Adidas Gigaride A3
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ASICS Gel Nimbus 10

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Adidas Gigaride A3

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Design and Style
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Durability
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Low Cost
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Support
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Lightweight
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Comfort

ASICS Gel Nimbus 10

Adidas Gigaride A3

Adidas Gigaride A3 has an outsole that maintains integrity regardless of temperature. The shoes come with a comfortable seam-free fit technology and a molded EVA sockliner. The forefoot is built for long-lasting luxury and functionality.

ASICS Gel Nimbus 10

The ASICS Gel Nimbus 10 is a running shoe with special cushioning technology that adds stability to your run. The lightweight midsole delivers comfort and durability, and the show comes with the IGS system that provides smoother rides.

Design and Style

The A3 Gigaride look stylish and cool for streetwear as well as running or for the gym.
The design and style of these shoes are not their strong points.

Durability

Many runners commented that the shoes last as expected and do not lose their cushioning as they age. This is due to Adidas's special technology and seam-free manufacture.
These shoes are usually considered as durable as any other shoes in their category. This means that they will usually last for about 300-350 miles. The shoes are extremely stable, and only few people find that they do not hold for as long as they would expect.

Low Cost

The A3 gigaride are very cheap.
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 10 are relatively pricey.However, not to the point of being unaffordable.

Support

The shoes provide very good support for most people, yet they manage to still be comfortable. Many runners who experienced injuries or tenderness in the knees, ankles or feet feel that the shoes support them well and prevent additional damage. Note that for runners with higher arches, orthodics or inserts may be required.
Most runners who bought these shoes reported them to have very good support. For many, these were the most comfortable shoes on the market for someone with normal to mild pronation. The shoes are a very good choice for feet with fairly high arches which are wide at the toe but narrow at the heels. The sturdy support may, in some rare cases, give you heel blisters.

Lightweight

While not as lightweight as other models, most users feel that the Gigaride are lightweight and good for training.
At 10.6oz (300g), these shoes are pretty lightweight for most people.

Comfort

For most runners, the shoes are very comfortable, and provide good cushioning. The material they are made of is breathable - this is important to prevent overheating of the feet. Many runners who had hill spurs or knee and lower leg injuries feel that the Gigaride's cushioning reduces impact on the knees. Many runners commented that the shoe has a narrow structure, and that it fits quite tight. As a result, for feet that are wider than regular, you might want to look for wider models. Only a few runners feel that there is not enough arch support or that shock absrption is not ideal, and some commented that the structure of the sole may not make these shoes suitable for non-running activities.
The Gel Nimbus normally provide great cushioning and are very comfortable and stable. Several runners commented that these are the most comfortable for runners whose feet pronate while running, while some wider footed runners complained that the toe box can feel a bit narrow. Many runners reported that the shoes "feel new" for longer compared with other shoes, and for very few, heel blisters were a problem.

Adidas Gigaride A3

ASICS Gel Nimbus 10

Adidas Gigaride A3

Average rating: 4.5 / 5
based on 38 customer reviews
Feel factor: 7


Best running shoe ever!

(Score 5/5)

I absolutely love this shoe! They are soo comfortable and look great on. I have flat feet so I have a hard time finding running shoes that fit me, infact I havent bought a pair of running shoes in almost 3 years because I havent found any that fit right. I tried this brand on at a department store and loved them, but not the price. So when I found these on amazon I had to have them and am sooo glad that I did!!! Recommend them to anyone and everyone!!!

Posted on: 2010-05-07
By Kristine N. Matthews



Treadmill friendly

(Score 5/5)

I love these shoes. I was always an avid outdoor runner however due to my current location (deployed overseas) I'm unable to run outside. I have tried mutliple times with various shoes to run on a treadmill but always found the constant pounding to become to much for my knees. These shoes are perfect! I gave them a test run on the treadmill this morning and was pleasantly suprised by the support and additional "bounce" they offer. I just got them yesterday and am already shopping for another pair!

Posted on: 2010-02-09
By Alqua D. Light



overall very good

(Score 4/5)

Size seems a little small compared to previous generation adidas running shoes I've own. Excellent flexibility and road feel - very responsive and cushioned. If you prefer a firmer feel (e.g. like Asics cushioned shoes), this will feel too squishy. Very attractive design. Laces are strangely short, but adequate (typically my laces are much too long). Nice improvement over previous generations of the air cushioning Adidas - design of the sole no longer allows rocks to get stuck in bottom of shoe.

Overall very good. Price/value and smaller sizing were criteria that led to lack of an "excellent" rating.

Posted on: 2009-04-24
By Heather Rolland
Helpful index: 100%



Awesome Running Shoe!

(Score 5/5)

This shoe has been great so far! It's good for running, taking classes at the gym. It's a great all-around shoe. Really comfortable and a very cool look to the shoe. Very happy with my purchase!!

Posted on: 2008-09-30
By O. Littler
Helpful index: 100%



Great running shoe but why is price way up?

(Score 5/5)

The double-edged sword of rating a product highly: you help out fellow shoppers but then the vendor raises the price. I bought this exact shoe 1-1/2 yrs ago for $45 w/free Super-Saver shipping. Now the shoe costs $73 + shipping? Maybe we should all keep our mouths shut. And what's w/the different pricing for different sizing? Sounds like discrimination to me. Could be a federal offense.

I've given it 5 stars to see how much higher the price rises.

Posted on: 2008-09-01
By Barbara in NC
Helpful index: 100%

ASICS Gel Nimbus 10

Average rating: 3.5 / 5
based on 13 customer reviews
Feel factor: 5


35 years running

(Score 5/5)

Since retiring, I had bought cheaper jogging shoes to save money. But my knees and one foot started bothering me, so I googled "best running shoes under pronator" and the ASICS Nimbus came up repeatedly. My knees don't hurt any more and my foot stopped hurting the first night. These are great shoes and my body is worth the price.

Posted on: 2009-09-28
By M. Dias



Nicely cushioned, overall a good product

(Score 4/5)

I've been an Asics fan for years now. I know, it's not good to have brand loyalty such that one excludes the possibility of other brands. However, it seems like Asics always fits well, especially for their Wide sizes that I need.

The only issue I have with the shoe is that it seems like the arch of the shoe protrudes a little bit more inward than I would like. It's not significantly disruptive though...it does not really poke your foot or anything. It is noticeable though. It is less so if you happen to use thicker cushioned socks as I do.

The Nimbus is a good shoe to use for runners that just need cushion or perhaps just need a slight amount of stability control. Technically a neutral/cushioned shoe, the Nimbus covers a good range of pronation so that it could be worn comfortably by most people.

If one cannot afford the price (sales happen for Asics through the year, however) the Cumulus is the inexpensive cousin to the Nimbus---similar, but the Nimbus is supposed to be a better shoe, hence the price. One can also just try for older models, although the specifics often change from year to year---this will include things such as the toebox dimensions, flexibility, or cushion/stability of the shoe. It is highly advisable to do a little homework on the different versions of the model you are interested in.

Posted on: 2009-07-20
By CheddarisBetter
Helpful index: 100%



LOVE these shoes!

(Score 5/5)

I was nervous after ordering these shoes because of some of the reviews I read on this and other sites. Needless worrying!! I LOVE these shoes! My second run in them was 10 miles, and I had absolutely none of the aches and pains that often accompany that run (for me, anyway). I suppose that this is another example of how each runner has his or her preferences; I'm just glad I didn't let the negative reviews chase me away!

Posted on: 2009-06-16
By K. Tracy



my favorite running shoe

(Score 5/5)

I have been running in the Nimbus series since 2005. These were just as cushioning as the prior versions.

Posted on: 2009-05-26
By Caren Vance



Blisters and Uncomfortable

(Score 1/5)

I must admit these fit great on in the store. The heel fit is very snug, and the asymetrical lacing was different, but alright and the overall feel was good. Let me just say, I'm extremely picky about my shoes because I walk, jog, run or some other type of exercise just about every day and over the past year I've lost 30 kgs. My last shoes were Nike Air and I wore them until they warped. Every store person tells me Asics is the best, so I figure they have to be an all round excellent shoe and the price I bought them for in Australia is $230. Since I'll be wearing my exercise shoes all the time, price is not the main factor. After 1 hour on the treadmill I was in agony. My heels, my poor, poor heels!!! I couldn't walk for about two hours afterwards. The heel support feels like fiberglass and it has NO GIVE at all and is extremely uncomfortable. The asymetrical toe gave me blisters on both sides of my feet, especially on my toes and I got 1/2 size larger than my street shoes as I normally do, but others might have to try even 1 size larger. Overall, this was the most expensive shoe in the store and more uncomfortable than the cheapest K-Mart brand. The heel supports are far too rigid, and my foot is not very wide at all. I purposely got these shoes so that I wouldn't have to take them back (following everyone's advice about Asics in general) but they were a huge disappointment. I have taken back around 5 or 6 pairs of different shoes now - due to stitching coming undone first try, glue coming undone and pulling fabric inside away, wrong sizing and they didn't go up to my size, extremely uncomfortable and even more. I've tried Saucony, Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Puma, K'Mart brands and so much more. I now have another pair of Nike Air Pegasus and I'll see how these go. Shoes are so personal.

Posted on: 2009-04-23
By N. F.
Helpful index: 60%

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