ASICS

GEL-Nimbus 26

GEL-Nimbus 26
Trail · Neutral
Above average (64%)

Shoe details

Weight
10.7 oz
Release
2023 Q4
MSRP
$160
Stack Height
42mm heel - 34mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (64%)

Rated better overall than 64% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 64% 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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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

Above average (64%)

Durability

Exceptional (98%)

Cushioning

Exceptional (98%)

Comfort

Excellent (94%)

Value

Average (56%)

Appearance

Below average (36%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 64% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Above average (64%)

Trail Shoes

Better than 60% of 391 trail shoes ranked.

Average (60%)

GEL-Nimbus Family

Better than 62% of 10 gel-nimbus family ranked.

Above average (62%)

ASICS

Better than 82% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Very good (82%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.

Cons

Compared to other shoes

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Max cushion
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.7 oz M
9 oz M Lightest
9.3 oz M
Stack
42/34mm
43/35mm
38/28.5mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
1mm
Release
2023 Q4
2024 Q4
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$160 Lower MSRP
$165
$165
Best price
$79.88
Ratings
Overall
Average (48%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (94%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (98%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%)
Average (61%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (36%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (100%) Best appearance
Value
Average (56%)
Average (46%)
Exceptional (99%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

7 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 7 reviews

Great shoe for training

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Asics has been the leader in innovation for developing the best possible shoe(s) for running comfort and durability. The Nimbus does not disappoint as it ticks all my boxes giving a superb fit with comfort and durability. I was an elite runner when I was younger, and I still am as a masters athlete, and I have been almost injury free wearing Asics shoes. 

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

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

Comfortable and well cushioned, but expensive

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I ran in Asics Gel Nimbus 24 and loved them but then they made the 25 too cushioned and not wide or stable enough. I find the Asics Gel Nimbus comfortable, cushioned and stable. The price point is a bit high but hopefully Asics release the Gel Nimbus 27 soon and then the 26 price will drop. 

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

I like it

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

The only type of shoes that I have used for training is the nimbus

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

Reader review

WiscoJoe · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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