Asics Gel Nimbus 18 is a premium cushioned shoe range ideally designed for serious runners. The Nimbus, now in its 18th version, comes with the Gel Cushioning System that helps a lot to attenuate the impact shock that oftentimes generated by striking the foot on the ground. Bonus, it has full-length cushioning platform heel to toe and a softly padded upper. The all new shoes bring you the heel gel pad at an angle, which is basically designed to be closer to the foot as you roll into the stride. It might look heavier than other models, but the Nimbus offers the perfect fit and comfort of the flexible mesh upper that everyone keeps talking about.

Upper:

It is a fantastic wrap up of great quality, cushioning, durability, and mild stability meld together – that makes it a perfect buy. The shoes often give you a feeling of little clouds for your feet to slip into. Its upper unit has been designed to keep runners feet cool and dry on hot days. Additionally, the shoes come with a mid-foot support system for runners who needed enhanced gait efficiency.

Outsole:

The outsole on the Nimbus 18 is made of the industry standard soft rubber in the forefoot and harder durable rubber in high wear areas. You will realize that the outsole looks very similar to the previous model. Maximize comfort and durability of the outsole surely grabs your eyes.

Verdict:

Featuring smoother lines on the Asics logo, the Nimbus 18 is a great package of durability, extra cushioning and comfort. The fewer bumps along the edges of the midsole, and a more organized overlay patterns surely make you go insane about these ultimate running shoes.