Is the Nimbl x Nike shoe different from the Ultimate Exceed Pro?

Underneath, no. Nimbl says the Étoile is based on the race-proven Exceed Pro Edition, and the Stardust Origine lists the same key features: 192 g in size 43, under 2 mm of sole stack, a microfiber upper with the new ventilation layout and BOA Li2 with cotton lace guides. What differs is the finish and the story: Nimbl made the Stardust Origine with Nike, a performance partner of Visma | Lease a Bike, to mark Jonas Vingegaard completing all three Grand Tours. Both are limited editions that Nimbl now lists as retired.

How do Nimbl shoes size?

Nimbl sizes by length. Trace your foot with the heel against a wall, measure heel to longest toe in cm and compare it with the inner-sole length in Nimbl’s table in the size guide. Nimbl’s own examples: a 27.3 cm foot is a 44 (27.5 cm insole) and a 25.8 cm foot is a 41.5 — so don’t pick a size whose insole is shorter than your foot. Size for your longer foot; if your feet differ by more than 5 mm, Nimbl asks you to contact them. road.cc’s tester ended up half a size above his usual size in other brands, so trust the measurement, not your usual number.

Which pedals do Nimbl road shoes work with? Can I use Speedplay?

The standard chassis takes three-bolt road cleats (Look KEO, Shimano SPD-SL). Nimbl says Speedplay cleats also fit the three-hole sole with Speedplay’s own baseplate, which comes with the cleats. Nimbl also makes a four-bolt Speedplay-specific chassis for the Exceed and Glide lines, used with Speedplay’s protection shim. The Urano gravel shoe takes 2-bolt SPD.

How do I clean Nimbl shoes, and will they stretch?

Nimbl’s uppers are a premium microfiber that, Nimbl says, does not stretch when wet — so choose the size that fits now rather than one you expect to break in. Clean them with warm water and dish soap and let them air dry. Don’t heat-mould them: Nimbl shoes aren’t heat-mouldable and doing it voids the warranty. Heel pieces and BOA dials are replaceable.

NIMBL x Nike Ultimate Exceed Stardust

Origine Edition

€649,95

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NIMBL x Nike Ultimate Exceed Stardust - Origine Edition

Technologies

Specifications

Closure	2 × BOA Li2, cotton lace guides
Outsole	Monocoque carbon
Sole stack	< 2 mm (Nimbl)
Weight	192 g (size 43, Nimbl)
Upper	Microfiber, redesigned ventilation
Cleat system	Road 3-bolt (Look, Shimano)
Fit	One width; wider-than-average last (Nimbl)
Made in	Italy, handmade
Sizes	EU 38–47 (half sizes 41.5–46.5; varies by colour)

Carbon sole

The sole plate is made of carbon fibre rather than nylon or carbon-reinforced nylon. Carbon is stiffer and lighter, so less of your effort is lost to flex; the brand’s stiffness index is in the spec table.

Race proven

Nimbl says the Pro Edition these shoes are based on is a favourite among its professional riders for its range of sizes and specifications.

Racing design

Nimbl says racing is about being essential, practical and visible: the best materials to keep the shoe light and functional, and a generous logo to stand out in every race.

BOA Li2 with cotton lace guides

The BOA Li2 fit system gives a micro-adjustable, precise fit built for tough conditions. Nimbl has updated it with cotton lace guides to make the upper more comfortable.

Redesigned ventilation

Nimbl has moved the ventilation holes to more strategic areas of the shoe, which it says helps in hot conditions and when riding at slow speeds.

NIMBL x Nike Ultimate Exceed Stardust - Origine Edition

Compare with

	NIMBL x Nike Ultimate Exceed Stardust - Origine EditionLimited Nimbl x Nike editions of the Ultimate Exceed Pro: the same 192 g (size 43) race shoe, with a monocoque carbon sole under 2 mm, BOA Li2 dials with cotton lace guides and the new ventilation layout, in a collector’s finish.	NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Ultimate Exceed 2026 - Pro Edition Choose it for the race-configured Exceed: 192 g (size 43), cotton BOA lace guides, redesigned ventilation, same €559 RRP.	NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Exceed Ultimate Glide 2026 - Pro Edition Choose it for Nimbl’s lightest BOA road shoe: Glide Pro, 172 g in size 43, with a 1.2 mm tongueless microfiber upper.
Regular price	€649,95	€559,00	€559,00
Safety rating	—	—	—
Closure	2 × BOA Li2, cotton lace guides	2 × BOA Li2, cotton lace guides	2 × BOA Li2
Outsole	Monocoque carbon	Monocoque carbon	New monocoque carbon chassis
Sole stack	< 2 mm (Nimbl)	< 2 mm (Nimbl)	< 2 mm (Nimbl)
Weight	192 g (size 43, Nimbl)	192 g (size 43, Nimbl)	172 g (size 43, Nimbl)
Upper	Microfiber, redesigned ventilation	Microfiber, redesigned ventilation	1.2 mm microfiber, tongueless, memory foam
Cleat system	Road 3-bolt (Look, Shimano)	Road 3-bolt (Look, Shimano SPD-SL); Speedplay via baseplate	Road 3-bolt (Look, Shimano SPD-SL); Speedplay via baseplate
Fit	One width; wider-than-average last (Nimbl)	One width; wider-than-average last (Nimbl)	One width; wider-than-average last (Nimbl)
Made in	Italy, handmade	Italy, handmade	Italy, handmade
Sizes	EU 38–47 (half sizes 41.5–46.5; varies by colour)	EU 37–47 (half sizes 39.5–46.5)	EU 39–46 (half sizes 43.5–45.5)

Spare parts & accessories

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NIMBL x Nike Ultimate Exceed Stardust - Origine Edition

Size guide

EU	US	Insole length (cm)	Insole length (in)	Toe box width (cm)
37	—	22.8	9.0	8.5
38	—	23.6	9.3	8.7
39	5	24.2	9.5	8.9
40	6	24.8	9.8	9.1
40.5	6.5	25.1	9.9	9.1
41	7	25.5	10.0	9.2
41.5	7.5	25.8	10.2	9.2
42	8	26.3	10.4	9.35
42.5	8.5	26.6	10.5	9.35
43	9	26.9	10.6	9.55
43.5	9.5	27.2	10.7	9.55
44	10	27.5	10.8	9.7
44.5	10.5	27.8	10.9	9.7
45	11	28.1	11.1	9.85
45.5	11.5	28.5	11.2	9.85
46	12	28.8	11.3	10
46.5	12.5	29.1	11.5	10
47	13	29.4	11.6	10.3
47.5	13.5	29.8	11.7	10.3
48	14	30.1	11.9	10.5

Nimbl lists the inner-sole length of each size. Measure your foot (heel against a wall, to the longest toe) and take the size that most closely matches it without being shorter — Nimbl’s examples: 27.3 cm = EU 44, 25.8 cm = EU 41.5. Size for your longer foot; if your feet differ by more than 5 mm, Nimbl asks you to contact them. All Nimbl shoes are built on a wider-than-average last, in one width, and are not heat-mouldable. Nimbl sells EU 39.5, which its chart does not list.

How to measure

Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe and measure the distance in centimetres. Measure both feet and go by the longer one.

Find your size with a shoe you already own

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An estimate from each brand’s official size chart. Width, volume and the last also change the fit — if in doubt, ask us.

Description

Limited Nimbl x Nike editions of the Ultimate Exceed Pro: the same 192 g (size 43) race shoe, with a monocoque carbon sole under 2 mm, BOA Li2 dials with cotton lace guides and the new ventilation layout, in a collector’s finish. Nimbl made the Stardust Origine with Nike, a performance partner of Visma | Lease a Bike, to mark Jonas Vingegaard completing all three Grand Tours. Buy it for the edition; if you just want the performance, the Exceed Pro Edition is the same shoe underneath.

Based on the Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition (Nimbl); 192 g in size 43
Monocoque carbon sole, under 2 mm of stack; three-bolt road cleats (Look, Shimano)
BOA Li2 dials with cotton lace guides
Microfiber upper with the redesigned ventilation layout
Limited Nimbl x Nike editions, now retired by Nimbl; handmade in Italy

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