Been running 30 years in Asics and they finally gave me reason to look elsewhere.
Nimbus 18’s needed to be replaced. The 19’s are known to be ridiculously mis-sized (and I verified by trying them on) so I jumped to the 20’s. Ran an easy 7 in them this afternoon and they are awful. Tight toe box, hard bottom, just an all-around brutal ride.
I like a 10mm drop since I have calf issues from time to time.
Anyone make a similar jump and have recommendation that worked for you?
2 of my favorite shoes are the Addidas UltraBoost and Brooks Levitate.
For tempo and interval runs, I switch between Brooks Launch and Saucany Ride
I’ve done Nimbus → Saucony Ride → Brooks Glycerin. Really like the Glycerin, 10mm drop as well. You could try Brooks Ghost which is pretty popular.
The launch, ride and levitate aren’t really in the same category other than all are neutral shoes. The Nimbus is a high cushioned shoe the other’s aren’t as high cushioned
The Glycerin 16 hit my LRS last week and are a bit softer than the 15’s, I really liked both the 15s and 16s., probably with a nod to the 16s
Other high cushioned neutral shoes you may want to try:
Adidas Supernova
NB 880 You could also try the 840, 990 and 1080 although I think the 880 is the best shoe of that group ymmv
Saucony Freedom ISO 2
Hoka Bondi, cavu, elevon, clifton
361 Spire 3 (not released just yet) Meraki, Stratomic
that’s off the top of my head and should be enough to get you started. There are some other threads I’ve chimed in on with neutral, high cushioned shoes you may want to search for
The launch, ride and levitate aren’t really in the same category other than all are neutral shoes. The Nimbus is a high cushioned shoe the other’s aren’t as high cushioned
The Glycerin 16 hit my LRS last week and are a bit softer than the 15’s, I really liked both the 15s and 16s., probably with a nod to the 16s
Other high cushioned neutral shoes you may want to try:
Adidas Supernova
NB 880 You could also try the 840, 990 and 1080 although I think the 880 is the best shoe of that group ymmv
Saucony Freedom ISO 2
Hoka Bondi, cavu, elevon, clifton
361 Spire 3 (not released just yet) Meraki, Stratomic
that’s off the top of my head and should be enough to get you started. There are some other threads I’ve chimed in on with neutral, high cushioned shoes you may want to search for
Thanks All!
DD - At your suggestion, I read every thread I could find on ST regarding shoes and I’m now convinced any change from my current shoe will cause an injury. 
My solution is to search the internet and buy every pair of Nimbus 18’s I can find.
If that doesn’t work, I’m going to try the Bondi and Glycerin.
I moved from the Nimbus to the Bondi and am very happy with the move. Especially when you can find a pair on sale!
I moved from the Nimbus to the Bondi and am very happy with the move. Especially when you can find a pair on sale!
Since there’s a big heel drop difference, did you transition slowly or just go for it?
I moved from the Nimbus to the Bondi and am very happy with the move. Especially when you can find a pair on sale!
Ditto. I ran in the Nimbus for years, then they started getting crummy. At the time, the Bondi was too narrow for me. Then they went wide, and I have not looked back. I’m on my third pair. Not everyone likes the “new” Bondi though, and it’s very different from the Nimbus.
I also ran in the Nimbus for years. they seem to have peaked around the 16 and gotten steadily worse since then. I have wide feet with a very high / stiff arch. I’m a forefoot striker.
I now use and highly recommend the Nike Zoom Fly. Squashy and fast with a roomy toe box. 10mm drop.
I just went for it. Alternated shoes for a few runs, but the Hoka felt so nice that the back-and-forth didn’t last too long.
Since there’s a big heel drop difference, did you transition slowly or just go for it
It’s a 5mm drop difference. I’d not worry too much about that. 3 runs, at most, is my guess how long you may notice it.
People get wrapped up in drop of a shoe. You have to remember you’re talking about a compressible material under your foot, one where you’re landing with multiples of your body weight on that compressible material.
Or as I tell me athletes:
Think less & run more
Try the Nike Vomero v13.
Look at the new Saucony Ride. It’s pretty plush (in the past it was not but they’ve went 180 deg with that shoe). You could try the Triumph. I’m not sure that I’ve tried on a softer feeling shoe, but I feel super slow in it.
I tried the Bondi but it was way too stiff for my foot. I started getting PF issues and I’ve never had that in the past. Quit wearing it and they went away. I do have a high arch.
Brian, please tell me about the new Brooks foam found in the 16s, is it just a cushioning thing or is there some of the pop like a levitate or react? I’m eagerly awaiting the 16s to come in. Are they a great shoe? In your opinion. The 15s are on steep discount, and I’m thinking of grabbing a pair but the 16s sound pretty great as well.
The launch, ride and levitate aren’t really in the same category other than all are neutral shoes. The Nimbus is a high cushioned shoe the other’s aren’t as high cushioned
The Glycerin 16 hit my LRS last week and are a bit softer than the 15’s, I really liked both the 15s and 16s., probably with a nod to the 16s
Other high cushioned neutral shoes you may want to try:
Adidas Supernova
NB 880 You could also try the 840, 990 and 1080 although I think the 880 is the best shoe of that group ymmv
Saucony Freedom ISO 2
Hoka Bondi, cavu, elevon, clifton
361 Spire 3 (not released just yet) Meraki, Stratomic
that’s off the top of my head and should be enough to get you started. There are some other threads I’ve chimed in on with neutral, high cushioned shoes you may want to search for
I started getting PF issues
While maybe not related to your shoe, if you have PF issues you should move to a higher drop shoe and/or put a heel lift in. A lower drop shoe will tend to aggravate PF
I’m fond of “miles, not millimeters” but “think less & run more” is also pretty good.