Just know that the Bondi 8 uses a regular EVA foam midsole, so you won’t get the cushy softness of the Brooks Ghost Max 2 or Asics Nimbus 26. What the Bondi 8 delivers is a cushioned and supportive ride that doesn’t feel slow. While it’s not exactly a shoe for tempo runs, the...
The Asics Nimbus 26 TR is neither waterproof nor reflective. So why is this shoe here? If you live in a place with dry and mild winters, the Nimbus 26’s thick upper is ideal for the slightly colder months. Also, a pair of thin wool socks will improve thermal insulation. The ‘TR’...
A few years ago, Asics surprised everyone withthe Nimbus LiteandKayano Lite.Both the shoes were named after the popular Gel Nimbus and Kayano, but introduced a brand-new platform that had little in common with the legacy models. Looking back, the Nimbus Lite was a market test. The Lite ve...
There’s not much to say here other than there’s plenty of rubber coverage that appears to be durable. The outsole is almost the same as the Nimbus 26 with more rubber at the medial midfoot and a hexagonal pattern up front that’s elongated in the back (whereas the Nimbus 26 uses a...
picture of ASICS GEL-Nimbus Lite 3 I wasn’t all that excited about the Nimbus Lite 3 until I put it on and walked around. It felt really squishy underfoot and a lot softer than I expected it to feel. My first run in it was a 12 km hill repeat session at 4.54 minutes per kilomet...
If cushioning comfort is your priority for a 10K, there are a few ways to go about it. Cushioned trainers likethe Asics Nimbus 26andBrooks Glycerin 21will make most runs very comfortable, but how do they perform when pushed hard? Let’s say, when compared to the Novablast 4?
Who should buy the Asics Gel-Kinsei Max ? If you’re looking for an easy/recovery run shoe and you don’t care about its weight, the Kinsei Max is an option. It has a ride which borrows elements from the GlideRide, Superblast and Nimbus. Who should not buy the Asics Gel-Kinsei Ma...
The midsole is softer due to the wide Flytefoam Blast+ midsole. Also note that the visible Gel window from last year’s model has disappeared,just like the Nimbus 25. All these updates produce a neutral trainer with soft and supportive cushioning. While there’s ample comfort for daily and ...
With the Nimbus 24 getting a more lively, more energetic midsole, the GlideRide 3 has now become the max-cushioned trainer in the ASICS lineup. It has deeper cushioning and a much plusher upper. The change to FF Blast+ in the midsole of the GlideRide 3 has made it a softer and slower...
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