Asics Gel-Nimbus 26

Asics Gel-Nimbus 26

$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$100.46

tldr; Classic plush daily. PureGel + FF Blast+, 8mm drop, 295g. Easy run comfort.

$100.46 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

25%Positive
Positive
25%
Neutral
57%
Negative
18%
Based on 1,408 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Engineered knit upper: Wraps the foot with a soft feel
  • At least 75% of the shoe's main upper material is made with recycled content to reduce waste and carbon emissions
  • The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology
  • PureGEL technology: Helps provide lightweight cushioning and softer landings
  • FF BLAST PLUS ECO technology: Cushioning creates a softer landing and a more responsive toe-off
  • ☁️ Max cushion feel
  • 💪 GEL + FF Blast+
  • 👟 Easy runs

Sentiment Over Time

25%50%75%May '25Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '2682% (May '25) - 31.2 comments50% (Jun '25) - 32.6 comments50% (Jul '25) - 16 comments50% (Aug '25) - 14.3 comments43% (Sep '25) - 27 comments45% (Oct '25) - 16 comments29% (Nov '25) - 17.3 comments38% (Dec '25) - 21.3 comments50% (Jan '26) - 1 comments

Historical Price Data

Asics Gel-Nimbus 26
$120$160$200May '25Jul '25Aug '25Oct '25Jan '26Jan '26Feb '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26Low: $95.95
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26
All-time low: $95.95(2026-03)
$2 below 90-day avg

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Asics Gel-Nimbus 26

Best Praise
+42 pts
That’s really weird. I have the nimbus 26 and the grip is good enough but it doesn’t compare at all to the deviate nitro 3 or Boston 12. I’ve ran hundreds and hundreds of miles between all of those on different surfaces from wet roads, gravel, crushed gravel, dirt and ice.
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Top Criticism
+11 pts
I do really think the 25’s look better than the 26’s
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 worth buying?
Classic plush daily. PureGel + FF Blast+, 8mm drop, 295g. Easy run comfort.
What do Redditors love about the Asics Gel-Nimbus 26?
Redditors highlight: ☁️ Max cushion feel. 💪 GEL + FF Blast+. 👟 Easy runs.
What are the downsides of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 26?
Some criticisms include: "I do really think the 25’s look better than the 26’s"
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 has 1,408) tend to have more reliable scores.

1,408 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/20/2026