ASICS Gel Nimbus 20

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    77%
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    Overview

    The Gel Nimbus is a neutral maximalist road running shoe family that uses AHARPLUS, FF Blast and Gel technology by ASICS.

    The Gel Nimbus 20 came out in 2017. 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 25.

    With an average review score of 77%, it's in the lowest rated 30% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 40% of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 303 g
    W: 249 g
    M: 218 g
    W: 181 g
    M: 232 g
    W: 179 g
    M: 238 g
    W: 190 g
    M: 213 g
    W: 179 g
    M: 249 g
    W: 207 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    M: 13 mm
    W: 12 mm
    18 mm
    16 mm
    M: 20 mm
    W: 18 mm
    17 mm
    20 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    M: 10 mm
    W: 13 mm
    10 mm
    8 mm
    8 mm
    6 mm
    4 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    M: 23 mm
    W: 25 mm
    28 mm
    24 mm
    M: 28 mm
    W: 26 mm
    23 mm
    24 mm
    Usages
    Usages
    Daily running    		Daily runningSpeed trainingDaily runningDaily runningDaily runningDaily running
    Brand
    Brand
    ASICS    		NikeNikeNikeNikeNike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    		LightweightLightweightLightweightLightweightLightweightLow drop
    Techs
    Techs
    ASICS Gel    		Nike FlyknitNike Flyknit
    		Nike Flyknit
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Vegan Ⓥ    		Vegan ⓋVegan Ⓥ
    		Vegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    RoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh arch
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    ASICS Gel Nimbus 20: what the experts say (2 reviews)

      ASICS Gel Nimbus 20: 5 Expert video reviews

        ASICS Gel Nimbus 20 characteristics and specifications

        Characteristics
        SportsRunning (+2168)
        TerrainRoad (+1462)
        UsagesDaily running (+1213)
        BrandASICS (+266)
        Support TypeNeutral (+1705)
        Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1678)
        Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1199)Heel strike (+1178)
        Arch TypeHigh arch (+1625)
        FitMedium toe box (+920)
        TechsASICS Gel (+144)
        Events10k (+715)Half marathon (+715)Marathon (+715)
        Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ (+260)
        ColorwaysBlack, Green, Grey, Pink
        Specificationsvs Average
        Model
        20
        Released
        Dec 2017
        Measurements
        Weight
        M: 303 g
        W: 249 g
        Heel to toe drop
        M: 10 mm
        W: 13 mm
        Heel
        M: 23 mm
        W: 25 mm
        Forefoot
        M: 13 mm
        W: 12 mm

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