What replaced the Asics Gel-Nimbus 22?
Updated July 28, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Nimbus 23 replaced the Nimbus 22 in January 2021. It moved to a full FlyteFoam Propel midsole for a livelier ride, pared the Trusstic down, and kept the plush, structured character intact.
At a glance
- Weight is unchanged
- 6 mm less heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 10 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Gel-Nimbus 22 vs 23.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeA livelier take on the same plush, structured cruiser. Reviewers called it one of the best Asics trainers in years, and nobody had to relearn anything.
Stick with the Gel-Nimbus 22 if
- You prefer the 22's slightly more structured midfoot
- Closeout 22s show up in your size
Old stock is gone; see alternatives below.
Move to the Gel-Nimbus 23 if
- You want the same plush ride with a livelier forefoot
- The 22's weight bothered you late in runs
Where the Asics Gel-Nimbus is now
Four generations separate the Asics Gel-Nimbus 22 from the Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026), so the gap is wider than any single update suggests:
- The Gel-Nimbus 28 is 1.1 oz lighter
- 12.5 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 10 mm to 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $15
What loyalists said about the update
Warmly received. The classic Nimbus formula, firm structure under deep cushioning, was still fully intact, and loyalists treated the 23 as the line running at its best.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Gel-Nimbus 22 stock
Old stock goneAmazon's stock of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 22is gone in both men's and women's sizes, and discontinued stock does not come back. The best current match is the Hoka Clifton 11.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Gel-Nimbus 23, these come closest to what the Gel-Nimbus 22 did.
- 9.2 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 42 mm heel
- $155 list
The Clifton is the obvious cross-shop for the modern Nimbus: both are tall, soft, rockered cruisers. The Clifton runs about an ounce lighter; the Nimbus is plusher and more padded up top.
Against your Asics Gel-Nimbus 22: 1.8 oz lighter, 11 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $5 more at list.
- 10.2 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 36 mm heel
- $150 list
The Ghost is the step-down option: firmer, lower, cheaper, and more traditional. Runners who find the modern Nimbus too tall and soft often land here.
Against your Asics Gel-Nimbus 22: 0.8 oz lighter, 5 mm more heel stack, the same drop.
- 9 oz
- 6 mm drop
- 40 mm heel
- $170 list
The 1080 is the other plush flagship cruiser, softer and bouncier since its v15 foam swap, and it comes in real widths from narrow to 4E, which the Nimbus does not.
Against your Asics Gel-Nimbus 22: 2 oz lighter, 9 mm more heel stack, 4 mm less drop, $20 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 22 still available?
- No. Amazon's stock of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 22 is gone in both men's and women's sizes, and old-model stock does not come back. Your move is the successor or a close alternative.
- Is the Gel-Nimbus 23 a downgrade from the Asics Gel-Nimbus 22?
- No. Most runners rate the Gel-Nimbus 23 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- Is the Asics Gel-Nimbus still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28, released in 2026, 6 versions on from the Asics Gel-Nimbus 22.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Asics Gel-Nimbus 22?
- The Hoka Clifton 11. The Clifton is the obvious cross-shop for the modern Nimbus: both are tall, soft, rockered cruisers. The Clifton runs about an ounce lighter; the Nimbus is plusher and more padded up top.