ASICS

GEL-Nimbus 17

GEL-Nimbus 17
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (53%)

Shoe details

Weight
10.8 oz
Release
2015 Q1
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
29mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (53%)

Rated better overall than 53% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 53% of other shoes we judged.

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Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Overall

Average (53%)

Cushioning

Excellent (93%)

Comfort

Very good (89%)

Durability

Good (78%)

Value

Average (47%)

Appearance

Below average (27%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 53% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Average (53%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 55% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Average (55%)

GEL-Nimbus Family

Worse than 54% of 10 gel-nimbus family ranked.

Average (46%)

ASICS

Better than 75% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Good (75%)

Pros & Cons

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.8 oz M
9 oz M Lightest
Stack
29/19mm
43/35mm
Drop
1mm
8mm
Release
2015 Q1
2024 Q4
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Average (53%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (93%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (78%)
Average (61%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (27%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Average (47%)
Average (46%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I started running in these shoes because I got a stress fracture in the New Balance Zantes, which were too unstable. These shoes feel like they are falling off of my feet sometimes, but they are definitely better than my old shoes. They feel stable and I love that they are named after Harry Potter. However, I am probably gonna try the Brooks Ravennas when I am done with these. However, the soles are extremely soft and uncomfortable, so I bought heat moldable sole inserts, which work great.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5