ASICS Men's GEL-Nimbus 12 Running Shoe

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 364 ratings
12.5
White/Lightning/Lime
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Size Chart
US Men Shoes Size Chart
Brand SizeEU SizeUK SizeHeel to toe (in)
43638.9
4.5373.59
537.549.3
5.5384.59.5
63959.6
6.539.55.59.8
74069.9
7.540.56.510
841.5710.2
8.5427.510.4
942.5810.6
9.543.58.510.8
1044911
10.544.59.511.1
11451011.2
11.54610.511.4
1246.51111.6
12.54711.511.8
13481212
14491312.2

Product details

Fabric type
100% Synthetic and mesh
Care instructions
Machine Wash
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Mesh

About this item

  • Impact Guidance System enhances the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe-off
  • Guidance line provides gait efficiency
  • Space Trusstic System creates a pocket between the Trusstic System, device and the midsole, allowing for controlled midsole deformation and more efficient foot function
  • Asymmetrical lacing design is an anatomically correct environment that reduces potential for irritation and provides improved comfort and fit
  • Discrete Eyelets are independently placed to disburse lace tension, creating a customized fitting environment and enhanced upper comfort
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.3 x 8.2 x 5.1 inches; 2.55 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ T045N
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 6, 2003
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ASICS
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0031Y6NE4
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 364 ratings

Product Description

Now in its 12th incarnation, this venerable trainer offers top-of-the line cushioning and a stable ride. Loaded with new features including Guidance Line for gait efficiency and Discrete Eye-stay construction, along with ASICS Impact Guidance System (I.G.S), Space Trusstic System, Biomorphic Fit Upper, and a ComforDry Sockliner.

In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began his athletic footwear company (Onitsuka Co., Ltd.) by manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano," which, when translated, expresses the ancient ideal of "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." Taking the acronym of this phrase, ASICS was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness. Today, ASICS offers a full line of performance-driven athletic shoes and technical active sports apparel and accessories dedicated to bringing harmony to the body and soul.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
364 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort, fit, value, and weight of the shoes. They mention that it provides both comfort and cushioning to their feet in whatever. They say it's a perfect fit for neutral runners, heel strikers, and even forefoot runners. They appreciate the excellent value and the light weight. Customers are also satisfied with support, versatility, and knee pain relief.

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173 customers mention162 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that they are well-made, cushioned, and stable while running. Some say that the structure of the shoe could be improved. Overall, most are happy with the performance of these shoes.

"...in mind in providing them with the best precision fit and constructed piece of footwear for their needs...." Read more

"...pleased and I'd recommend these to anyone looking for an excellent pair of running shoes." Read more

"...These shoes feel really sturdy as well. Another unique feature of these shoes is the laces. They are not parallel right down the center of the shoe...." Read more

"...Though it's very well built and will feel comfortable for most people, it's unlikely to be ideal...." Read more

153 customers mention146 positive7 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say it provides both comfort and cushioning to their feet. Some customers also mention that the shoes are light and feel like running on air.

"...first timer who is looking for quality footwear that provides both comfort and cushioning to their feet in whatever application they choose for it." Read more

"...This particular pair are light-weight and extremely comfortable - especially when paired with a decent pair of socks..." Read more

"...posture, and after two work weeks I can say my feet, legs, and back are not sore like usual.These shoes offer excellent arch support...." Read more

"...Though it's very well built and will feel comfortable for most people, it's unlikely to be ideal...." Read more

56 customers mention46 positive10 negative

Customers like the fit of the shoes. They mention that they are true to size, a perfect fit for neutral runners, heel strikers, and even forefoot runners. They also appreciate the generous toe box and the great range of size options.

"...it was made with athletes in mind in providing them with the best precision fit and constructed piece of footwear for their needs...." Read more

"...The cushioning is excellent and I find them a good fit to my feet...." Read more

"...These shoes in a 10.5 4E fit perfectly. This shape is similar to the New Balance "SL-2" last. That alone gives them 4 stars for me...." Read more

"...and cushion for my feet and old knees, not to mention they come in wide wieths...." Read more

49 customers mention45 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the shoes. They say it's the best money they've ever spent and a great buy.

"...received the item within two (2) days and must say it was the best "value for money" investment made...." Read more

"...They are well made shoes and worth the money, but were just not a good fit for me. I returned these shoes and got a pair of Mizuno instead...." Read more

"...of a runner's gear, costing more money for more shoe, and these are worth it...." Read more

"...At less than $90, the ASICS Men's GEL-Nimbus offers excellent value." Read more

48 customers mention43 positive5 negative

Customers like the weight of the shoes. They mention that it's very light, comfortable, and stable. Some say that the shoe makes stepping a lot lighter. Overall, most are happy with the weight and comfort of the shoe.

"...Out of the box these shoes are the lightest piece of equipment you would ever come across and stepping into them felt like a walk in the clouds one..." Read more

"...This particular pair are light-weight and extremely comfortable - especially when paired with a decent pair of socks..." Read more

"...Wow! They felt like no other shoe that I have worn before. It was light and I actually felt the elevated cushioning under my heels and archs...." Read more

"...definitely endorse the Nimbus 12 to anyone looking for a fantastic, light and sturdy running shoe." Read more

38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

Customers like the support provided by the shoes. For example, they say it offers great support for their feet and minimizes discomfort to their legs. Some mention that the shoes are light and have the right amount of support and cushion for their foot. That said, some are happy with the cushioning and support.

"...These shoes offer excellent arch support. These shoes have a lot of gel in them, almost convex amount...." Read more

"...up buying these because they were by far the most comfortable and supportive of the several brands and styles I tried on...." Read more

"...I tried them on, I felt amazingly well, my feet felt like cuddled, supported and cushioned. Then I went out and did my daily jog...." Read more

"...both my Gel Nimbus 11s and Gel Nimbus 12s a few times, and my right foot is very happy...." Read more

25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the shoes. They say it's a great shoe for running, everyday running, and races. They also say it makes running feel better with the cushioning. Customers also mention that it'd be a good choice for runners, tennis players, and heavyweight runners. They mention that the shoes are good for running on hard surfaces as well as on threadmills.

"...I really like the Asics gel cushioning and it is great for both running and walking...." Read more

"...Makes a great shoe for training and it is well made." Read more

"...I have been using it for about two weeks and running feels better with these shoes. The cushioning is great. The assymetrical laces are new to me...." Read more

"...running in these with laces reasonably loose, and running without discomfort became a reality...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the knee pain relief provided by the shoes. They mention that they have less trouble with knee pain, ankle pain, and lower back pain. Some say that the shoes are better for their feet and knees than Nikes. Some customers also feel an immediate improvement in their posture and find them beneficial to bone problems.

"...Additionally, I've found that my feet don't hurt and I'm able to run longer distances so all-in-all, I'm thoroughly pleased and I'd recommend these..." Read more

"...I felt an immediate improvement in my posture, and after two work weeks I can say my feet, legs, and back are not sore like usual...." Read more

"...them, mostly 3 mile runs twice a week for a month, but they really helped with my knee..." Read more

"...I have a medium arch and this just cradles my foot. My knees and ankles don't hurt and the only time I think about the shoe is when I have to stop..." Read more

A fantastic pair!
4 Stars
A fantastic pair!
I was really taken in by the strong endorsement the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 12 received from the amazon.com community and ordered a pair. The shoes themselves are quite striking, with the almost fluorescent orange screaming for attention. Having said that, you buy the shoes for the job you expect them to do. I had to deal with a nasty shoe-bite for the first month of running and had to contend with a blister that really bothered me. To me, this was quite unacceptable, given what you pay for the shoes. Maybe it took that long to 'break them in', but maybe there was something wrong in the way this particular pair that I bought was put together. 3 months down the line, however, I am extremely happy with the comfort and support these ASICS render, with the shoe bite episode just being a bad memory now.Update - 06/15/12I guess my earlier niggles with the shoe have been relegated to memory; the more I wear the shoe (and I wear it 5 days a week to the gym), the more snuggy and comfortable it gets. I shall definitely endorse the Nimbus 12 to anyone looking for a fantastic, light and sturdy running shoe.
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Ish Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars ASICS Men's GEL-Nimbus 12 - Heaven to your feet
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2011
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When it comes to sports that require you to be active on your feet and on different terrain then you would know that such requires the best level of comfort to take you through the game. I usually would peruse through tons of customer reviews of products purchased on both Amazon and other websites before purchasing and after reading the many positive reviews associated with the ASICS Men's GEL-Nimbus 12 running from the many satisfied customers I decided to put my trust in ASICS for the first time.

Being an Amazon Prime customer I received the item within two (2) days and must say it was the best "value for money" investment made. Out of the box these shoes are the lightest piece of equipment you would ever come across and stepping into them felt like a walk in the clouds one could even call it a little piece of "feet heaven". Immediately you can tell that it was made with athletes in mind in providing them with the best precision fit and constructed piece of footwear for their needs. I highly recommend this for any first timer who is looking for quality footwear that provides both comfort and cushioning to their feet in whatever application they choose for it.
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K. Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love these shoes!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2010
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I bought these as they were well rated on various running websites ... I wasn't disappointed. I underpronate, and so I chose these cushioned shoes for running.

I'm don't consider myself a "runner" as such but I do try to run a few kilometers a few times per week. I've tried a number of different types and brands of shoes over the years and I've ended up loving the various offerings from ASICS.

This particular pair are light-weight and extremely comfortable - especially when paired with a decent pair of socks (I like cushioned socks from Darn Tough).

I run in a hot climate and my feet stay cool and dry.

It pays to identify your running dynamics because since switching to cushioned shoes (as opposed to stabilsed/motion control shoes) I've had less trouble with knee pain or shin splints etc. I've experienced no knee problems with these - even with runs on 2-3 consecutive days. <-- This was previously a recipe for a week of limping for me. Additionally, I've found that my feet don't hurt and I'm able to run longer distances so all-in-all, I'm thoroughly pleased and I'd recommend these to anyone looking for an excellent pair of running shoes.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Asics makes another excellent shoe
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2011
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I purchased these shoes for work. I work in a Hospital and walk a lot each shift. This shoes have been a major improvement over my last shoes. I used DR Scholls inserts in my last shoes to band-aid them along, but I wish I would have purchased these ASICS earlier. I felt an immediate improvement in my posture, and after two work weeks I can say my feet, legs, and back are not sore like usual.

These shoes offer excellent arch support. These shoes have a lot of gel in them, almost convex amount. It is very noticeable at first, but once you walk it just feels right. These shoes feel really sturdy as well. Another unique feature of these shoes is the laces. They are not parallel right down the center of the shoe. The laces kind of start medially at the toe end and arc laterally to the tongue of the shoe, it seems to more evenly pull the shoe around my foot when I snugly tie the Laces.

I have had ASICS shoes for jogging for the past 6 years with excellent results, and this pair does not disappoint. Forget NIKE.
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Bowie
4.0 out of 5 stars Good shoe but not a normal fit.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2011
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I'll have to agree with the other reviewers who stated that this shoe is for suplinators. Though it's very well built and will feel comfortable for most people, it's unlikely to be ideal. I have a neutral foot and I immediately noticed the tendency for this show to dump my foot slightly inward. However, aside from mild hip pain when running more than 1 mile, I don't have any ill effects from the awkward fit. The IT band irritation I had from the 2500-series Asics actually went away when using the Nimbus. The thing I really like about the shoe is that it lends itself to correct form by encouraging you to land on the mid-foot/forefoot. The heel pinches for the first few miles but breaks-in nicely. I won't be buying a Nimbus again because it's just not engineered for a neutral foot, but I will continue to purchase Asics because I find that they tend to fit well on a long, narrow foot like mine. I think I've learned my lesson about buying shoes online. You really need to try it out in person because, if you're a serious athlete, the chances of finding a perfect fit online are slim, no matter how much research you do.
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jng15
5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable and Good-Looking Running Shoes
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2011
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Although I am not a serious runner, I do run occasionally. I remembered one time I ran about 4 miles with old running sneakers and woke up the next morning with the worst foot pain that I have ever felt...Arch pain on my right foot! I was limping with extreme pain for two and a half weeks. I realized that my heel was pounding on the ground most of the time I was running, and that I probably needed cushioning (or perhaps my running technique is bad, please feel free to give me any advice). While looking for a good pair of running shoes, I came across the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 12. I have done quite some research and decided this was the shoe for me. On the first day I received my shoes, I took them out for a 3 mile run. Wow! They felt like no other shoe that I have worn before. It was light and I actually felt the elevated cushioning under my heels and archs. I woke up the next morning hoping to not feel that same horrible pain I did, and it turned out that my legs were just a bit sore from running. I would recommend these shoes to anyone who experiences heel/arch pain. I'd say the White/Lightning/Lime color line looks the best and Amazon offers the best price for this! Hope this helps!
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