An Asics Running Shoe Shoppers Call ‘Superior In Every Way’ Is Now Up to 50% Off on Amazon

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While the On brand might have added the word “cloud” to the names of each of its running shoes, Asics has been doing it since the ’90s. Originally designed to look and feel like running on cloud formations, the Asics Gel-Nimbus became an “it shoe” for the brand by providing some of the best cushion runners can find—and now it’s up to 50% off.

Right now, the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 is on sale for as low as $80 on Amazon—down 50% from the original price of $160. It ranks in the top 25 of all men’s running shoes on Amazon after nearly 2,500 five-star ratings and is available in 18 colors. As is always the case, the sale price will vary with color and size, but most are hovering between the $80 to $90 mark.

Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 Men’s Running Shoes in Sheet Rock/Shocking Orange, From $80 (was $160) on Amazon

The Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 is a road-running shoe suited for neutral and underpronating foot types that offers the highest amount of cushion the brand has to offer. With its 10mm drop and 10-ounce weight, it promotes more fluid forward propulsion with each step and will feel slightly heavier than the average pair of Hoka or On running shoes. Like most styles from Asics, it features a mesh upper that promotes breathability with foam and gel throughout the heel and midsole that provide bounce and shock absorption.

Asics has been a brand people have trusted for decades, and the Gel-Nimbus has played a huge role in that success. A shoe born in the late ‘90s, designers sought to build a running shoe reminiscent of cumulonimbus clouds, and that’s where the story began. Many reviews on Amazon will recount models past and how Nimbus diehards either love or hate the new versions. And despite the shoe’s form taking different shapes over time, much like the cloud it was named after, Asics has continued to make this shoe one that works for nearly any foot. 

Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 Men’s Running Shoes in White/Black, From $80 (was $160) on Amazon

Shoppers love these running shoes for their looks, their adaptability, and their durability, among other things. Some even say they’re the best Asics option for troublesome joints. “I'm pushing 40 and run 20-plus miles per week around town, and the Asics Gel-Nimbus are the best shoes I have found,” one shopper said. “I have chronic patellofemoral syndrome, these are the best. In comparison to the Gel-Cumulus and Dynablast, these are superior in every way.”

Superior mileage is another compliment shoppers commonly pay to the Gel-Nimbus 24. “They didn't name it Nimbus for nothing,” a shopper said. “I own a pair already and have put more than 1,000 miles on it running. These fit perfectly and feel like walking/running on a cloud. It's lightweight as well and super durable.” One thousand miles is a lot—perhaps too much for one pair. But other shoppers have shared their journeys of putting on five to 25 miles per week with ease and having their shoes last beyond the standard retirement of 300 miles.

For up to 50% off the original price, the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 is good for the getting right now. But because this is a previous model, they likely won’t be restocked. So if you’re seeking a well-cushioned running shoe that can go for miles, pick up your size today while it’s still available.