Running store did a charity event and I won a basket with the following:
Asics Gel Cumulus 25
Asics Gel Nimbus 25
Asics Novablast 3
I never ran in Asics before. What types of runs would the above shoes be appropriate for? Seems like the Cumulus are a decent daily trainer for shorter easy runs, Nimbus for longer runs, and Novablasts for speedwork?
Nimbus and cumulus are good mileage shoes. Novablast is a good all around shoe. Best for mileage and long runs, but can go faster for tempo. You could try it out for even faster stuff too, but I think it’s closer to a trainer than it is a speed shoe.
Cumulus and Nimbus - same function, easy runs, long runs.
Novablast - easy runs, long runs, somewhat faster pace than Nimbus and Cumulus, but definitely nothing approaching 5K pace unless you're slow.
Would novablast be decent for something like a 20-minute tempo @ hmp?
Tried on all 3 an am surprised at how good the Nimbus feels when walking (haven't ran yet). Cumulus feels like a lesser padded version of Nimbus. Have no idea what to make of the Novablasts, they seem all over the place, a bit bouncier, less stable, but fairly supportive as well.
the Novablast is a great do it all shoe. I use it for daily miles but it’s more than capable of going a bit faster or a bit longer if you need.
the Cumulus is a walking shoe IMO. it’s really comfy but it feels heavy and the upper is thick and hot. the foam is super squishy. my feet sink into it and it gives you absolutely nothing back. it might be ok for recovery days when you don’t want any temptation to pick up the pace.
Cumulus and Nimbus are basically the same, just the Nimbus is better. Easy runs.
Novablast could be used for easy runs or some tempos. I found the durability of the Novablast to be awful. Liked it at first but the foam felt dead after 100 miles and the upper totally ripped shortly thereafter.
Cumulus and Nimbus are basically the same, just the Nimbus is better. Easy runs.
Novablast could be used for easy runs or some tempos. I found the durability of the Novablast to be awful. Liked it at first but the foam felt dead after 100 miles and the upper totally ripped shortly thereafter.
Oddly enough I was actually thinking about buying the Superblast after hearing so many amazing reviews. But I can't find them in my size! Glad I won this pack anyways, but it's clear these are the previous generation in kinda crappy colors.
Cumulus and Nimbus - same function, easy runs, long runs.
Novablast - easy runs, long runs, somewhat faster pace than Nimbus and Cumulus, but definitely nothing approaching 5K pace unless you're slow.
Would novablast be decent for something like a 20-minute tempo @ hmp?
Tried on all 3 an am surprised at how good the Nimbus feels when walking (haven't ran yet). Cumulus feels like a lesser padded version of Nimbus. Have no idea what to make of the Novablasts, they seem all over the place, a bit bouncier, less stable, but fairly supportive as well.
It might be ok. Personally I don't like running faster than like marathon pace in them. For tempo stuff, I much prefer something like the Evoride Speed.