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[Cleavs]

Hey everyone. I have been running in Asics Gel Nimbus for years now but have found the latest version really wrecked havoc with my feet, and niggles started to appear. I went to the podiatrist, who recommended Mizuno Wave Nirvana and some orthotics. Long story short, the Nirvanas have worn out already and I doubt they really suit my feet. I have searched (runningwarehouse etc) for a substitute- they seem to think Wave Creation could be okay if I take the MIzuno option again. In desperation I have been wearing the orthotics in my Asics DS Trainers (which I use to race in) until I find a proper solution. I have tried to track down some Nimbus V, VI, VII or VIII with no luck. Living in Central QLD I don't have the luxury of popping into Intraining or any other decent running store.

Has anyone else had the same issue? I am a mild supinator, and tend to wear the outer edge and the ball of the shoes. Ideas??? PLEASE?
Thanks.....

[Bellthorpe]

I'd be surprised if you can't get them on eBay. A search on ""gel nimbus 9" found 43 overseas hits.

[Koala1]

I used to wear the older Nimbus all the time and liek you, have also found I don't like the newer versions - they don't have the same fit for me that they used to.

I moved to the nike pegasus - another neutral shoe, which I now like, although they don't have as much cushioning as the nimbus and took me a while to get used to them. But they are a lot wider, which works for me. Might be worth a look.

[Colsy]

I wnet from Nimbus to Saucony Omni 6. I really like them, I think Saucony are very underrated....they are also very cheap if you shop around.

[walshy2]

latest nimbus models are too narrow in the toe box, I too loved the earlier models. Why on earth they want to fix what aint broken is beyond me

Brooks Glycerin are good, I use them now, and I hear the neutral NB is good too

walshy

[pbig]

Never worn Nimbus, but very happy with Adidas AdiStar purchased recently, apparently similar (neutral cushion).

[zandrsmum]

I went to Brooks Glycerin's until they changed those and now I am in Brooks Defyance. Love them much firmer than the Glycerin's and take orthodics well if that is what you need. K

[Spectre]

I'd love to go back to the Nimbus VII, they fitted me perfectly, I've a couple of pairs of the 9s which are okay. The 10s felt completely wrong across the toe and the 11s look similar to the 9s but I didn't bother to try them on.

For other reasons I've given Asics the flick. The childish way they are conducting themselves bullying retailers OS into not selling to Australia is indicative of how little regard they have for the retailers and their Australian customers. I don't deny they should be making a reasonable profit but to use bullying tactics to prevent overseas stores from selling to Australia so they can make an extra ~$100 on a pair of shoes is nothing short of corporate greed.

I'm giving New Balance 1063s a try at the moment, the 5 or so runs I've done in them have been quite impressive. Thanks for the tip on Saucony Colsy I'll look into the Omnis.

[Buckey]

Interesting. Two years or so ago I bought a pair of Asic Gel (having run in Asics for many years) but had so many problems I returned them to AF. I actually stopped running and took up swimming. I developed such bad sciatic in each leg that I couldn't walk or sleep, even just wearing the shoes caused me grief. At the time nobody on CR had a bad word to say about them.

Walshy mentions the narrow toe box. I have a wide foot and assumed I needed a wide shoe. I have found what I actually need is a shoe with a straighter "last". AF changed my shoe to a Reebok (and also brooks) and I have never had a problem since.

Definitely not knocking brands, as a million people here love Asic Gel, just saying how my running gait didn't suit that particular shoe.

[miners]

I used to run in Nimbus all the time, and also rotated pairs of Asics Landreth into the mix for a lighter-weight version of much the same shoe.

Switched to Nike Pegasus for the last couple of pairs of shoes, and can't complain at all. Great shoe - more affordable (you can get these on VERY good on-line specials because so many of them are made). I still run in lightweight neutral Asics shoes for races (speedstars) and they complement the Pegasus well.

If you're looking for old Nimbus stock in Oz, perhaps Stringer Sports an on-line retailer based in Melbourne is worth a look. I've made a few orders with them, and they've been great.

[shark]

I must have the feet ASICS had in mind. The new Nimbus is perfect for me. In particular I like the wide 4E fitting. I liked Brooks Glycerin but feel the new models are tighter across the forefoot and I have my first blisters in years from them - so, off to the Brotherhood bin!

Nimbus are the best soft cushioned shoe but they are heavy and quite bulky around the ankle. For long training runs and when I have niggles they are ideal. Like Miners, I wear Speedstars for speed work.

Another neutral shoe that is cheaper & lighter is the Cumulus - worth a look.

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[Rafferty]

Cleavs, on Jun 30 2009, 10:12 AM, said:

I am a mild supinator, and tend to wear the outer edge and the ball of the shoes. Ideas???

Da missus, who runs 60-80klm per week, ran in Nimbus for eons, up until version 8, when they rang in substantial changes. Caused lotsa problems with knees and ankles. She ditched 'em and finally found a shoe that she liked - Adistar Cushion 6. Had three or four pair before Adidas dropped the model and replaced it with the "Ride". But they were no good, so back to the drawing board.

She's finally settled on Brooks Glycerin, but it took some time (400klm) before she was truly comfortable, as they felt significantly different to any shoe she'd worn before. The interesting thing is that with both Nimbus and Adistar C6 there was always noticeable signs of wear (outer edge, like you) even after after as little as 100klm. But, with the Brooks, after 500klm there is still no sign of any wear. Why is that? Is this shoe somehow correcting her supinator tendencies?

FWIW, was in Hawaii last week and came across cheap Nike Free's (5, V4) and bought meself a pair - love 'em.

[flyingdutchman]

I had some Nimbus 8's, and they were the best shoes I ever had, until I got my Kayano 15's.
I still switch between them, and use the Nimbus if I'm going on a trail.

[Cleavs]

Thanks so much everyone- interesting to hear that I am not the only one! I also used to run in Pegasus years ago (when they first came out) and loved them - don't know why I didn't think of reverting to them! Have also tried Glycerins and thought they were okay, albit a tad stiff. Thanks for the referral to Stringers, miners.... but no luck!

PS: I love this Forum thing....wish i would have become involved earlier! Once again, THANKS!

[nicstaar]

I've worn Pegasus for a while and had no problems with them either. If you like the Pegasus, you may find Nike Vomero suit your foot as well. They're also a neutral shoe with more cushioning than the Pegasus. I got a pair of Vomero 4's online a few months ago and love them. I've just ordered a second pair.

I noticed the Vomero 3's are on sale at a few sports shops at the moment as they are going to release the 4's very soon so you may be able to pick up a bargain. SportsPower had them for around $160, down from $230.