
ASICS - GEL-Nimbus 26
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My rotation is mainly asics... Daily trainer - Gel kayano 32, Max cushion - Gel nimbus 26s, Tempo/speed - Saucony endorphin speed 4s, but I've heard good things about the Asics magic speeds, and superblasts can handle reasonable speeds well too, Race - metaspeed edge, look into metaspeed sky too depending on how you run
Novablast 5. They were perfect for me for long runs. Fun, energetic, protective, with a massive stack of foam. I used Nimbus 26 (not 27) also, but they were firm & stiff. Very protective though, just not fun & exciting like the NB5.
Recently bought a Saucony Triumph 22. It's soft, cushioned and still have some spring on it as it has the improved PWRRUN PB foam so you might be familiar with it considering you have the Ride 17. Apart from that you also have the Saucony Hurricane 24 if you want some stability. Reviews lean more positively on the Hurricane but do try it in a store first as the Hurricane is heavier and can be clunky. Both are also on sale too at runnr's and Toby's for the same price. You can also try an Asics Gel Nimbus 26 if it's on sale. It's heavier than the Triumph though in exchange for a bit more and cushion. All shoes should fit nicely with your current pace, just a matter of foot mechanics as the Triumph and Nimbus suits heel strikers better and the Hurricane for midfoot strikers.
My easy pace is around 7:30min/km and I love my Gel Nimbus 26 for long runs so you might want to try those, or the Gel Nimbus 27. The former is softer/squishier while the latter is firmer. Try both if you want an alternative to the Bondi 9 but do note they're also slow cruisers so if you want something with a little more bounce too for your interval runs, you can also check the GlideRide Max.
Superblast 2 Maybe Glideride Max if you don't want the Superblast for some reason. But I would not get the Nimbus 27. I have the 26 which is similar, and I can basically only use them for short easy runs. They feel so sluggish trying to go long. They are not very responsive.
Heya, I own the MS4 and bought them as a budget "race shoe" and for tempo workouts and 2km time trials for a sport I play. I too am ~90kg, tend to run at a slower pace (5:30-6min/km) and have found them to be a great shoe for what I have used them for. I also wear orthotics and have a wide foot and for me no issues and fit TTS. As for the FFBlast+, I own the Nimbus 26 and have found them to be far softer (albeit they have 3-4x the Kms on them compared to the MS4). I think the plate really adds some firmness to the MS4 which I personally like. I also just picked up some SB2's as my Nimbus are feeling quite worn (I used them as a daily), yet to run in them though. Hope this helps
Nimbus 25,26 and 27 is the great for cloud like feel. Sink in feel. Another one is the glycerin max from brooks. Best recovery and easy run shoe.
ASICS Nimbus will be your holy grail :). You don’t even have to get the 27. 25-26 are just as good. I own both 26 and 27.
I have generally wide feet, one with a bunion as well, which only makes it worse. The novablast 5s in men's were just barely wide enough for me. Women's, not so much. I also found the nimbus 26 and 27 in men's wide enough. Most new balance shoes are wide enough. The Saucony endorphin line in men's has been quite roomy as well. Of the main brands, I find nike, even men's sizes, to be too narrow for me. Many brands will make wide versions that are not always sold in stores, so definitely check the websites out.
My current rotation is Supercomp trainer Zoomfly 6 Nimbus 26 1080v14 Most of my miles are in the 1080 or SuperComp atm
I've been an Asics Nimbus boy for ages - I am on my 5th...6th... consecutive Nimbus, with a short detour to the GT2000, that I didn't like. Since Nimbus 24 they've gone rocker but appearently the 24s had a stiff upper, 25s fixed it, I have the current model 26. Still have my old non-rocker Nimbus 17s. There are some things I like the 17s for better, but for just straight running - loving the 26s. TL;DR - Asics Gel Nimbus 25 (if you can find on clearance somewhere in your size still) or 26 (current model).