ASICS Women's Gel-Nimbus 23 Running Shoes Review
The ASICS Women's Gel-Nimbus 23 running shoes are designed for those who seek both comfort and performance during their runs. With a snug fit that wraps around your foot like a gentle embrace, these shoes feature fewer layers of material, resulting in a lightweight and breathable upper. Ideal for runners looking for a responsive experience, the Gel-Nimbus 23 promises to elevate your running game.
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Features
- Engineered Mesh Upper: This multi-directional mesh material enhances ventilation and stability, allowing your feet to breathe while providing necessary support.
- GEL Technology: The cushioning technology offers excellent shock absorption, making every stride feel more comfortable and reducing the impact on your joints.
- Trusstic System Technology: This unique design reduces the weight of the sole unit while maintaining the shoe's structural integrity, giving you a lighter feeling without sacrificing support.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort due to the breathable mesh upper.
- Excellent shock absorption capabilities with GEL technology.
- Lightweight design thanks to Trusstic System technology.
- Great stability and ventilation for long-distance runs.
Cons
- Not water resistant, which may be a drawback for wet conditions.
- Some users may find the sizing runs slightly small.
Comparison With Other Similar Products
| Feature | ASICS Gel-Nimbus 23 | Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37 | Adidas Ultraboost 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Material | Engineered Mesh | Mesh and Flyknit | Primeknit |
| Cushioning Technology | GEL Technology | Zoom Air | Boost |
| Weight | Lightweight | Medium | Medium-Heavy |
| Water Resistance | Not Water Resistant | Not Water Resistant | Not Water Resistant |
Detailed Review
Comfort: The ASICS Gel-Nimbus 23 excels in comfort, thanks to its engineered mesh upper that adapts to your foot shape. It minimizes friction, which is crucial for longer runs.
Performance: With advanced GEL technology for cushioning, this model provides remarkable shock absorption, making it suitable for various surfaces.
Stability: The Trusstic System technology optimizes structural integrity while minimizing weight, allowing you to maintain speed without compromising stability.
Durability: Though primarily designed for comfort, the materials used are durable enough to withstand regular use, ensuring you'll get a good mileage out of these running shoes.
Detailed Rating
| Category | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | 9/10 | Unmatched comfort with an excellent fit. |
| Performance | 8/10 | Great response owing to superior cushioning. |
| Stability | 8/10 | Provides solid support but can improve under heavy loads. |
| Durability | 7/10 | Good wear resistance but could be better. |
User Reviews
Bought these for the wife. She chose these and has bought other pairs as well. She loves the style and the comfort of the shoes just for daily wear or even wearing on trips with a lot of walking in and outdoors. They last a good while and comfortable.
I've had mine for awhile now. The arch in the shoes is just what I was looking for. I wore them to the fair all day and my feet were fine.Now about the sizes. I normally wear a size 7.5 or 8 in normal shoe sizes. For these shoes the 8.5 wide fits perfectly, so they run small compared to other shoe brands. Once I found my size I loved them. I plan to order more.
I feel like I'm running on clouds in these shoes and believe they have helped my pace as well! I have plantar fasciitis and am very satisfied with the support in these shoes.
These shoes just arrived yesterday and I tried them on, while comparing them to some other shoes that I just bought. I like a lot about these shoes, but there are a issues that make me lean towards returning them. These shoes have great cushioning from heel to toe and they have an ample toe box, but there is too much padding around the heels that make them uncomfortable. The padding seems to have some give to it, which makes my heels slip up and down when I walk; particularly on the right foot, which is shorter. There is also too much pressure on the medial sides of the heels from the supportive side rails. My guess is that my heels are just too wide for the shoe. I wanted a cushioned shoe due to my right foot's tendency to supinate and I wanted extra support with that respect, but the heels of these shoes are a bit too annoying. I would go with a wider shoe to help with the heel problem, but the toe box is already a bit wide. While the sizing for the length of the shoe is pretty accurate, the width of this shoe is just strange. It is pretty roomy in the toe box, but fairly narrow in the heel. I know that some people have feet shaped like that. I always felt that my feet were like that until I put on these. That feature seems to be a bit exaggerated with this shoe, but it may work for someone else. I think it would be a great shoe for a person who supinates and has a narrower heel. However, if you size up for more room at the toes or if you have one foot that is slightly smaller than the other, you may still run into some issues with the heel of the shoe slipping up and down. Overall, these shoes are pretty nice and seem to be well made. They could be golden for the right feet.
These are some of the most comfortable shoes I've had in a long time. There is more support around the ankle love the extra padding and how it doesn't allow your heel to move around . I got the wide width and that extra room for my foot to move in the front. Just a great shoe. Will buy again 😀
I’ve worn nothing but ASICS for years and this is my favorite pair yet! They’re comfortable the very first time you wear them. Highly recommend them.
My first purchase of Asic for some foot problems. So far the fit is perfect and the quality of the overall shoe is good
I was pretty addicted to Brooks but they seem to have dropped in quality. So I saw these came in a wide and were SUPER cute, but as far as being a wide. I think someone just stuck a wide sticker on the box since it does not say wide on the tongue of the shoe, so I may have just bought from a shady place. I thought I could live with them so I wore them out and about for one day and my feet went numb because they were so tight, but since I wore them I think I am stuck with them.... Looks like another pair of shoes in the "I REALLY HOPED I COULD LIVE WITH THEM" pile. If you don't need a wide ORDER ONE ANYWAY! I can't imagine how narrow the regular are.