You get some trainers just like the Nike Pegasus and the Brooks Ghost which have such related rides from iteration to iteration that it’s laborious to inform the distinction between the outdated and the brand new model.
Then you definitely get different trainers which change considerably with every replace. The Nimbus is an instance of the latter. The development of the Nimbus over the previous 3 years is that it receives huge updates and will get considerably higher upgrades yearly.
This new method by ASICS has allowed the Japanese firm to repeatedly hold issues contemporary whereas additionally advancing past its opponents with regards to operating shoe expertise.
The brand new Nimbus 24 is now one of many lightest, bounciest max-cushioned trainers in the marketplace and it’s positively price upgrading to the Nimbus 24, even you probably have the Nimbus 23.
I used to be actually impressed with the Nimbus 23 final yr. I loved its squishy underfoot really feel and its luxurious higher. This yr, I discovered the Nimbus 24 much more spectacular.
The Nimbus 24 will get a model new higher, midsole and outsole. It weighs 290 g (10.2 oz) which is 20 g (0.7 oz) lighter than the Nimbus 23. Sadly, it prices $10 greater than final yr’s model.
ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 First Impressions
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Once I first noticed movies of the brand new Nimbus, the factor that I used to be most enthusiastic about was the brand new midsole foam, FF Blast+.
ASICS claims that this new foam is 15% lighter, 15% softer and 12% bouncier than the Novablast 2’s FF Blast foam which is already very bouncy.
My first run was a 12 km simple run. This was not like any Nimbus that I’ve ever run in and it jogged my memory extra of the Nimbus Lite spinoff collection than every other earlier Nimbus.
The brand new Nimbus 24 felt actually versatile, energetic and tremendous gentle. This Nimbus wished to go quick, not like the Nimbus 23 which was extra suited to gradual runs.
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The brand new skinny tongue felt a bit misplaced on the Nimbus 24 as a result of all of the earlier Nimbus variations have at all times had thick, padded tongues.
The Nimbus 24 had the same underfoot really feel to the Novablast 2 however with extra stability and fewer bounce. The Nimbus weighs barely greater than the Novablast however each of them had actually full of life rides.
ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 Sole Unit
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I’ve run in tons of max-cushioned trainers through the years and the Nimbus 24 is the softest, with exception of the Nike Invincible Run however not like the Invincible, the Nimbus feels rather more nimble due to its thinner midsole.
What I like most concerning the new FF Blast+ midsole is that it makes the Nimbus 24 really feel much less bottom-heavy. It looks like a way more balanced shoe in comparison with earlier Nimbus variations.
The Nimbus 24 additionally has a higher vary now with regards to speeds. Not solely does it really feel snug at gradual speeds above 6 minutes per km tempo however it will possibly additionally deal with sooner paces round 4.30 with no drawback. The candy spot for me was round 5.15 per km.
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Once I examined the Nimbus 23 on lengthy runs, I skilled foot fatigue due to how spongy its midsole was however within the Nimbus 24, I didn’t have that drawback. The Nimbus 24’s midsole springs again rapidly after it’s compressed so it doesn’t really feel such as you’re combating with the cushioning.
The one unfavorable facet of the tremendous gentle FF Blast+ is that it’s brittle. After solely 62 km, I seen that there was a giant, deep gash within the outer heel the place one thing sharp had pierced the midsole. This wouldn’t have occurred with a full Flytefoam midsole.
The Nimbus 24 has a dual-density midsole setup. There’s firmer Flytefoam on the highest, within the heel and forefoot with FF Blast+ on the underside layer, all through the size of the shoe. This setup makes the heel and midfoot barely firmer than the forefoot and it additionally makes heel and midfoot landings extra secure.
Talking of stability, the Nimbus 24 has a suitable degree. It has a large midsole base and its midsole is medium thickness so there isn’t a lot lean bias.
A giant distinction between the Nimbus 23 and 24 is that within the 24, the Trusstic system has been modified to a floating plastic shank located in the course of the midsole as a substitute of on the outsole. We additionally noticed this with the Kayano 28.
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I loved this transformation as a result of it leads to smoother journey transitions and a much less intrusive Trusstic system with out sacrificing midfoot stability.
There’s comparatively little rubber on the outsole of the Nimbus 24 for a day by day coach. It has AHAR+ on the heel and softer AHAR on the forefoot.
I discovered the outsole rubber sturdiness beneath common. After 80 km, I’ve seen important put on on the outer lateral heel which is disappointing for such an costly shoe however the outsole has good grip on moist surfaces.
ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 Higher Unit
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On the Nimbus 24, the large change is the tongue. An excellent skinny, stretchy, knitted tongue has changed the conventional thick, padded tongue.
For me, this new minimal tongue feels unusual as a result of most max-cushioned trainers have thick, padded tongues. A thick tongue makes the higher really feel plusher and extra luxurious however on the Nimbus 24, the skinny tongue makes it really feel like a velocity shoe and I by no means bought used to it.
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The knitted tongue is semi-gusseted so there’s no tongue slide and it’s additionally the proper size. The skinny tongue of the Nimbus 24 makes it a cooler shoe as a result of it lets extra air into the vamp of the shoe so this Nimbus may not be appropriate for freezing chilly temperatures.
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The heel counter and collar are nonetheless generously padded so foot lockdown is great. There are additionally double first row eyelets for heel lock lacing however you don’t want them as a result of heel lockdown is so good.
I don’t normally have match points with ASICS trainers however the Nimbus 24 is oddly too quick for me. My toes are proper on the finish and I had some toe discomfort as a result of they couldn’t splay correctly.
I’d positively purchase a half dimension bigger than my ordinary dimension if I purchased one other pair.
ASICS Gel Nimbus 24 Conclusion
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The Nimbus 24 could be the results of if the Nimbus 23 went on a food plan: it’s leaner, nimbler and extra evenly balanced. It has a extra versatile journey character and smoother transitions.
Though the Nimbus 24 is vastly completely different to the Nimbus 23, I believe that almost all of Nimbus loyalists will favor the 24 due to its softer journey and its lighter weight.
I’d select the Nimbus 24 over the Nimbus 23 in a heartbeat as a result of I can use it for faster-paced runs in addition to simple/restoration runs. I nonetheless want it had a padded tongue however the absence of it makes it a cooler shoe for summer time runs.
I really feel that the Nimbus 24 is extra suited to a lighter runner like me as a result of it’s softer and extra agile than earlier variations. Conversely, it’s much less suited to heavy runners (90 kg+) as a result of it isn’t as sturdy.
The Nimbus 24’s greatest weak point is sturdiness. It has a fast-wearing outsole and its tremendous gentle FF Blast+ midsole is prone to cuts and abrasions. You’ll need to hold it far-off from trails.
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