What replaced the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24?
Updated July 28, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Nimbus 25 replaced the Nimbus 24 in February 2023 and rebuilt the shoe: about 20 percent more foam, a drop cut from 10 mm to 8 mm, a PureGEL insert in place of the visible GEL window, and a stretch-knit upper. It is a max-cushion cruiser wearing a classic name.
At a glance
- Weight is unchanged
- 15.5 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 10 mm to 8 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Gel-Nimbus 24 vs 25.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Changed characterReviewers rated the 25 a massive upgrade, and it is also a different shoe: a tall, soft, rockered cruiser where a structured plush trainer used to be. If the old firm-under-plush Nimbus is what your legs want, the 24 was the end of that line.
Stick with the Gel-Nimbus 24 if
- You want the firm-under-plush structure of the classic Nimbus
- Stretchy knit collars never hold your heel well
- Remaining 24s undercut it heavily on price
Old stock is gone; see alternatives below.
Move to the Gel-Nimbus 25 if
- You want maximum soft cushioning for easy miles
- The old Nimbus always felt harsher than its price promised
- A lower 8 mm drop suits your stride
Where the Asics Gel-Nimbus is now
Four generations separate the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 from the Gel-Nimbus 28 (2026), so the gap is wider than any single update suggests:
- The Gel-Nimbus 28 is 0.3 oz lighter
- 17.5 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 10 mm to 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $5
What loyalists said about the update
Reviews ran ecstatic, with one calling it "actually a cloud." Long-time Nimbus wearers split: the knit collar and tapered toebox drew real complaints and some mourned the classic feel, but unlike the Kayano crowd, most eventually converted.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Gel-Nimbus 24 stock
Old stock goneAmazon's stock of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24is 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 25, these come closest to what the Gel-Nimbus 24 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 24: 1 oz lighter, 16 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $5 less 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 24: the same weight, 10 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $10 less at list.
- 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 24: 1.2 oz lighter, 14 mm more heel stack, 4 mm less drop, $10 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 still available?
- No. Amazon's stock of the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 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 25 a downgrade from the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24?
- Not a downgrade, but a different shoe. The Gel-Nimbus 25 scores well with new buyers while changing the ride that Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 loyalists bought it for. Read the spec changes before assuming it will feel familiar.
- Did the drop change from the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 to the Gel-Nimbus 25?
- Yes, from 10 mm to 8 mm. A drop change this size affects where your foot loads at landing, so plan a few easy runs to adapt.
- Is the Asics Gel-Nimbus still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28, released in 2026, 4 versions on from the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Asics Gel-Nimbus 24?
- 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.