Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.5 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Nimbus 16 replaced it
How it ranks
The ASICS GEL-Nimbus 15 trails most daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 53 runner reviews and 13 other rated shoes in the GEL-Nimbus product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
98 Very high
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
“Cushioned but fast—good forefoot flexibility, soft landing, not bulky or heavy.”
“Switched from Brooks Beasts (which caused PF and tendonitis) to Nimbus—now injury free.”
“Heavy but durable—ideal for injury-prone runners doing high mileage.”
“Cushioning is good, but not great for running fast.”
“Run about a half-size big.”
“Good training shoe, not a racing shoe due to weight (10 oz).”
“Doesn't fit like a glove the way newer Nike LunarGlide does.”
“Starts losing cushion around 600-800 miles.”
“Heavy. Would prefer same comfort and cushion in a lighter shoe.”
“They got rid of this logo for the new model, so I may need to find a new shoe.”
“High heel fit causes issues on long runs.”
“Heel lining tore after one month.”
“Good cushion, but not too much, fit fantastically.”
“Rubber still going strong at 1000 miles with an insert.”
“Encourages a heel-strike due to cushioning.”
“Breaking down after 200 miles.”
“It's the only shoe that helps my knees.”
“Newest models don't hug foot like Nimbus 12 and 13 did.”
“Better training shoe than racing shoe.”
“Solid neutral shoe that provides cushioning for 6' frame.”
“It has a lot of durable rubber on the bottom.”
“Injury free and enjoy every run in these shoes.”
“Price has kept creeping up.”
“Good cushioning, great fit.”
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Nimbus, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2026 · 5 reviews
85 Good
79 Confidence
2024 · 2 reviews
82 Good
79 Confidence
2024 · 25 reviews
84 Good
92 Confidence
2023 · 88 reviews
95 Excellent
99 Confidence
2022 · 18 reviews
87 Good
93 Confidence
2020 · 4 reviews
78 Decent
83 Confidence
2019 · 1 review
81 Good
75 Confidence
2018 · 9 reviews
78 Decent
89 Confidence
2017 · 7 reviews
72 Decent
92 Confidence
2017 · 11 reviews
66 Below average
92 Confidence
2016 · 4 reviews
74 Decent
88 Confidence
2015 · 3 reviews
72 Decent
85 Confidence
2014 · 38 reviews
68 Below average
96 Confidence
GEL-Nimbus 15 This shoe
2013 · 53 reviews
69 Below average
98 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 18, 2014
40 mpw training for a marathon
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 13, 2014
35 mpw training for a half marathon
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 12, 2014
40 mpw training for a marathon
4/5
Overall
steakandsteak · Sep 10, 2014
20 mpw 521 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon
4/5
Overall
jgw4hwp · Sep 9, 2014
35 mpw training for a marathon
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