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Comments: I was very hesitant to purchase the 10. For me, the Nimbus 9 is the perfect running shoe. I went through 2 pairs before deciding to purchase the 10, and i even decided to order my regular size 9. I'm glad I decided to do it! The toe box area is very important to me as now I'm more of a forefoot striker. The 10 has the same toe box feel as the 9, with a much firmer fit at the heel. The 10 has a high quality feel to it. When i took them out for the first run I was amazed with how comfortable they were out of the box. I've worn every Nimbus since the 7 and in my opinion, they keep getting better. Thanks Running Warehouse, you are my #1 running store!
From: Axel, Walnut, CA
Comments: I'm new to the Nimbus line, so I wasn't sure how well they would work. I'm 145 pounds and run about 30-40 miles a week. I found that the Nimbus 10s did take some breaking in because the forefoot cushioning felt stiff at first. What I like about them is that when you get into a quick pace, below seven minute miles, the transition from heel to toe is very smooth, and lets you run at a quick pace easily. I have had some problems because I run mostly dirt and trails and have found I have more danger of turning an ankle then with a shoe with greater stability. That and the initial inflexibility in the forefoot cushioning were the only problems I experienced, and now I can go up to 10 miles on a run in them and experience no leg pain.
From: Stewart, San Luis Obispo, CA
Comments: I'm on my 3rd pair of Nimbus 10's. I have similiar issues as Tom from Montgomery. The midsole is way too stiff. It takes about 50 miles to break these shoes in. They can be very stressful on achilles and calf muscles. I weigh 190 lbs and run about 30 miles a week. I only have achilles issues with new Nimbus 10's. So Asics, if you're listening, make this shoe more flexible before I drop it all together...or recommend another shoe in your line with similiar characteristics and fit, but more flexible midsole.
From: Andy, Cedar Knolls, NJ
Comments: After a few uses, the sneaker broke in very nicely. I have a bunch of miles on them now, and wear them 4+ times a week to the gym, which includes at least a 1 mile run each time on an indoor track, followed by strength training. Now that they are broken in, I find them to be very comfortable, and a great running shoe. Overall, my opinion of this shoe has changed, and I am now very happy with them. They just needed to be broken in.
From: Michael, Staten Island, NY
Comments: I've logged at least 200 miles in these shoes, and they are holding up longer than my Nike Vomero's did. I've had no problems with the flexing and I weigh about 140lbs. They have very good cushioning for suprinators/ under- pronators. I find that they are comfortable as well. My only complaint is that on runs up to 9 miles I've gotten some heel pain, but nothing too severe.
From: Robert, Long Island, NY
Comments: I ordered the Nimbus 10s a few weeks ago as a running only sneaker. I am regretting the purchase, as I am having a similar experience (but not to the full extent) as Tom from Montgomery, AL states in his review. I ran 3 miles in them the day I got them, and my foot outright hurt in them. I am hoping they just need to be broken in more. Maybe that is all they need, and I won't be stuck with an expensive mistake. I did not find they offered as much cushioning as I would've liked, and my feet actually ache when I walk around in these sneakers.
From: Michael, Staten Island, NY
Comments: I also had the Nimbus 9 and feel that the Nimbus 10's are a little heavier than the 9's. The 10 fits my foot well; I am a 10.5 wide and my shoe feels very comfortable in the shoe. I am a bit heavier than Tom at 175 lbs and did not have the same flexing issue with the shoe. I have a high arch and am an underpronator and the 10 does have sufficient cushioning. There is more fore foot support in the mesh upper of the shoe due to the extra plastic over the toes. This may also have led to Tom's poor flexing problem because the shoe comes up with the entire foot, unlike the 9 that had less material in the front of the upper. My shins were already hurting from short stride running with slower runners during my group runs, so I cannot comment on the shin splints. My right heel does not hurt, possibly due to the failing cushioning of my 9's that had over 500 miles on them. Today was the first day I ran in the new 10's and after 3.5 miles, I really like them. Running Warehouse was really quick with processing of my order and the shippment of the shoes. I ordered the shoes on Saturday and was running in them on Thursday. Thanks! Keep running! Running Warehouse also had the lowest price I found for the shoes. As with any running shoe purchase, do your homework and research to make sure you are buying the correct shoe for your foot type. If you are unsure, get your gait analyzed.
From: Jason, Jacksonville, FL
Comments: I had the nimbus 9 and when I put on the nimbus 10 (bought them at a retail store) I had to have 1/2 size larger than my nimbus 9. So if you usually wear a size 9 running shoe, you should buy at least a 9.5. I found the heel to be well cushioned and the toebox to be medium width. This shoe is less flexible in the midfoot than the nimbus 9. I weigh 150 pounds and found the shoe too inflexible for my light weight. It would not flex and roll with my foot strike. It made my feet slap the ground like a duck. This led quickly to forefoot pain, shin splints and worst of all a pulled calf muscle. I'd like to think that it wasn't the shoe, but I have been running for a long time and never had any of these problems until I got this shoe and put less than 20 miles on them. Probably a great shoe for a 200 pound runner. Nothing like the nimbus 9's.
From: Tom, Montgomery, AL
