Shoe(t) out: ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26 vs. BROOKS GLYCERIN 21

[@markusgarcia4136]

What a great comparison of these two brands!

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@markusgarcia4136 Thanks, Marc! 👊🏽

[@brewlovinrunner]

The Brooks Glycerin was what I started with a few years back but now I prefer a lower drop. Plus the toe box seems narrower than it was a few years ago though I haven’t tried on the last couple iterations.

[@its_Matt_B_]

What is your daily trainer of choice with a lower drop? It is quite possible Brooks has narrowed the toe box through the years, although they seem to fit my fairly narrow feet with room to spare.

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

My sister swears by the Glycerine line for her PF. The Gel-Kayano got me through my PF. Thx Matt.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Speaking of the Gel-Kayano, the next version has to be just around the corner!

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

@@its_Matt_B_ Mercifully, my PF days are long behind me. And now that I wrote that, I jinxed it. 🙃

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@MyFatAdaptedLife Here is a🧚‍♂emoji to nullify the jinx.

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

@@its_Matt_B_ Great I need it thx 😊 🙏

[@tier1detailcompany]

I am a big fan of both brands, but i chose the Glycerin 21 for the new foam and lightweight cushion/ responsiveness balance. I have not tried the nimbus 26, but i am super happy with the Glycerin 21's. Any time, any distance, any pace

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@tier1detailcompany Nice! Glad to hear the G21 is working so well for you! 👊🏽

[@TolunayOrkun]

Uff, difficult question. I tried both. I guess I would lean a bit more towards Glycerin 21. The upper is less plush and more breathable and there is also a different upper version that is even more breathable. People needing some light stability/guidence can also get Glycerin GTS 21.

[@its_Matt_B_]

I didn't get to try the Glycerine Stealthfit, but I did wonder why anyone would buy anything other than that model!

[@Deadbuck73]

I believe I’d go Gel Nimbus for the heel collar and the drop. They sound fairly evenly matched.

[@its_Matt_B_]

This sure is a fair fight! The heel collar on the Nimbus looks a little more "premium" than the Glycerin, but they feel the same when the shoes are on your feet!

[@Echom4-kr5el]

I had the glycerin 20 gts and too firm and not enough forefoot flexibility. I’ve long loved the nimbus, but with an injury I can’t to do the 8mm drop right now so the Kayano 30 it is, wave Ryder 27 to walk.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Yeah, I get it about the lack of flexibility! What kind of injury do you have? The Kayano really is a great shoe and I find the level of stability refreshing. A new Kayano should be dropping soon!

[@Echom4-kr5el]

@@its_Matt_B_ I have post tib tendinitis so higher drop feel better right now. It’s been a very long road lol. I’m hoping they keep the forefoot rocker on the kayano. Great for recovery!

[@laurenyoung2070]

@@Echom4-kr5el I suffer the same issues and have for years - have tried orthotics in so many shoes and still get severe pain inside my shin. Last week I opted to try a stability shoe rather than orthotics to see if that’s any better and chose the Brooks Glycerin GTs 21 - but was tossing up between them or kayano … do you feel the kayano 30s are better for Post tib????

[@Echom4-kr5el]

@@laurenyoung2070 the kayano 30 with my orthotics is the only shoe I can run in. The forefoot rocker helps relieve it a lot as it takes pressure off the ankle. I also have to watch my gait as I was crossing mid line and on the post lateral heel, but too much so, which was contributing to the issue. I find that using a 12 mm drop shoe as my daily shoe helps a lot (I use the brooks ghost or mizuno wave Ryder). My plan is to slowly introduce lower drop when I can, but it may always be a stability shoe to run in.

[@Echom4-kr5el]

@@laurenyoung2070 I will also add that all standard pt exercises flared the injury. The only two I can do is calf raises with a tennis ball between my ankles and single leg calf raises with a bent knee. Sometimes I’ll do single leg balance also. I also release it myself with massage and pressure - which I found on KZbin. I did shockwave and acupuncture with electricity, not sure the exact name) which helped a lot. Do what works for you!

[@stageshotphotography3772]

someone down below mentioned that the gel-nimbus was a little narrower than the old version, which is what I'm researching. I stocked up on the gel-nimbus 21 as the style changed and the newer design is smaller and just a little too tight. So I'm having to look now. Would the Glycerine have just that slight extra room in it over the nimbus? Or can you talk about another very similar shoe that has just that slight extra room. I'm a big guy, wear size 13. The old nimbus was perfect. Thanks.

[@its_Matt_B_]

It seems the Glycerin 21 has a slightly wider toe box than the Nimbus 26. I also think you should consider the Saucony Triumph 22. My review hasn't dropped yet, but the volume in the upper of the Triumph 22 is more than in both the Nimbus 26 and Glycerin 21

[@stageshotphotography3772]

@@its_Matt_B_ THANKS!!! I did some reading and went with the Triumph. We'll see.

[@Joe_Souza]

I started running with Brooks, but I’d have to choose ASICS now.

[@its_Matt_B_]

It makes it a lot easier to choose when we can stick to a favorite brand!

[@lavayuki]

I have achilles tendonopathy and Plantar Fasciitis, which would be better? Have been using Nimbus for a decade but with the reduced heel drop was thinking of changing to Brooks as my achilles prefers a higher drop

[@its_Matt_B_]

I have another video comparing the Glycerin with the Ghost and conclude the Ghost (with the 12mm drop) is the better value. You could also consider the Mizuno Wave Rider 28 (12mm drop). As far as your PF goes, I found success sleeping with a boot on to keep my foot in dorsiflexion. I was always able to get out of bed without pain if I wore the boot.

[@brokenfreddy1262]

How about sending us some of that Florida heat?? It's still well below freezing at dawn on many days..hoping my races this weekend will be t-shirt & shorts even if it's raining..oh yah,the shoes..besides being hot and heavy they are especially fun when they are completely soaked with rain and sweat..I must be a terrible sissy about my shoes cos I really can't use any of those kind of shoes..it doesn't matter what the brand is or what the price is..always a joy to poke at bricks..😂..that what happens when you get old..we all get there..OH..thats right many of my peers never got here..good job Matty B..😊😊

[@its_Matt_B_]

I often think that we've got to a point with shoe technology that there is no need for these traditional heavy daily trainers, and yet they just keep coming!🤷🏻‍♂️ Where are you located? I'd take some chilly mornings, although i'm not giving up the sun.😁 Good luck with your races! Wait, are you racing more than once this weekend?

[@brokenfreddy1262]

@its_Matt_B_ I'm in northern Michigan and yes I am racing a 5k in the morning and another 5k Sunday morning..this year I am racing mostly 5k until my Boston qualifier in mid-june..5ks keep my legs from getting too lazy from marathon training paces..

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@brokenfreddy1262 Very cool, and you're good to keep sharp with those 5ks. I could take a page out of your book! Good luck this weekend!

[@rebuswrecker3831]

if your looking for stability shoes, i think brooks is really good

[@its_Matt_B_]

Brooks does make a lot of GTS models! Which specific model do you like?

[@keancabigao1461]

What do you think about the Cumulus vs Supernova Rise?

[@its_Matt_B_]

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[@rachael7653]

I got the Ascics gel nimbus 26 and worn only once for a 5-mile run. My ankles were hurting 😫 😩. I haven't used them since. I have always been a HOKA fan, so I will stay with my HOKAS

[@its_Matt_B_]

Oh no!! What was hurting your ankles? Was it the support, or were the shoes rubbing? Either way, i'm glad you have your Hokas to fall back on!

[@rachael7653]

@its_Matt_B_ it was more of the support. No rubbing. I live by my HOKAs now. I had Mach 4, which has about 150miles in them. I wanted to replace it with another pair but they don't carry them anymore. So I got Mach 6 and love them.

[@DANSYYYY]

Yea asic nimbus 26 also injured my knees 🥲

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@DANSYYYY Ugh! Sorry to hear it!

[@rachael7653]

@@DANSYYYY sorry about that.

[@slimnick6452]

I want to try other brands but I have 906 miles on a pair of Brooks. I feel like I’d be cheating if I put anything else on my feet.

[@its_Matt_B_]

I won't tell Brooks if you won't! 🤩

[@zedddddful]

Brooks is like a ford ASICS is like a Lamborghini no contest.

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@zedddddful 🤣 That seems a little bit of an exaggeration, especially between these two shoes!

[@zedddddful]

@@its_Matt_B_ nimbus is the urus 👌

[@2010mrhvac]

Brooks Glycerin all the way 🏃‍➡️💯💥

[@its_Matt_B_]

🥳

[@alexr273]

Glycerin has loft v3 not flash

[@its_Matt_B_]

Did I say Flash? 🤣 Too many DNA foams to keep track of!

[@Jhanke999]

I’m a Brooks freak.

[@its_Matt_B_]

They make a ton of good shoes!