The Nimbus 24 has a dual-density midsole setup.
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This wouldn’t have happened with a full Flytefoam midsole. After only 62 km, I noticed that there was a big, deep gash in the outer heel where something sharp had pierced the midsole. The only negative aspect of the super soft FF Blast+ is that it’s brittle. The Nimbus 24’s midsole springs back quickly after it’s compressed so it doesn’t feel like you’re fighting with the cushioning. When I tested the Nimbus 23 on long runs, I experienced foot fatigue because of how spongy its midsole was but in the Nimbus 24, I didn’t have that problem. Unfortunately, it costs $10 more than last year’s version. It weighs 290 g (10.2 oz) which is 20 g (0.7 oz) lighter than the Nimbus 23. The Nimbus 24 gets a brand new upper, midsole and outsole. This year, I found the Nimbus 24 even more impressive. I enjoyed its squishy underfoot feel and its luxurious upper. I was really impressed with the Nimbus 23 last year. The new Nimbus 24 is now one of the lightest, bounciest max-cushioned trainers on the market and it’s definitely worth upgrading to the Nimbus 24, even if you have the Nimbus 23.
This new approach by ASICS has allowed the Japanese company to continually keep things fresh while also advancing beyond its competitors when it comes to running shoe technology. The trend of the Nimbus over the past 3 years is that it receives massive updates and gets substantially better upgrades every year. Then you get other trainers which change significantly with each update. Not bad, but not a shoe I would pick for racing or track workouts.You get some trainers like the Nike Pegasus and the Brooks Ghost which have such similar rides from iteration to iteration that it’s hard to tell the difference between the old and the new version. When you do take them out for speed workouts they do lack. I did a 6-mile run that was moderately paced and couldn’t come up with one negative issue except maybe they are too soft. Hands down they are the most cushioned shoe I have in my rotation. The heel counter is built up and gives your heel a cozy hug that is welcomed. If I could describe it in any way I would say that it’s like walking on marshmallows! It’s all softness from the top of your foot to the bottom. When I first put them on I instantly knew that I wouldn’t have any problems on my first run regarding comfort. Looking at them you’ll notice the FlyteFoam in the sole of the shoe. I know ASICS offers them in many other colors so you have options to choose from. They are not anything fancy or flashy but just good-looking simple shoe. I received the gray, black and white color. When I first opened the box and took a look at them I immediately thought they looked extremely comfortable. It’s a fantastic budget-friendly friendly shoe. If you are looking for something budget-friendly in the same brand I highly suggest the Asics Gel Contend 7. Since last year’s model, it has made some changes such as the Cumulus now has a full-length FlyteFoam Blast midsole and the upper has been nicely updated. It’s a daily trainer that is geared towards the runner who under pronates or who has a neutral foot strike. Have no fear, they are offered in a WIDE option. They fit true to size but run slightly narrow in the mid-foot. I think this is the price that is reasonable considering the quality and the market. They have an 8mm heel drop and will cost you $130. Here are some facts about the latest model. Long story short it has been years since my last pair and when I tested the Gel Cumulus 24s out I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked them. This led me to my first pair of Gel-Cumulus years ago, but like the Nimbus, their upgrades became stagnant. But once they started to lack in their upgrades every year and still wanted you to pay top dollar for that name, I decided to venture out and try new things. It was the only shoe I would ever think about buying. I was a die-hard Gel Nimbus fan for years. It’s known for being a solid alternative for the pricey Gel Nimbus. The Asics Gel Cumulus has been around for a very long time.
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