ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25 vs ASICS Superblast 3
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25, the ASICS Superblast 3 is 59 g lighter, 5.8 mm more heel stack, ₹16,000 pricier, Ride +2.
 ASICSGel-Nimbus 25 |  ASICSSuperblast 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹6,000 | ₹21,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 289 g | 230 g |
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 45.8 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mm | 37.7 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | – | narrow |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Plushness I have not felt in any other shoe · Premium soft upper and heel padding · Best gusseted tongue I have used · Wide forefoot platform gives a stable ride · Foam should not go flat before 800 km · Absolute value at ₹6,000 | Most fun shoe of the year · Extremely soft FF Leap + FF Blast Plus midsole · Fit true to size at UK 8, snug and secure · Plush woven upper with gusseted tongue · Light at 230 g for a 46/38 mm stack · Stability improved once I'd done a few runs |
| Cons | Thick upper, poor breathability, noticeable after a half marathon · Very poor grip in wet conditions · Only a recovery shoe for fast runners | Exposed midsole wears and cracks quickly · Outsole rubber wears fast · Narrower forefoot than Superblast 2 · Expensive at ₹22,000–23,000, rarely discounted · Can feel clunky for lighter runners · Less energetic than the Megablast |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you often run in the wet or want a shoe for fast running, since wet grip is poor and it becomes only a recovery shoe for fast runners. | Avoid it if you have ankle pronation and need a stability shoe, or if you have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version. |
My verdicts
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Gel-Nimbus 25
The plushness of the Nimbus 25 is something I have not found in any other shoe, and it is a joy for beginners, slow runners, heavy runners and anyone recovering from injury. At around ₹6,000 it is absolute value for money, and I give it 8 out of 10.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you often run in the wet or want a shoe for fast running, since wet grip is poor and it becomes only a recovery shoe for fast runners.
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Superblast 3
If money is no issue and you want one shoe that makes you love running, the Superblast 3 is the one I recommend. No other shoe this year gave me this much fun, though the soft exposed midsole wears quickly.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have ankle pronation and need a stability shoe, or if you have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version.
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