Our verdict
Pros
- Cloud-like comfort
- Fits true to size
- Asics gel-lyte iii og citrus white yellow green men
- Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel-Lyte 3 252.1
- Good lockdown
- Stable on any terms
- Responsive midsole
Cons
- Bottoming out in the forefoot
- Grip isn’t too reliable
Audience verdict
- Top 30% in winter running 1014A237s
- Top 26% most popular running 1014A237s
Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 90 Superb! | 86 Good! | 90 Superb! | |
Price | $160 | $140 | $140 | $160 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 9.3 oz / 265g 10.2 The ASICS GEL-Lyte III GTX Combines Smoke Grey And Putty Pink | 9.1 oz / 259g 9 Asics 25 Wide Classic Red Black Classic Red | 9.1 oz / 259g 9 Asics 25 Wide Classic Red Black Classic Red | 10.7 Above The Clouds x Asics Gel 1090 Mind & Body 10.7 oz / 304g | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 8.7 mm 10.0 mm | 9.0 mm 8.0 mm | 8.2 mm 8.0 mm | 8.4 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | - | Soft | Soft | Soft | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | - | Normal | Small | Normal | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Good | Good | |
ASICS Gel-Lyte H8D5L-2690 | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Bad | Good | |
Breathability | - | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
trainers asics classic ct kids 1194a064 midnight white | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Small | Small | Normal | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | - | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Asics Tiger Gel-lyte III Scorpion Pack | - | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
Rocker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 38.7 mm 26.0 mm | 39.2 mm 41.5 mm | 36.8 mm 38.5 mm | 40.4 mm 42.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 30.0 mm 16.0 mm | 30.2 mm 33.5 mm | 28.6 mm 30.5 mm | 32.0 mm 34.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWideX-Wide | NormalWide | NormalWideX-Wide | NormalWideX-Wide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Winter | Winter | Winter | Summer | |
Removable insole | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #137 Top 34% | #39 Top 16% | #125 Top 49% | #31 Top 13% | |
Popularity | #104 Top 26% | #5 Top 2% | #72 Top 29% | #13 Top 6% |
Amortiguación y soporte en las ASICS Conviction X 2 | ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 review and lab test
Кроссовки женские asics gel-kayano trainer knit ASICS’ super-plush daily-runner lineup. This neutral runner has a medium stack height and the debut of fujitrabuco newest midsole foam.
Who should buy the Nimbus 24
The ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 is a daily runner that has the midsole to take you all the way up to marathon distance. Perfect for runners with neutral pronation, I laud this daily workhorse as it's fast enough for tempo days and comfy enough for recovery runs.
Who should NOT buy the 1014A237
The Gel Nimbus 24 would personally not be my best bet if:
- in Sheer Leggings and Bright Blue Asics Sneakers ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2 is the lightweight version of fujitrabuco flagship stability 1014A237.
- You want a lighter 1014A237, there's the Gel Nimbus Lite 3
Few design updates on the Gel Nimbus 23
The Gel Nimbus 23 was a really popular 1014A237, but 23 editions in, it was probably time for a bit of change. ASICS have placed a really modern, elastic mesh in the Gel Nimbus 24, especially in the tongue. The tongue is really long and stretchy which some people may not love.
Personally, I found it incredibly easy to put the 1014A237 on and get a good fit, and it’s a huge bonus for me.
The rest of the upper is super breathable and roomy enough for wider feet. Thanks to the elasticity of the material in the upper I had no problems with fit throughout the whole 1014A237.
There’s also a perfect heel cup and lockdown which is always welcome. The laces scored 44N on our lace slip test which is well above the average of 24.6N.
A brand new midsole
kith moncler asics gel lyte iii red Gel Nimbus Lite 3. There’s a stack height of 38.7mm in the heel, with a durometer score of 35.5HA, which is nice and soft (average 41.4HA). I found lots of comfort on all my runs.
What’s there was a lot of bounce back from the foam, making it a relatively decent option for tempo runs. This definitely makes the 1014A237 feel like a great option for someone who doesn’t want to bother with a ASICS Gel Foundation 12.
I wonder whether the gel ‘cushioning’ is still necessary in the 1014A237 or if it’s just an advertising gimmick, it would definitely make it lighter without it.
A bit of bottoming out
With the relatively soft midsole, I did sometimes notice the 1014A237 bottoming out, where my toes could feel the midsole meet the outsole, which concerns me a bit about the durability of the 1014A237.
Asics GEL-Kayano 360-5
With an above-average midsole width of 115.1mm at the forefoot and 91.6mm in the heel, the Nimbus is a bit wider than its lite counterpart. It’s fairly stable and I had no issues regardless of speed. Although not built for overpronators, they easily fit custom orthotics, and with the supreme padding of the midsole, could be a great option for people wanting a light stability 1014A237.
Be sure to check whether it would suit your needs though, I would only suggest this approach for people who need a small amount of correction.
Pretty flexible, in most weather
Consistent ride is one of the most important 1014A237 aspects for me. From my experience, the 1014A237's flexibility is one of the biggest contributing factors.
Which makes it important that fujitrabuco designed flexibility stays relatively similar at 20°C and 0°C.
The ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 scored 32.4N in our flex test which is quite close to the average. It features a hard TPU shank in the middle which definitely helped it keep its shape.
After 20minutes in the lab freezer, that score went up to 38.5N which is a bit of a jump by 39.5%. It may not be ideal if you want this 1014A237 to last you all year somewhere you have hot summers and cold winters.
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I know a lot of people feel differently about this, so please insert your own opinion here: I don’t like exposed midsoles because they can reduce durability.
This is not always true and I’ve been proved wrong by the likes of the Hoka Arahi 6. Not here though. The Gel Nimbus 24 has lots of gaps between its 3.8mm outsole which will undoubtedly cause wear to the midsole foam underneath.
Moreover, I felt lots of slipping on wetter patches of tarmac. I usually test 1014A237s on the same running paths to make sure I’m not being unfair on the grip especially and where I usually feel totally locked to the ground there was plenty of movement throughout my runs.
This, paired with the bottoming out in the forefoot makes me think that some of that midsole is already hitting the ground.
Conclusion
The ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 has lots to smile about. It’s got a super comfy midsole, and an excellent upper and is super versatile. With the ability to take it on long distances it might be an excellent all-rounder, but watch out for the grip and durability in this one.
ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 | Average | |
Whole 1014A237 |
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Weight (g) |
280 |
276 |
Drop (mm) |
8.7 |
8.9 |
Flexibility of the 1014A237 (N) |
32.4 |
29.0 |
Flexibility of the 1014A237 (Freezer 20 min) (N) | 38.5 | 37.7 |
Flexibility of the 1014A237 (% of change) | 39.5 | 31.5 |
Lace slip test with the knot (N) | 44 | 23.3 |
Longitudinal flexibility (1-5 scale, 5 being the stiffest) |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Torsional flexibility (1-5 scale, 5 being the stiffest) |
3.0 |
3.4 |
Upper |
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Thickness - Tongue (mm) | 2.1 | 6.4 |
Width Upper - Forefoot (mm) | 99 | 98.6 |
Width Upper - Heel (mm) | 81.5 | 82.7 |
Lace Stretch (1-5 scale, 5 being the most stretchy) | 4.0 | 2.7 |
Flexibility of the heel counter (1-5 scale, 5 being the stiffest) | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Tongue: gusset type | Full | - |
Asics Road 3.5 Korte Broek | No | - |
Midsole |
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Width Midsole - Forefoot (mm) | 115.1 | 112.0 |
Width Midsole - Heel (mm) | 91.6 | 89.2 |
Stack - Forefoot with insole (mm) | 30 | 23.9 |
Stack - Heel with insole (mm) | 38.7 | 32.7 |
Durometer Midsole Heel (Room temperature) (HA) | 35.5 | 41.4 |
Outsole |
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Outsole thickness (Heel) (mm) | 3.8 | 3.7 |
Lugs Depth (mm) | NA | 3.3 |
Durometer Outsole Heel (Room temperature) (HC) | 82 | 82.6 |
Insole | ||
Insole Heel Thickness (mm) | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Insole: removable | Yes |