asics cumulus

[Sheila]

Under Armour? Nike? Adidas? flipflops? (just kidding, flip flops are a disaster for me) I'm in the Netherlands but I think most of the US or UK models are available here too. Thanks!Thanks so much! Went to Dick's today and tried on a TON of shoes-having a lot of trouble finding anything I like, compared to the old school cushiony bouncy feel. You were right-Nimbus 17 was way too slow, squishy (felt like memory foam-your description was perfect!) The best was the Asics Kayano 21, but it is UGLY! And $!!! I kind of liked the Asics 2000 3, but again, ugly and dated looking, and pretty narrow. I tried many brands and didn't love anything =ØAÞI currently am addicted to the Cumulus 13 but of course can't find any more and have worn out the 4 pairs I have. I run frequent half marathons and 1 full a year. I wasn't a fan of the later cumulus models or the nimbus 14. How will this Nimbus 17 compare to my Cumulus 13? If its too soft do you have any other Asics options?

Incredibly comprehensive and accurate review  thanks guys! I took delivery of my 17s last week and have put 30k on them in the last 7 days (have previously been running Nimbus 15s for last 12 months). I also took Michael Williams' advice (comment below) and changed the supplied Asics insoles for the firmer/less squishy Currex RunPros, and wow, I think I've found my perfect running shoe! And with this minimal modification, I certainly wouldn't describe them as a slow running shoe anymore. I've been knocking out steady 4:30-5m kilometers without too much effort and they certainly don't feel like they're soaking up my energy. So people reading this who run steady 5 minute ks shouldn't be put off thinking that this is too slow a shoe for them  it really isn't. Oh and the  dayglo' green colour is great& much brighter in the flesh than on the screen =Ø Þ

Hi, great review. I am a 34 male, 175 lbs, and pretty fit, but I have huge feet problems. They have recently stopped hurting, almost a year, after running once outside with the 5 finger vibrant shoes. Recently, I ran outside using normal running shoes, probably, 4 years old. My left foot was in pain for 3 days, between ball of my foot and the heel, though the heels and balls of my feet hurt to if I walk for too long or run. I am looking for new shoes, would you recommend these Asics or something with huge cushioning like the NB 1080? Thanks.From discussions with friends and what I've read on the web, I should go for either the Asics Nimbus 17 or the New Balance 1080v5. Do you have a preference or suggestion as to which one I should go with? Furthermore, I am a size 11.5 in the Nike Pegasus 31, what will that mean for the other shoes? Thank you.

I am a male, 29 years old and i run on road, 4-5 times a week (Running distance 6-8 kms per run). I am really confused between ASICS GEL-Nimbus 17 and the ASICS GEL-Kayano 21. I am looking to start clocking in more kms from now on, like a half marathon distance twice in a month. Can guide me which is a better shoe amongst the two.Hi, I had an Asics culumus before and last week I bought the Asics Nimbus 16 NYC edition. I was in doubt between the the one that I bought and the Nimbus 17. I have been having an issue with it since I bought. The inner part of my right foot, between the toe and the ankle, closer to the toe I would say, almost in the sole, the shoe seems to be pushing my foot to inside. It seems that I'm stepping over half of a ball. Any comments about it? Have you ever heard some similar complain?

However I've heard a lot of people saying the Nimbus is  too soft' and the extra cushioning actually results in a slower run due to the unresponsiveness of the shoe? Is this true or is the difference between the two shoes not that significant?After years of New Balance, I've developed too many foot/ankle problems, and am looking for a different shoe. Tried the Gel Nimbus and the Kayano. I wear orthotics for arch support, and have chronic ankle tendonitis. Bought the Asics 2000 GTX last winter for weather resistance, and they were good. Should I be looking at the Nimbus for my 63 year old feet? I'm a walker, do 6-7 miles a day at a fast pace. Hate to buy another shoe that makes things worse. Doc says stay with running shoes, not walking shoes. Softness would be a good thing, I'm thinking.

You definitely have a point there  I would expect different runners have different distribution of peak weight load area, depending on gait, etc but the majority would have theirs under the centre of the heel rather than the lateral edge. The picture attached is the Gel distribution in the Nimbus 17, taken from the Asics Japan youtube channel  they must approach cushioning from a different perspective compared to the other major companies.As a forefoot striker that supinates I can say that the gel unit in the forefoot of the older Nimbus 15 is exactly where the area of first impact is and then my foot rolls inwards and pushs off and even that feels responsive and gel-like. Though, it might not work for everyone, I wouldn´t call the gel system gimmicky. Many people really love the feel of it and I tend to be one of them. (at least as older Asics are considered) Brooks on the other hand (like in Ghost 4, Adrenaline 11) feel way too hard to me and I didn´t like the adaptive dna  soft while slow but too firm while running faster and somehow without much energy return.