ASICS Gel Nimbu 24 'Azure Amber'
Colorway: Azure/Amber · Style code: 1011B359-403 · Release date: September 5, 2022 · Price: $418 · Availability: Available now
More colorways: Asics Gel Nimbus 24 'Black White' (1011B359-001) · Asics Gel Nimbus 24 'Black' (1011B359-002) · Asics Gel Nimbus 24 'Lake Drive' (1011B359-003) · Asics Gel Nimbus 24 'Black Gunmetal' (1011B359-004) · Asics Gel Nimbus 24 'Sheet Rock Shocking Orange' (1011B359-020)
The Nimbus is the neutral counterpart to the Kayano, the shoe ASICS sells to runners who want maximum cushioning and no correction, and for years it carried a reputation for being plush but heavy. The 24th version, out in February 2022, went after the second half of that.
The midsole was rebuilt around FF Blast Plus, a lighter and more responsive foam, seated over a firmer layer to keep the platform controlled. Both the mens and womens builds came out about half an ounce lighter than the 23, at roughly 290 grams for a mens nine, with a 10mm drop on the mens shoe and 13mm on the womens.
Reviewers who had run earlier versions consistently noted that it no longer felt bottom-heavy, reading as balanced rather than as a soft slab underfoot. It remains a long-distance shoe rather than a quick one, but the 24 is where the line stopped paying for cushioning in weight. This pair came in blue with amber in September 2022 at $160.