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I train in Asics Gel Nimbus, What might be a good race show for me?

  • 08-04-2009 11:01am
    #1
    Spins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 400 ✭✭


    Shoe not show....
    I train in Asics Gel Nimbus, What might be a good race shoe for me?
    I do the odd 10k road race and will do about 8 triathlons this summer ( mostly sprint distance and 3 olympics).
    Any suggestions?


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  • #2
    T runner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,307 ✭✭✭T runner


    Nimbus are neutral. I would train in as light a neutral shoe as possible taking your weight into account. Race in a lighter shoe.
    Training/racing in a heavier shoe adversely affects cadence (stride rate) IMO by allowing your foot strike the ground for a longer time due to the amount of cushioning.


  • #3
    greenplain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭greenplain


    I train in the nimbus 10's and run in them too !!. Great runner.


  • #4
    Spins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 400 ✭✭Spins


    About 2 months ago I did 12 miles in a pair of Noosas and messed up my foot, heel spur! Was meant to be a duathlon on but was cancelled due to inclement weather, so went on a long run instead. Silly me, I only bought the Noosas coz I thought they looked cool, learned my lesson the hard way.
    What's the story with the Noosas anyway, would they also be considered neutral?


  • #5
    hawkwing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭hawkwing


    I was thinking of trying the nimbus next. I have had 2120's and 2130's always and no major issues other than being slow!.Never got gait analysis but my shoes wear on the outside heels and also near the toes more evenly.Did the wet foot test too but unsure still what foot type so without a gait analysis i might give them a go.Was wondering are the sizes big in Nimbus as i might buy online as usual. I use anything between 8-9 and think 8.5 is about right.If i am size 8.5 usually is a nimbus size 8 or 9 best as one cheap UK website doesn't do 8.5 although i know Buckleys in Cork have them.


  • #6
    daymobrew
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    If the Nimbus is neutral, you might consider the Asics DS Trainer or even the very light Asics DS Racer.

    It is nice to swap into a light shoe for racing - if nothing else, if gives you a psychological boost. I certainly feel lighter and faster in my lighter shoes (currently I have DS Trainer/Gel Speedstar).


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  • #7
    MarieC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 918 ✭✭✭MarieC


    T runner wrote: »
    Nimbus are neutral. I would train in as light a neutral shoe as possible taking your weight into account. Race in a lighter shoe.
    Training/racing in a heavier shoe adversely affects cadence (stride rate) IMO by allowing your foot strike the ground for a longer time due to the amount of cushioning.

    Nimbus are neutral?? I was wearing them as Im an underpronator (high arches). Thats what a well known runners shoe-shop recommended to me... Maybe thats why it took me over a month to get any way comfortable with them......


  • #8
    daymobrew
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    MarieC wrote: »
    Nimbus are neutral?? I was wearing them as Im an underpronator (high arches). Thats what a well known runners shoe-shop recommended to me... Maybe thats why it took me over a month to get any way comfortable with them......
    The Asics UK site seems to list them as neutral - no mention of the DuoMax bit (the DS Trainer has it).


  • #9
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,663 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    MarieC wrote: »
    Nimbus are neutral?? I was wearing them as Im an underpronator (high arches). Thats what a well known runners shoe-shop recommended to me... Maybe thats why it took me over a month to get any way comfortable with them......

    Underpronators should be in a cushioned neutral shoe.


  • #10
    misty floyd
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    hawkwing wrote: »
    If i am size 8.5 usually is a nimbus size 8 or 9 best as one cheap UK website doesn't do 8.5 although i know Buckleys in Cork have them.

    I'd go for the 9. They are a tight fit...for me anyway. I'm an 8.5 and I'm annoyed I didn't get a 9. Nice trainer apart from the damn blister I keep getting on my right heel for some reason.


  • #11
    hawkwing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭hawkwing


    misty floyd wrote: »
    I'd go for the 9. They are a tight fit...for me anyway. I'm an 8.5 and I'm annoyed I didn't get a 9. Nice trainer apart from the damn blister I keep getting on my right heel for some reason.
    Thanks a mill for that. I'll give them a go.:)


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  • #12
    Racing Flat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Racing Flat


    MarieC wrote: »
    Nimbus are neutral?? I was wearing them as Im an underpronator (high arches). Thats what a well known runners shoe-shop recommended to me... Maybe thats why it took me over a month to get any way comfortable with them......
    copacetic wrote: »
    Underpronators should be in a cushioned neutral shoe.

    Is the 'cumulus' asics' cushioned shoe? like a fluffy cloud, lots of cushioning...


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