The BEST Running Shoe For Heavy Runners?! *NIMBUS 25* 

Hey Chris! Glad you're enjoying the Nimbus 25, it's a beauty. Have a great evening!

I’m 220 and I’ve found that the best running shoes for runners in most reviews is being done by people that weigh anywhere from 130lbs to 170lbs 90% of the time and they all speak highly of shoes that can’t handle a larger person. We quite literally will just collapse the foam, but everyone else talks about how it feels like walking on pillows…. And it does inside the shoe store at first, but when you actually start running in them you have none of the support you need and my back and legs would start hurting chronically until I switched to a less recommended shoe due to having stiffer foam. Which turns out to be perfect for heavier people…. It’s just like with vehicle and the suspension that provides a nice comfortable ride for a Honda Civic won’t work for a Cadillac Escalade that’s many times bigger and heavier. It will just bottom out the suspension and ride like hell because the SUV is much heavier…. So it just makes sense that heavier people can’t get the same results out of the same foam smaller people can. We larger people need a more robust heavy duty foam to run on. The shoes you got are on my short list of shoes I enjoyed running in. If you like the Gel Nimbus might I also recommend trying out the brooks glycerin 20(specifically the 20). I’ve fallen in love with it. And I’d considered a direct competitor to the gel Nimbus, kind of like BMW vs Mercedes. It will all boils down to minor differences in preference but you can’t go wrong with either the ASIC Gel nimbus or the Brooks glycerin 20. Brooks knocked it out of the park with the 20. Definitely worth trying on and moving around in next time you replace your running shoes.

@@Dara-ih6jq I did have my eye on the Glycerin as well when I was looking for another shoe to rotate with the Nimbus 25. Ended up catching the Novablast 3 on sale at the time and I really love it as it gives a good bit of energy return in each step while still being very comfortable. I've still got my eye on Brooks though with that Ghost Max coming next month I believe.

I’m 56kg (123 pounds/super light but I am 14 so it’s normal) and this shoe doesn’t feel super soft, the NB 1080v13 is way softer but this shoe feels SUPER bouncy for me even tho soooo many reviewers say this shoe lacks energy return but for me, maybe because I’m very light, this shoe feels amazing, not too soft but soft enough for basically 0 ground feel and 100% protection and it’s very bouncy

How are the sektchers max road 6?

So far so good. Comfortable. Only have about 10 miles in them but slowly building.

@@blaineblasdell5151 thanks for your reply. I've seen them on sale at a few places here, I'll try them on if I see them again :)

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I'm about this weight, would you still day that a month later? Looking and considering

@@owenpatrick874 yeah my nimbus 25's have been serving me quite well, my knees and heels feel significantly relieved since I've been wearing these for short runs

@@owenpatrick874 the only problem that I have with these is the heat build up u get to feel after maybe an hour of wearing these

I was 320lbs a year ago and I got the Brooks Adrenaline 22 from 2022 and using those shoes I got down to 190 and they are still holding up great after doing 2 to 5 miles of walking daily. As a heavier person definitely don’t want those super soft squishy shoes that everyone talks about because those people worry about 130 pounds and people ourselves we’ll just completely collapse the foam. So you want something with a bit more support it is not so squishy….. think of it kind of like suspension for vehicles what would give a Honda Civic a nice comfortable ride would completely bottom out if you use that same suspension on a truck. Do you need a much more busy and rigid suspension to get that same quality of right out of a much heavier vehicle. So keep that in mind. a pillow on your foot inside the shoe store won’t necessarily give you the support you need when walking and running and could lead to back pain and leg pain because you like the support to keep your walking/running stride in good form. Brooks are rly good for heavier people in the 250+lbs. because a lot of these running shoes are literally made for typical runners who don’t weigh more than 170 pounds most of them are closer to 130 so what is a great she will not be a great year for someone who quite literally more than twice as heavy. I highly suggest Brooks Adrenaline 23. Each year they come out with a new model, but the 23 is the one through 2023 and it’s supposed to have some pretty good improvements over the 22 that I have. But since I’m starting to run now and not walk, I’m looking at the brooks glycerin because those have a bit more foam for high impact but I would be giving up the stability you get with the adrenaline, which is really important for people just getting into exercising. because the most important thing when you first start out is that you keep doing it the last thing you need is something causing you pain that makes you had to stop so you’re number one goal should be getting issue that he’s going to support you and keep you feeling good and getting back out there every day. And for that, I would suggest looking at the Brooks adrenaline line. They make a GTS variant of their shoes also that offers even further support.

Ghost Max as well.

Hey Ken! The Nike ZoomX invincible is another one of my favorites for the max cushion category. Might be work checking out :) thanks for tuning in!!

@@BrendonCamm(lol I’m late by 9 months, anyway) I wouldn’t recommend the Nike invincible 3 since it has terrible lockdown issues due to the lack of heel cushioning and it’s also extremely unstable and that wouldn’t be good if a basketball player got his ankle rolled the day before a game, it’s still an amazing super soft and bouncy shoe, but you just have to deal with the heel slippage and have super strong Dwane Johnson ankles

The sc trainer is definitely a beauty. Can't wait for the V2;

Have you tried running in it? It’s great.

Ah, yeah for some the max cushion trend isnt great. I'm a sucker for some thick cush though!

When you’re over 200 pounds you’ll learn to appreciate it

​​​@@BrendonCamm ​Nimbus is the best shoe in the market for walking, standing for multiple hours, brisk walk and jogging, and treadmill use. Top tier (not the best in class though) for recovery as well. Great all rounder for daily, lifestyle and gym use as well , although a bit on the cushion-y side for some. Cumulus 25 is a good firmer option but not as comfortable. For above 200lbs~ Nimbus still wins though (even for weights) Not recommended for higher speed running, racing and lifestyle/gym use if you are on the lighter side.

maybe not for marathon but for longevity and overall comfort i definitely recommend!

Did you ever try it? I’m in the same spot.

@@rdd25 I tried nimbus, nb fresh foam more trail, trabuco max 2, and I ended up choosing kayano 29. I overpronate so Kayano was my choice. I also got a pair of hierro v7 for the mountain parts. Hope this helps.

Kayano for sure.

I’m 95kg and have flat feet too. @brendoncamm please reply us and give a recommendation haha

Hey! That's fantastic, really happy that you're starting your running journey :D I'm not a big fan of how On shoes feel, I like a bit of a softer shoe so for me the Nimbus 25 is my choice. If you like a bit of a firmer shoe then the on may be for you :) I hope you have a great day, thanks for tuning in!

@@BrendonCamm yeah the previoua version is pretty firm. But this new version they remove the speedboard and improve the foam. Anyway let's see which one I'll buy. Thanks man! 😊

Back at it!! Thanks for tuning in 😁

For sure!

That's a good point! Definitely can cause more harm than good for some runners depending on their gait. Thanks for tuning in and for the great tip!

Is there a balance? I have bad knee pain but need the cushion especially with my weird calluses.

Absolutely!! Great option for you to try out :)