If you liked the Gel-Nimbus 13's (as so many people do!), then I think you'll love the 15's. I searched and searched for a replacement pair for my 13's and couldn't find any in my size. I tried the 14's and they felt terrible on my feet. I was so excited when the 15's came out because I read a review that they were similar to the older, more cushy, models. I bought them without even trying them on, and I am ecstatic with how they fit :) I have tendonitis in one of my feet and after wearing these on 10 runs now, I have no pain whatsoever.
To recap: if you like/need a cushioned running sneaker or just liked/loved the gel-nibus 13's, then get the 15's! Thank you asics for bringing back such a comfy shoe!
Edited to add: I ordered these shoes with regular shipping and they arrived the next day. Yay!
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I have high arch's & a normal width foot & am a distance runner. I had stocked up on the 12's years ago because they were the best shoe ever. I finally wore through my stash training for 4 half marathons & my first full marathon. I never had an injury aside from normal muscle aches. I credit that fully to wearing the proper footwear for my foot & turning them in when they hit their prime. I heard the 13's had a narrow footbed & when I tried on the 14's I felt like there was no side support. I waited until my local sporting good store got the 15's & couldn't wait to try then on!
I was beyond thrilled with the new Nimbus 15's! I feel like they went back to the basics on this one & restored the shoe to it's awesomeness. It is supportive, cushioned, & attractive. I feel like I'm running on clouds again! I really love the normal lacing that they brought back too! I've taken my 15's on 3 runs so far, & as always with my Nimbus', have not had a single blister. My husband even commented that I should stock up on them & that they were his favorite (as far as looks) of all my running shoes in the past. I got the pink color which is a very neon pinkish coral, which looks great with my red, pink & orange colors that I usually wear. I also tried on a few other recommendations at my local running store (Brooks, Asics Cumulus), but knew from the first try that these were my soul mate shoes again. If you have high arch's I would recommend these all the way! I'm in love with them!
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These shoes are just perfect. They are so comfortable-the first time I wore them I put on over 4 miles and my feet did not hurt. I am a die hard Asics fan and these are just what I was hoping for. I am a bit heavier, but do a lot of walking outside. I feel like I am walking on air when I have them on.
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I was so excited to get my new pair of Asics, but alas, it's not for my foot. I wore it one hour around the house and my feet felt like they're burning. I have:
High arch
Wide toe-box
I thought this shoe with its plentiful cushioning would be right, but I wouldn't take a chance on something that hurts after a half hour, so I sent them back. I'm sure the shoe would make plenty of other feet happy though :-} It's quite cute looking. More pink than I expected from the picture, but very stylish that way.
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Let me preface this review by saying: running shoe fit is a very personal thing. This is my first running shoe, and after spending some time trying on various pairs at the store, I strongly agree with others who've told me this. If you're not familiar with the fit of this shoe, in this version or prior versions, I recommend comparing it, on your feet, to to other shoes before you take it outside the house.
Every online wizard I tried said I needed a neutral shoe, mostly because I am an underpronator (i.e., I tend to run on the outside of my feet). Because I run less than 20 miles per week and am not a heavy person, the wizards were mostly steering me toward neutral shoes with lighter cushion. Every single online wizard I tried suggested the Brooks Ghost and the Asics Gel-Cumulus for me. I tried both of these shoes in the store, and neither kept me from running on the sides of my feet.
So then I tried the Brooks Glycerin and the Asics Gel-Nimbus (along with some other shoes that I liked less than both of these). For both shoes, the salesman was most pleased with the pairs that were a full size (not just a half size) up from my normal shoe size. Feet swell when you run, so you need the extra room. Plus, I suspect this shoe tends to run a tad small to begin with.
Once we went a size up, I found the Glycerin too wide for me. Although the toe was the right distance from the front of the shoe, the toe box felt too big. And even with a runner's knot, my heel didn't feel secure. Maybe it was because the shoe wasn't quite snug enough, but I wasn't truly feeling the cushion the Glycerin was known for. It could be I needed a narrow fit in this shoe, but I never got around to trying that.
I found the Asics Gel-Nimbus to be a slightly narrower shoe than the Brooks Glycerin. Despite being a size larger than I normally wear, I still feel the soft pressure of the cushion against my feet. When I run, I feel the cushion under my arches--which means I'm running over my arches and not on the sides of my feet! My feet feel so much more comfortable and lighter than they did in my prior shoe. Every time I slip my foot in, I'm once again amazed at how soft they are.
I love my Asics Gel-Nimbus shoes!
