The Gel Nimbus Lite is a neutral road running shoe family utilising Gel tech from ASICS. This is the original product in the family.
It has a breathable construction design, and came out in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite 3.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedFeb 2020 | Feb 2024 | Dec 2023 | Jun 2021 | ||
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 275 g W: 224 g | M: 349 g W: 289 g | M: 346 g W: 295 g | M: 281 g W: 238 g | M: 241 g W: 215 g | |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 15 mm W: 14 mm | 19 mm | M: 24 mm W: 23 mm | 27 mm | 31 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe dropM: 10 mm W: 13 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
Heel | HeelM: 25 mm W: 27 mm | 29 mm | M: 34 mm W: 33 mm | 35 mm | 37 mm | |
Usages | UsagesDaily runningSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandASICS | Hoka | ASICS | adidas | Saucony | Brooks |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | ComfortableMaximalist | ComfortableMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Rocker | Rocker | |||||
Carbon plate | Carbon plate | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Adidas | Adidas | |||||
Techs | TechsASICS Gel | ASICS GelGore-Tex | 4Dadidas 4D | |||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1943) |
Terrain | Road (+1316) |
Usages | Daily running (+1122)Speed training (+299) |
Brand | ASICS (+245) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1523) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1503) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+1079)Heel strike (+1155) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1450) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+843) |
Features | Breathable (+964)Rocker (+148) |
Materials | Reflective (+131) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+134) |
Events | 10k (+688)Half marathon (+688)Marathon (+688) |
Colorways | Black, Carrier Grey / Black, Grey, Sheet Rock / Black |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Feb 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 275 g W: 224 g | |
Heel to toe drop | M: 10 mm W: 13 mm | |
Heel | M: 25 mm W: 27 mm | |
Forefoot | M: 15 mm W: 14 mm |