#Testing out springy shoes zip#

Although it has always been one of the most cushioned shoes on the market, on those runs where you want to feel a bit of zip in your stride, it has been left wanting. To John, “the New ASICS Gel-Nimbus 23 was a surprise! I’ve had versions of this shoe in the past. The latest Gel-Nimbus features never before seen ASICS Technologies, offering the ultimate in protection while delivering a softer feel. If you are looking for a daily shoe that makes running easier then this is it!' During the run I was purposefully trying to ease off the pace but over the course of an hour I was running 15s per km faster than normal. The Fresh Foam X is really responsive but in a very forgiving way.

Not because I was working hard but because the shoe was giving me so much bounce. “I used this shoe for the first time on an easy recovery run after a hard session the day before and was struggling to slow down. The Fresh Foam X midsole, unchanged from the previous version, is still the number one attraction for this model and according to Will “the stuff is brilliant”. I found the shoe to fit like a glove, secure at the back of the heel and in the midfoot but open enough in the toebox not to feel crammed in.” The weave on the Hypoknit upper is more flexible so I would expect this to fit more people's foot shape. “The 3D printed heel counter fits like a glove and there is less of a seam in this model, giving it an excellent wrap around fit at the ankle. In this 11th version, New Balance only made minor changes to the upper, and it didn’t disappoint Will for his first experience with the shoe.

As Will put it, “tweaks and updates usually have a knife-edge to walk don't change too much to upset those that know and love the shoe, but seek constant improvement to appeal to more runners.” When a shoe gets to version 11 it will have a strong following and will usually be pretty dialed in. Ronhill - Best for the Rainy & Windy Days