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[M12]

Fellas,

I'm currently running in 2130's (i think they them, there the blue and orange ones) and have nimbus 10's on laybuy for when i decide to pay them off.

I'm having second thoughts about this, as i've found I like the 2130's and not sure how well the nimbus 10's will hold up in a marathon.

Should I stick with what I know fits and does the job and buy another pair of 2130's or am i just thinking too much about it?

Like to hear from anyone who runs in either of these.

Thanks

[LG1]

I am a big believer in the idea of 'when you are on a good thing, stick to it'. The Nimbus and 2130 are very different shoes. The 2130 is a very stable supportive shoe whereas the Nimbus is strictly neutral (ie offers no additional medial support). I would check to see which of the two shoes are most suited to your gait.

Personally, if I was to train for and run a marathon then I wouldn't want to mess with the formula too much!

[HillsAths1]

I have to agree with LG1. The shoes are designed for different types of runners. If you have a chance go an do an Athletes Fott gait analysis or better go and see a good Pod, who can check you out.
In the interin check out your current shoes and see where the wear is most prominent. If it is on the right hand side of your right shoe and left side of your left shoe, then you can take that as a good indicator that you need a shoe with good pronation support. The Nimbus will not supply this, stick to the 2130.
A good retailer will also not sell you the incorrect shoe (unless you insist on it) so you should be able to transfer your layby to the 2130 ( if required)

[Leofisio]

I have 2 2130's but I have a lot of blisters... lot of people say the same... did you experiment this?

[AngelicOne]

My first pair that I bought earlier this year were 2120's, due to my "gait" and penchant for pronating. They worked a charm, and I recently upgraded to the 2130's. The only complaint I have so far is that they tend to roll your ankle on rocks ... but perhaps that is a fault with the wearer and not the actual shoe.

But I am happy with the Asics ... but would also like to hear of any shoe that is of similar style to the Asics 2130.

A.O.

[M12]

Haven't had a blister in the 2130's.

I've been thinkin along the lines of LG and Hills, to stick to the shoe i know well, expecially a month or so from Melbourne, cos I'd need to break them in a tad first.

I'll do down and get the laybuy changed on thursday aka pay day.

Thanks for your help, LG, Hills, Leo.

[M12]

Double post.

Edited by M12, 05 August 2008 - 06:10 PM.

[Colin]

HillsAths1, on Aug 5 2008, 03:07 PM, said:

I have to agree with LG1. The shoes are designed for different types of runners. If you have a chance go an do an Athletes Fott gait analysis or better go and see a good Pod, who can check you out.
In the interin check out your current shoes and see where the wear is most prominent. If it is on the right hand side of your right shoe and left side of your left shoe, then you can take that as a good indicator that you need a shoe with good pronation support. The Nimbus will not supply this, stick to the 2130.A good retailer will also not sell you the incorrect shoe (unless you insist on it) so you should be able to transfer your layby to the 2130 ( if required)

Not sure if that is correctly described..sorry Steve.

If the wear is only on the outer side of the shoe as described, that actually means that the person doesn't pronate enough- if you pronate normally, which is a natural way of dissipating the G-force, then you would get wear also through the middle and at toe off (ball). If you over pronate, then the wear would be also prominently on front inner side. This is the only case (imo) when you need a stability shoe.
Most runners are better off with a neutral cushion such as Nimbus, Pegasus etc...and if they do have some biomech quirk, the neautral shoe would also be best to lay the orthotic into.

cheers

[Lakeside]

I will leave discussion on the type of the shoe to those more knowledgeable, but I just wanted to mention to check any difference in the width of the shoe.

I have been running in the Asics 2xxx series for years, but back in my beginner runner days I tried out the Nimbus.

Appart from being the complete wrong shoe for me, I found them to be quite narrow. This caused losts of numbness and tingling in my feet until I busted out the sides of those babies.

Not sure whether I picked up a narrower size (the 2xxx are predominantly D width I think), but I just thought I'd throw this out there.

[JustinS007]

M12, on Aug 5 2008, 01:46 PM, said:

Like to hear from anyone who runs in either of these.

Shaz, my better half (who runs a LOT further than marathon distance) uses both 2130's and Nimbus 10's. Here's some comments:

1 - Nimbus need to be 1/2 size larger than the 2130's. Nimbus more generous width but tend to feel a little shorter in the length.
2 - 2130's provide a more rigid structure. Would suit someone with mild overprontation. Nimbus very neutral.
3 - Nimbus feel slightly higher in the heel and offer a slightly more cushioned ride.
4 - Both are very good shoes for long, long, long distances.
5 - Neither really suited to offroad / trail work.

J.

[M12]

Thanks for help guys. Managed to get them swapped over, although I've only got a week to find 150 odd dollars, so that means..... less things i really dont need.