ASICSÂ® Men’s Gel Nimbus 9

Posted by FashionShopWorld.com 26 August, 2008

Binding: Apparel
ASIN: B000RHEKI4
Manufacturer: Asics
Average Customer Review: (From 16 total reviews)
List Price: $119.99

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Features

Midsole Material: Solyte–A super lightweight material with superior responsiveness and durability.
Cushioning Technology: GELÂ® Cushioning System–GELÂ® cushioning system offers enhanced stability and shock absorption.
Heel Technology: ASICSÂ® High Abrasion Resistant (AHARÂ®) Heel Plug–AHARÂ® provides durability at the impact zone.
Model Number: TN743/0191
Recommended Fit: These shoes tend to run 1/2 Size Smaller.

Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
The ASICSÂ® GEL-Nimbus™ IX is a top-of-the-line cushioned running shoe featuring enhanced platform comfort and an upper construction that provides exceptional fit. The broad supportive platform is suitable for a range of runners from underpronators to moderate overpronators. Impact Guidance System (IGSÂ®) linked componentry enhances the foot’s natural gait from heel strike to toe off. Solyte midsole offers improved cushioning and durability. Space Trusstic SystemÂ® creates a pocket between the Trusstic SystemÂ® device and the midsole, allowing for greater midsole deformation and more efficient foot function. Biomorphic Fit™ upper provides superior fit and function. Dynamic Cradle: supports and guides the foot. Wt. 12.4 oz.

Customer Reviews

Very comfortable and stable by J. Luu
This is my first new pair of running shoes in a while. Took me a long time to choose this model. I tend to over pronate and this is one of the few models of shoes that I find very comfortable and stable. The toe box is also a bit wider than other Asics if you don’t like that cramped toe feeling. Cushioning is excellent. My knee and back usually hurts after a long run with my old shoes, this pair alleviated much of the discomfort. Its impossible to make a recommendation on running shoes because the fit is so personal. But this model is definitely worth a test run.

Comfort running! by Brian M. Welch
I purchased these shoes being a huge fan of Asics trail running shoes. I was looking for something lighter, more breathable, and comfortable, and that’s what I found in these shoes. I can log multiple miles on grass or pavement, and they still feel great! No pressure points or weird fit, I am happy with these shoes, and I think they look better than the Nimbus 10’s, but that’s just my opinion. (they’re cheaper, too!)

Long time Nimbus wearer by pompouspugs
I finally ran out of online sources to purchase Gel Nimbus VII last year, so I “upgraded” to the IX.

I have since put on 188 miles on these shoes. A few things I have noticed:

1) initially I got many hotspots on the shoes as these seem a lot tighter in the front than my previous ones.

2) they feel lighter

3) I have recently noticed holes appearing in the left ankle support area on both shoes.

As I have only run in Asics, I feel brand-stuck and therefore find these shoes overall decent. I think there were some mistakes with the IXs which were probably/hopefully fixed with the Xs.

If you have run in the Nimbus’ before, I would use these shoes. However, if you have not been sized professional, I would not take the risk online with these.

Good cushion shoe by Jim R. Gutzwiller
I’ve put 50 miles on them so far and I am pretty happy with them. I ran Asics GT 2090 before which are more for stability and I think the Nimbus gives about the same support at a lighter weight. The fit is good and I had no rub points. I hope that the 10’s stay close to the 9’s becuase I will buy this line again.