The i-Run team says
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Lite-Show shoe for men is the essential partner for your long-distance running sessions on roads and marked paths. Designed for even more comfort, it puts you in the best position to achieve your goals.
Gel-Nimbus 26 Lite-Show, for which type of athlete, what use, what distance, and what surface?
Designed to suit all runners, it adapts to all levels and is suitable for both beginners and experienced athletes. Recommended for your runs at a slow to moderate pace, this model perfectly prepares you for your next marathon.
It is intended to accompany you during your regular training sessions over all distances but is particularly effective over long distances. Specifically designed for the road, it can also accompany you on dry marked paths.
Nimbus 26 Lite-Show from Asics, what usage?
+ This durable shoe is accessible to all athletes and allows you to progress serenely over all distances. Versatile, it combines cushioning and durability to run longer while enjoying optimal comfort.
- This model is not the most suitable for race days; for this use, we recommend the Asics Metaspeed Edge+. Focused on speed, it helps you beat your personal records.
Why choose the new Nimbus?
An iconic pair from the brand, it returns more comfortable and more performant than ever thanks to numerous advantages:
- The lightweight foam with maximum cushioning and good shock absorption on impact thanks to its plush pads.
- The gel-based technology integrated into the heel: flexibility and excellent underfoot feel.
- The 3D construction that ensures ideal heel compression, increased propulsion, and extra responsiveness.
- The breathable mesh upper that supports your foot well.
- The stretchy tongue and soft knit collar for even more comfort.
- The outsole construction that provides maximum grip.
- The durable design.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Lite-Show, what's new?
We compared this new iteration to the previous version, the Asics Gel-Nimbus 25:
- A redesigned upper for more comfort and breathability.
- An improved midfoot fit: better adjustment.
- A revamped outsole improving grip and traction in all conditions.
- A new lacing system.
Features of the Gel-Nimbus 26 Lite-Show shoe
- Drop: 8 mm.
- Cushioning: The midsole is made of a lightweight foam that effectively absorbs shocks upon ground contact. Present at the heel, Asics' flagship gel-based process promises a soft rebound and smooth landings. The 3D construction increases heel compression for excellent propulsion.
- Upper (the part that wraps around your foot): Made from recycled polyester, it comfortably accommodates your foot. The soft and lightweight mesh fabric ensures excellent breathability. Its attached tongue adjusts perfectly to your morphology while its stretchy knit collar makes it easy to put on and take off the model.
- Outsole: It combines two types of durable rubber placed in strategic areas to ensure formidable grip and traction on asphalt. This composition is suitable for both dry and wet surfaces.
- Lite-Show Pack: reflective elements for increased visibility and safety
- Removable insole: ideal for hygiene reasons
- Heel counter: stability and support
- Reflective details: visibility
- Upper made of 88% recycled materials
- Midsole made of 24% recycled materials
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Weight observed at i-Run: 298 g in size 42
- Colors: light blue, blue, and green
Browse the entire Asics Gel Nimbus collection for men and find the right pair of running shoes for long-distance races!
Technologies
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Engineered Mesh
This multi-directional mesh is woven to provide additional support in key areas, with increased spacing between various fibers to reduce the weight of the upper and enhance breathability.
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Construction 3D Space
Innovative, the 3D Space design at the heel promotes compression in your stride to enhance its power while ensuring impressive responsiveness. This technology located at the heel helps the runner better engage their stride, while providing superior sensations underfoot.
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Semelle intérieure Ortholite X-55
The ORTHOLITE? X-55 insole provides runners with a forgiving stride while remaining responsive.
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Lite-Show
The Lite-Show collection is designed to help runners stay visible in low-light conditions. The advanced retro-reflective technology works at night, reflecting any light directed towards it. These details are placed around the garment or shoe for excellent visibility.
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PureGEL
Technology present at the internal heel level that helps provide light cushioning and softer landings. A softer and updated version of the visible Gel that retains all the properties that made the Gel famous; it is 65% softer.
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FlyteFoam Blast+ ECO
The lightweight FF Blast+ ECO cushioning in the midsole creates softer landings and greater energy return: 20% more foam compared to previous versions. Its environmental impact is reduced, as it contains 24% materials sourced from renewable resources.
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Hybrid Asicsgrip
This combination of ASICSGRIP and AHARPLUS rubber outsoles provides better traction, improved stride, and enhanced durability.
For who and for which use?
Discipline : Running
Gender: Man
Stability: Neutral
Use:
All
Surface: Road/Trail
Weight of runner: All
Shoe weight: 298g
