In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began an athletic footwear company
(Onitsuka Co., Ltd.). He started by
manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose
the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase
"Anima Sana In Corpore Sano," which means of "A Sound Mind in a
Sound Body." Taking the acronym of this phrase, ASICS was founded on the
belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote
total health and fitness. ASICS has grown to offer a full line of
performance-driven athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories dedicated to bringing
harmony to the body and soul.
ASICS has long been one of the leaders in the running industry. I have been interested in trying them for a
while. They use gel as part of their
cushioning platform and I have been told by several friends how much they like
their ASICS so I knew I had to test them out.
ASICS sent me the Gel-Nimbus 17 to review. I was thrilled since it was given Runner’s
World’s highest award, the Editor’s Choice, in summer 2015. The Gel-Nimbus 17 features areas of gel in
key spots. The gel pockets sit in the
front and heel of the shoe to provide protection during your heel impact and
toe off. The gel did feel very
comfortable, which wasn’t a surprise from what I have heard.
To be honest, it would take way too long to go ever every feature of
this shoe, so I will cover the key components.
The upper material is made up ASICS FluidFit material that combines multi-directional
stretch mesh with stretch reinforcements.
The eyelets are independently placed so it disperses the tension more
easily. This allows for a more
customized fit, which is great because everyone feet are shaped differently. The Gel-Nimbus 17 also has a heel clutching system
to provide more support and it’s all put together without any seams. This makes the shoe more comfortable and
reduces the risk of chafing. I really
liked the feel of the shoe and how it fit.
The upper material seems very durable so the shoes should last for a
while.
The outsole has a few features that I really like as well. The Guidance Line Midsole and Guidance Trusstic
Systems that ASICS used allows for a more efficient gait while improving
midfoot structural integrity. The
midsole uses ASICS FluidRide midsole material that provides a nice balance of energy
return and cushioning. This material
reduces the weight of the shoe without sacrificing the durability. The ComforDry X-40 sockliner provides higher
rebound properties while having superior moisture management and
breathability. The Gel-Nimbus 17 weighs
in at 10.8 ounces and has a heel drop of 10mm.
I am used to a shoe with a lower heel drop and that weighs a little
less. I was surprised that the Gel-Nimbus17 didn’t feel that heavy and I didn’t encounter the same issues I have had
with other shoes with a 10mm heel drop.
The heel drop wouldn’t be an issue for most people anyway, but I tend to
run in low heel drop shoes. The best way
for me to describe the Gel-Nimbus 17 is that I went out for a run and my feet
just felt great, mile after mile. This
is a great looking shoe that feels very comfortable. I usually wear a size 10 and it was
recommended to get a half size up, so I tested a size 10.5. I would recommend going up a half size as
well.
Pros:
Decent Price as low as $109
Tons of cushion
Great for short or long runs
Decent weight (10.8 oz)
ASICS’ Media Links:
I
am extremely pleased with the Gel-Nimbus 17 and all of the features,
from the cushioning to the Fluid-Fit upper material with seamless
construction. ASICS put together a very
comfortable shoe that is perfect for any run.
I can see why Runner’s World gave the Gel-Nimbus 17 their Summer 2015
Editor’s Choice Award. You can pick
yours up at the ASICS website for $150, on Amazon for about $109, or at your
local retailer (click here for locations).
Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.
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ReplyDeleteThe last time I wore Asics was way back when I was in 6th grade.As in 26 years ago.I believe they were the Gel 110's if I remember correctly.As time went by I got myself riding BMX and obviously wore other brands (since Asics doesn't make BMX Freestyle specific shoes) and along the way I decided to do some running.Fast forward a crapload of years,I swore by this other brand that also makes running shoes until I recently decided to try getting back to Asics because I needed a shoe for work that would handle the abuse of running up and down flights of stairs (like the ones in apartment buildings when I'm delivering mail and the packages that come with it) and pretty much running as a whole.I still remembered how good my 110's felt back then and even though I was more skeptical about getting a pair than when I married my now ex wife,I realized how badly I had been missing out.My feet love my Gel Cumulus 20s and the colorway is actually eye candy as can be.2 tones of blue along with white for delivering mail on the daily and they also match my custom made white and blue Oakley Holbrook shades.I'm sticking to Asics till I retire.I know I will be able to use them till my socks poke thru the bottom without worrying about having blowouts,and THAT is money very well spent
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