I feel that the Nimbus 24 is more suited to a lighter runner like me because it’s softer and more agile than previous versions. Conversely, it’s less suited to heavy runners (90 kg+) because it isn’t as sturdy. I never quite understood the massive popularity of the Nimbus. The last Nimbus that I used was the 19th version and I was really unimpressed with it. I now understand why the Nimbus is such a popular shoe and fans of the Nimbus series will love the new and improved Nimbus 23.

I still think the Triumph 18 is the overall better shoe because it’s more durable and I didn’t get any foot fatigue in it. This new approach by ASICS has allowed the Japanese company to continually keep things fresh while also advancing beyond its competitors when it comes to running shoe technology. There is also some of Asics’s Gel material around the heel and inside the forefoot of the shoe. This has a slightly firmer feel than the foam around it. My first run was 12km at an easy pace and I was really surprised with how comfortable and plush the ride of the Nimbus 23 felt. No break in period was required.

A soft-feeling daily trainer with a bouncy ride that does its best work at easier paces

Responsiveness is something that I didn’t expect the Nimbus 23 to have but I found it to be slightly springy and I could push the pace below 5.15 per kilometre with relatively little effort.

The GEL-NIMBUS™ range has also been remodelled to more closely match different running styles for men and women. For example, the midfoot TRUSSTIC feature on the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS™ mens shoe is tougher and more rigid, to give more support to a man’s heavier body, while the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS™ ladies edition is lighter and offers greater flexibility. Asics claims that the Nimbus 23 has been updated to be more stable and have smoother ride transitions than the Nimbus 22. It was also designed to have softer GEL cushioning and more heel compression.Personally, I found it incredibly easy to put the shoe on and get a good fit, and it’s a huge bonus for me.