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GEL-Nimbus 16

GEL-Nimbus 16
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (3%)

Shoe details

Weight
11.5 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
32mm heel - 22mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (3%)

Rated worse overall than 97% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 97% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Bottom tier (3%)

Cushioning

Excellent (93%)

Comfort

Very good (88%)

Durability

Very good (81%)

Appearance

Below average (25%)

Value

Bottom tier (3%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 97% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (3%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 97% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (3%)

GEL-Nimbus Family

Worse than >99% of 10 gel-nimbus family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

ASICS

Worse than 94% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (6%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the GEL-Nimbus 17.
  • Rated below average overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

ASICS GEL-Nimbus 16
ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27
Saucony Kinvara 16
GEL-Nimbus 16
GEL-Nimbus 27
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.5 oz M
9 oz M Lightest
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Stack
32/22mm
43/35mm
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Drop
1mm
8mm
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Release
2014
2024 Q4
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$165
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (5%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (88%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (93%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (81%)
Average (61%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (26%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Average (46%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

38 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 38 reviews

Reader review

Jim Picken · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I use this shoe for all of my longer and slower runs. I've used the last few versions of the nimbus and have found them to consistently be a little too clunky for speed runs where I need my feet to be as light and nimble as possible. They're very comfortable though and the cushion has held all the way through 14 and 15 mile long runs.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

barnyardbern · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Have worn it for years. Wear it teaching and on my ElliptiGO as I cannot run anymore due to loss of cartilage in my knees - I think due to being told to wear stability shoes by some young kid working at a running store.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

tsasser · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I had the Cumulus earlier in the year and decided to go back the Nimbus. It was a great decision and certainly worth the extra few dollars. I really like the upper and how it wraps the foot. I do not intend on ever going back to the Cumulus again.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

My toes go numb and painful in these shoes. I only use them for really wet runs. The sole seems stiffer and actually has less give than my Merrells, which I prefer.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5