Renata says:

I had the exact same doubt, DeAnna! I’m searching the internet for the best option for the underpronator and found this model to be the most indicated. However, the review says it’s recommended for the neutral and moderate overpronator and simply doesn’t meantion the underpronators… How confusing!!

Ciaran says:

Hi all,

I got these shoes yesterday and did a 4 mile test run in them. I’m a neutral runner with good arches but am finding they make the inner balls of my feet a bit numb. Should this be a concern or do I just need to break them in?

Thank you

Christine says:

Hi! Regarding the Nimbus 12- I am finding it a little longer in the toe box, and I am wondering if anyone had to go down 1/2 size (compared to the 11)? It also feels a little wider in my heel.
Maybe I just need to get used to the Nimbus 12?

One other comment, I must add, it that the 12 does seem to have more stability (typically helpful to people with increased pronation)as compared to the Nimbus 11, which seemed ideal for people who have neutral to increased supination mechanics (though I never tried the 10). I am wondering if it is the heel fit/wider base of support.

If anyone, (you too guru!)has any comments about the fit, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Overall I have been very happy with the Asics Nimbus and found the new version to be lighter than the old. Thanks! Christine

Sharon says:

Just purchased the Nimbus 12 last week. When I did my first test run of 5 miles I had the worst overheating of my feet at around mile 3.5. It was so unbearable that I had to stop a couple times to let feet cool off. This is my first venture to Asics as I have always loved my Saucony Ride shoes. When I returned home after running – I pulled out the inserts and noticed how thick they were and wondered if that could be the overheating problem. I ran with my custom orthotics yesterday for about 4 miles and it did seem somewhat better but my feet still seem to feel numb and uncomfortable around mile 4. Has anyone noticed these problems? I chose Nimbus because of positive reviews for underpronators with a higher arch.
Also – the Nimbus seems not to have as big of holes in the webbing on top and is even printed on plastic at parts to look like vented holes – something I didn’t notice when purchasing the shoes. Any insight would be appreciated.

Philip says:

I really loved the Nimbus 11′s I ran in 3 pairs of them and they were all great. I upgraded to the 12′s and they’re just not as comfortable to me, everyone says there’s more cushioning than the 11′s but I found the 11′s to be softer and more comfortable to run in. Not sure why, I’ll try another pair of 12′s since maybe I just got a bad pair, but I’m ordering another pair of 11′s also.

Phil says:

I have an unusual situation in that I’m a flat footed underpronator (not very common I’m told). I’ve been running in Nimbus 12s for about a week now and I think this is the most comfortable shoe I’ve tried to date. Very soft, yet stable. I’m very pleased with them.

Troy says:

I just picked up my Gel Nimbus 12′s last night. I ordered a 2E width and thought they still felt cramped in the toe box. I know over the years the size of the toe box has fluxuated with these shoes. Anyone else notice this?

Susan says:

I have been running in the Nimbus since version 5, and so far had been very happy with them. The latest version, the 12, is a problem shoe for me! I found a pair of the 10′s online and ordered them, but I hope Asics goes back to the old construction for the next version, or I’ll have to find a new shoe
I’m a moderate to severe supinator and the Nimbus 12′s gave me knee problems–sharp, shooting pain from my hip to my toes, mostly on the left side but to a lesser degree on the right side as well. I switched back to my old, overworn pair and gradually the pain went away. As soon as I tried the new shoes again, the pain was back; it seems a clear correlation to me! I raced in my old shoes yesterday and am impatiently awaiting the arrival of a new pair of version 10 Nimbuses.
I run about 20-25 miles a week and used the new shoes for probably 150 miles (100 before the pain started, and 50 trying to deny that they were the problem afterwards), so I know it was not that I just didn’t break them in enough. Heavy sigh.

mj says:

I used the Nimbus 12 for 20 or so miles and had extreme numbness in the balls of my feet after the first mile every time. I never had this problem before. I ended up having to return them for a pair of Saucony’ and I haven’t had this problem again. I am not sure what the exact problem was. Was it the cushioning, fit or design of the shoe. I am now cautious of extra cushy shoes.

lc says:

The heel especially, but the whole shoe, is way too wide. Got blisters from the rubbing because I couldn’t get them tight enough. My toes go numb right away. Good stability. Like the offset lacing system. The toebox is kind of pointy and I think I’d be more comfortable in a half size smaller than I usually wear, maybe? That, or just cut the point off the end of shoes might work. Not anywhere near my favorite shoes.

roger says:

As a heavy runner (211 lbs) I want a shoe that offer max cushioning.
I have been walking and jogging in nike pegasus 26 and 27 and moto 7 . now that i am running longer and a bit faster , I bought my nimbus 12 after reading a lot of reviews that recommended them. the runners up were saucony triumph 7 , nimbus 11 and vomero 5 . nimbus 12 were the more chusioned.

after my first 10km today , I think the nimbus 12 are great, I finish the run painless, not so with pegasus 27 upgraded from the 26´s with cushlon.

yes I feel this famous numbness in my right foot ball but went away after 15 minutes and a short stop .

I have the hunch that i will love the nimbus 12.

Lisa Elsey says:

Hi

I am on my 3rd pair of Nimbus 12′s and they have all made holes in the inside of the heels about the size of a one pence, has anyone else had this problem? My previous Nimbus shoes did not do this – I am ready for another pair and Im thinking of trying another shoe. I run about 30 miles a week.

Thanks

Lisa

roger says:

update.

after 135km I think I was rigth, feeling very well with 12´s. they break in and fit excelent . no more pain. So far, I recommended nimbus for neutral heavy runners.

is it true that Gel does not need to”rest” between runs, as air pads?

Jackie says:

Im so glad to hear about other people having problems with the new nimbus 12. I loved the 11s, never had an issue at all, got the new ones and I have done 18 miles and about mile 5 or 6 I had to stop and adjust my shoes several times to be able to bear it. the ball of my right foot hurt sooo bad. I was hoping it would go away , but Im training to run a marathon and there is no way I can do 26 miles in these. I want my 11s back!!!!!

Tony says:

I have been running in Acics since the Kayano line came out and about 5 years ago, I switched to Nimbus on recommendation from my running store rep. I really liked them. My most recent pair purchased around christmas have about 150 miles on them and they have worn a hole in both shoes on the outside where the shoe bends. I looked at sole older models I still have around and noticed the material at that point was a solid. The Nimbus 12 has a mesh there and it has completely worn through. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I only wear them for running, so it isn’t like they were rubbing against something while wearing on a daily basis. I would like to continue running in Asics, but am afraid to invest another $125 for a shoe that lasts 2 months. Hopefully, someone at Asics will recognize this problem and help me out. If not, at least make sure future models have better construction at the bend point of the shoe.

CJ says:

I spoke with someone at Fleet Feet and was told they raised the heel a few millimeters in the Nimbus 12 which has caused the forefoot problem for some. She recommended a shoe insert (Superfeet Green) and a different way to tie my shoe, the “heel lock” method, to keep my foot from moving forward so much. This resolved the problem for me.

Mike says:

Nimbus 12.

Strangely on this forum, every time someone gives a negative comment on the Nimbus 12, it is followed by a positive comment as to how great it is. Makes me wonder if the people making those positive comment are associated with the asics brand or something?

I am a professional athlete and I rarely complain about my gear unless I am 100 % sure, so what I am about to say is reality based.

Every time I WALK for more than 30 minutes wearing the Nimbus shoes, the right side (ball) of my heel (right heel) becomes inflamed and blistered. When I remove the inner sole’s, the pain is eased.

Conclusion: A 100 USD shoe that blisters you just by walking is not a great shoe.

I am returning the Nimbus 12 and changing to some other model or brand that doesn’t hurt my body.