seth but other reviews are all raving about the new gusetted tongue and new midsole...

[@JB-hq9yj]

True. He does not realize that ASICS does not include insole to stack height for most brands. He reviewed this as a daily trainer and killed it on price point because of that .. when other brands max cushioned get a pass on higher price. Makes zero sense to me oh well

[@cdigdawg]

QoD: I use an iPhone 6. Still works great.

[@filoIII]

I have NO doubt Asics will jack this shoe up AGAIN.

[@yurieu5872]

It's equivalente to a support shoes, good for pronation, but it's a bit too tight on the upper. I would not buy it again. US 14.

[@peterkarlsson1825]

QD My DENON DRM-700A cassette deck from 1991.

[@thespiritualtraveller74]

I find it narrow on the sides in the front.

[@seanbolger7371]

These shoes retail at 180 euro in Ireland compared to 140 for the Brooks Ghost, how does asics justify the price???

[@24jpwalker24]

QOD: Stiil drive an Audi TT 2002 with manual transmission

[@jimhurst6168]

I have a 2010 Jeep Wrangler and has crank windows, standard transmission, otherwise know as a anti-theft device, and a cigarette lighter, not that I use it.

[@cidlopez]

I just got these shoes yesterday because I read they’re good for people with Achilles tendinitis issues. (Recently suffered an episode.) I’m really surprised they’re built to last 500 miles. When you feel them they fit and feel like racers. Looking forward to trying them once my heel calms down.

[@jono2154]

ASICS 23 has only just come out in South Africa 🤣

[@umpus]

😆 What did they WALK across the globe to deliver them?

[@1519Spring]

Strong trend of outdated but still working and loved Apple products. PC/Android just don't last the same way. I have and use all types, but man do the apple products outlast...

[@trainwellracewell]

This Gel Nimbus reminds me of the Brooks Glycerin in terms of style & build

[@MarcoCuauhtemocMejia]

The only shoe reviewer on the internet I can trust 👍

[@51mpson]

QD: i retired my iPhone 5 at Christmas when my daughter got a new iPhone...i now have her iPhone 6

[@alzdsz]

Could u review the Salomon sonic 4 accerelate?

[@marinailic8173]

Divno!

[@avishaimoscovich453]

They added this horrible heel lock with added padding that makes me slip outside of the shoe. I've been running with the Nimbus for over 10 years and now need to find a different shoe. Very disappointing.

[@RunTheWorld978]

Love your content, Seth! Get members a discount code for Bobo bars!!

[@drewj128]

You realize the "gel insoles" are totally fake and the window is ONLY for show, right?? Why aren't more people calling this out!? The Nimbus 23's made my foot feel turned outward because of that fake gel window, and Asics needs to remove it! I'm liking the Lite 2s, but would love to see them cut open as well..