Binding: Apparel Brand: ASICS Department: mens Feature: Midsole Material: Solyte--A super lightweight material with superior responsiveness and durability. Label: Asics Manufacturer: Asics Publisher: Asics Studio: Asics
Features
Midsole Material: Solyte--A super lightweight material with superior responsiveness and durability. Cushioning Technology: GEL® Cushioning System--GEL® cushioning system offers enhanced stability and shock absorption. Heel Technology: ASICS® High Abrasion Resistant (AHAR®) Heel Plug--AHAR® provides durability at the impact zone. Model Number: TN743/0191 Recommended Fit: These shoes tend to run 1/2 Size Smaller.
The ASICS® 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 (IGS®) linked componentry enhances the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe off. Solyte midsole offers improved cushioning and durability. Space Trusstic System® creates a pocket between the Trusstic System® 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.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Very comfortable and stable Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Comfort running! Comment: 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!) Customer Rating: Summary: Long time Nimbus wearer Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Good cushion shoe Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Very comfortable and light / perfect fitting Comment: This is a very comfortable and light shoe. I use them to run and also to travel. Sizes are rather small, so make sure you order at least half a size larger than you'd normally wear.
