Asics GEL-Nimbus 19

$200; Men’s 312 g (11 oz.), Women’s 252 g (8.9 oz.); Drop ratio: 10 mm One of Asics’s most beloved creations receives a massive upgrade. Fans of this hugely popular shoe should not fret: the significant tweaks don’t overhaul the Nimbus, so much as incorporate some of the major design developments in the last couple of years. The first big upgrade is an all-new mesh upper, helping the Nimbus shed a little weight and improve on the styling. Gradient mesh gives and tightens depending on the foot’s motion. Asics also altered the last that the Nimbus is built on and tweaked its trussic system for a slightly smoother ride. The other sizable bump for the Nimbus 19 is the use of FlyteFoam in the midsole. This new technology is a major improvement and makes this premium trainer a dream to run on.