GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 vs. GEL-NIMBUS™ 24
January 31, 2023
Since debuting more than 20 years ago, the GEL-NIMBUS™ model has grown to become one of ASICS’ most popular running shoes.
Here to carry on the legacy is the GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 shoe, the latest addition to the GEL-NIMBUS™ series. Featuring several design updates and new ASICS technologies, the 25th version of the GEL-NIMBUS™ is the most comfortable version of the shoe yet.*
What’s the Difference Between the GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 and GEL-NIMBUS™ 24 Running Shoes?
The GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 shoe prioritises comfort, featuring an updated tongue and collar construction, along with several enhancements to the shoe’s cushioning. Here’s an in-depth review of the GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 model, including all the new features in the shoe and the benefits they offer.
1. Lighter midsole cushioning for a springier ride
The GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 shoe is the most cushioned GEL-NIMBUS™ model to date. The new midsole design features a single layer of FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning, replacing the FLYTEFOAM™ and FF BLAST™ PLUS technologies used in the previous model.
By raising the stack height by 6mm in the forefoot and 4mm in the rearfoot, the GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 shoe now features an 8mm stack height. This ensures superior comfort for long and short runs and everything in between.
2. Smoother motion transition
Another feature that sets the GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 shoe apart is the PureGEL™ technology positioned in the shoe’s rearfoot. The soft and light PureGEL™ technology offers a softer feel and creates smoother transitions during your stride with impact absorption.
3. Better fit and stronger support for your feet
The GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 shoe features an updated knit tongue and collar construction, which provides better flexibility and extends around the ankle to create a more comfortable fit. The new soft knit upper comfortably wraps and supports your foot while allowing for enhanced ventilation.
4. Protection from front to back
The GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 shoe offers heel-to-toe protection and abrasion resistance, making it an everyday trainer you can trust. AHAR™ low density technology in the forefoot paired with AHARPLUS™ technology in the heel increases the shoe’s durability and allows for better grip.
5. Made with more sustainable materials
ASICS strives to create high-quality, eco-friendly products. The updated design of the GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 shoe features a new midsole foam that’s made with at least 20% bio-based content vs. GEL-NIMBUS™ 24.
GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 vs. GEL-NIMBUS™ 24 comparison
Discover the latest GEL-NIMBUS™ running shoe model
Your favorite neutral trainer is back and it’s comfier and more supportive than ever. With the addition of full-length FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning and rearfoot PURE GEL™ technology, the GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 running shoe offers enhanced impact protection for your training sessions.
*Tested by 100 runners against 3 comparable competitor shoes. Independently designed comfort test by The Biomechanics Lab, South Australia, commissioned by ASICS.
