Nimbus is defined as a cloud that produces
precipitation. Since nimbus clouds are
dense with water, they appear darker than other clouds.
It is an apt word used by the smart people of
Asics to name its top of the line cushioned neutral daily trainer.
It is the big brother in the cushioning
family. I have been using for more than 2 years
already its kid brother, the Asics Cumulus, and I have often wondered why the premium
difference in price between these 2 Asics siblings (Php 7,900 for Nimbus 14 vs Php 6,500 for Cumulus 14). There is not much noticeable external
differences.
It is only when I got to buy my first pair
of Nimbus this month, the 14th edition, as a
Valentine’s gift did I realize that there is big world of difference in
the cushioning luxury of these models. I
felt it immediately as my foot slid into
the Nimbus. There is a generous amount of foam throughout the upper, giving an
extravagantly luxurious feel. It is as
if my foot were clothed in pampers. The Cumulus has none of this comfy upper
foam feel.
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| Nimbus 14 and Cumulus 14 |
Of course, the Asics brand has been well
known in years for its Gel cushioning technology (refer to website http://www.sportsshoes.com/support/ASICS_footwear_technology_explained)
and the Nimbus 14 has been generously
blessed with it. It is like it has gummy
bears for padding.
In addition, the Nimbus,
unlike other Asics model, has a roomy toe box. Something ultra runners need for long distance journey on the road.
The Asics Nimbus 14 is actually slightly lighter than the
Asics Cumulus 14 (11.1 oz vs. 11.3 oz). But
the size 10 I purchased for myself makes my Nimbus a bit clunky, which may take
some time to getting used to. But I can make time for this. The past 2 weeks that I have owned the
Nimbus, it has become my primary choice for my recovery runs.
Regarding the price difference between
Nimbus and Cumulus, I managed this by canvassing all the leading running stores
in Manila (A Runners Circle, Riovanna and Runnr) and check which one has an “on sale” price. I got lucky with a visit at Runnr Alabang. The Asics Nimbus 14 had a 20% discount making
my acquisition cost at Php 6,320, even lower than the regular price of the Cumulus 14.
Supremely cushioned with Gel coupled with a
comfy step-in feel plus smart buying - these all add up to running in the
clouds for me with my Asics Nimbus 14. A
running that may experience some much needed pain-free raindrops. The BP
desperately needs it. 
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