Comments on: Asics Gel Nimbus 11 Running Shoes Review

By: CK

CK — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:31:50 +0000

Bought Nimbus 11s as they were recommended to reduce pain from shin splints and tight achilles tendon, which they did…. but at the price of HUGE blisters on the arch of both feet after less than 3 miles each run. Thought I just might need to break them in so I suffered through a month of racing and training in them but with no improvement so they’re being “retired”.

Pity they don’t suit my feet, because they really did help with the shin splints

By: VAREL

VAREL — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:31:32 +0000

I might remind all, we all have different feet and will fit different shoes. I would not blame Asics for being innovative and rather blame myself for not being adventurous. Remember, always try on adequate runners from different manufactures and choose those fitting you the best. Don’t get shoes for pronators if you neutral or so even if it fits you the best out of all those neutral designed shoes. If you choose well fitting shoes with features well suiting your style regardless of manufacturer, you will be happy as ever. Asics gel Nimbus 11 are great runner (my current shoes) and so were Mizuno wave 10 and 11 or Adidas Supernova cushion 9 (I think). When ever I buy new shoes I don’t expect the next model to fit me at all. So far I was always satisfied.

By: MCE

MCE — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:11:59 +0000

My wife and I have been wearing ASICS for the past three years. We both felt the 10s were excellent, the best so far (since the 7s). So she bought the 11s thinking that they’d be better. NO WAY! They were/are terrible. She cannot run in them without having her feet hurt! She has even tried cushioning insoles! She has vowed to NEVER buy another pair of ASICS. I bought a second pair of 10s so I’m fine. BUT it is a testament to how poorly engineered this shoe is due to the incredible number of bad reports and my first hand experience. Don’t buy 11s.

By: KT

KT — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:02:55 +0000

Had the 10′s thought they were great, complete pain free running, 25-30 miles a week. Brought these thinking, how different can they be, surely they have just improved on a good shoe. Have had knee pain and arch pain, enough to make me have to walk home. Lovely cushioning but thats about all. I found a lot of room in the shoe and all the extra bits of lightweight breathable bits make them very breathable, but not very supportive.

And casey, 8 may, dont dismiss other peoples opinions, anyone who runs long and hard knows a shoe CAN make all the difference. If you dont suffer problems, well done you for being so super.

By: Andi

Andi — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:31:36 +0000

I was relieved to read these comments (but sorry for people’s pain)! I thought I was going crazy. I have been in Gel Nimbus shoes for many, many years, and after purchasing two 11s on-line (because why would I need to try them on – they are ‘my shoes’), and running in them for a couple of months, I have horrible achilles tendonitis in both legs – just like another commentator. I thought it was my advancing age, not the shoes! But clearly Asics have messed up this time around. What a shame. I don’t want to look for a new brand. I will try on the 12s, but I worry, because visually it looks as though the heel is the same height as the 11s. Now that I’m back in my 10s I can tell that the heel feels very different and is higher.

I run about 20 miles/week, and am average height/weight for a woman.

By: Mojoe

Mojoe — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:06:06 +0000

I have been running for about 6 years now (6’5″, 215 lbs, 30-40 miles/week) and I have tried just about every neutral running shoe there is. The Mizuno Wave, Brooks Glycerine, Adidas Response, Saucony, Nike Vomero all seemed to cause either knee problems or ITBS or some kind of biomechanical injury.

However, I have found that the Asic Nimbus 11 are the only ones that allow me to run a marathon without praying for a epidural. They are well constructed, no hot spots, and they actually last 300 miles.

If it weren’t for the Asics I’d still be stuck at 6-9 miles. However my Sunday runs (12-18 miles) are pain free. I just ordered my 12′s. I will keep you posted on the results.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:20:14 +0000

I am not a serious runner…acatually not a runner at all. But I walk 2-3 miles per day and wanted a comfortable shoe with a good arch support. With this asics 11 shoe, my toes go numb, the balls of my feet feel like they are on fire, and I have developed blisters on my heels. I hate this shoe. Walking is supposed to be good for my heart, but my blood boils when I walk in them thinking about how much I spent on this bad choice!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 19 May 2010 02:29:52 +0000

I’ve been a runner for over 20 years. I have high arches and I am a supinator. I require added cushioning. These shoes felt like the perfect fit. However, once I was into my 10k run I started feeling that the ball of my foot was getting hot, sore and uncomfortable. I’ve never had this happen in all my years of running. Could it be the memory foam in the sole of the shoe? Anyways, I am now feeling like the balls of my feet are bruised and sensitive to pressure. Very disappointing.

By: Casey

Casey — Sun, 09 May 2010 00:04:02 +0000

I think most of these have to be some joke account. There has to be severe problems with your running technique if a simple shoe change has you developing huge medical problems. My knees and shins feel great after running in these shoes, and the reviewer is dead on about more spring and less mush! Fantastic shoes. Asics has another winner on their hands.

By: Shawn Duerr

Shawn Duerr — Sat, 08 May 2010 12:49:57 +0000

I am an asics fan and had the Nimbus 9 prior to gettting the 11. I have a neutral foot with normal arches. I wore these shoes twice on long runs and started to develop some arch pain. I’m not an overpronator and these shoes seem to push my arch over enough to cause some pain. They feel comfortable and I liked them, but they are not the shoe for me.