Both Pairs of My Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Tore at the Toes After Just a Few Wears

I’ve now bought the Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 twice, and unbelievably, both pairs tore at the exact same spots after only a few wears. The first pair was from Amazon. Even though the return window had passed, they accepted it back after acknowledging it was a manufacturing defect.

Thinking it was just a one-off, I used that refund to buy the exact same model from a different, well-known sports store. I assumed there was no way lightning would strike twice. But guess what? The exact same issue happened again. The shoes started tearing from the toe area—just like the first pair.

I’ve owned countless running shoes over the years, including other Asics models, and have never experienced this kind of problem. I would understand if the shoes were worn out, but this happened within the first month of light use. That’s simply unacceptable for a premium product priced at this level.

It’s clear that this isn’t an isolated defect—numerous customer complaints online report the same problem. This points to a recurring issue in design or materials, and yet nothing seems to be done about it.

I want a full refund for this second pair as well. If a shoe that’s marketed for serious runners can’t survive a few light runs, then Asics has failed to deliver the quality they promise. At this point, I’ve lost trust in the Nimbus 26 model entirely, and I strongly urge Asics to address these defects publicly and take real action to stand by their customers.