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  • Terrain

    Road

    Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.

    Trail

    Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.

    Good to know

    As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.

  • Arch support

    Neutral / cushion / high arch

    Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.

    Stability / overpronation / normal arch

    Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.

    Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet

    Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.

    Good to know

    - Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
    - More about arch support in this video.
    - Find your arch type by following steps from this video.

  • Use

    Daily running

    Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.

    Competition

    Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.

    Good to know

    If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.

  • Price
    $70
  • Weight
    Men: 8.5oz
    Women: 7.4oz
  • Width
    Men: Narrow, Normal, Wide
    Women: Narrow, Normal
  • Release date
    Unknown
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Top 17% most popular
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  • The Asics Gel Torrance is a road running shoe that is recommended for those who have neutral foot motion. It uses the synthetic upper materials for added breathability. This is essential in ensuring proper air circulation inside the shoe.
  • Featured in the shoe is the SpEVA midsole, the goal of which is to decrease breakdown and improve bounce back characteristics.
  • Utilized in the outsole area is the Asics High Abrasion Rubber or AHAR material. It aims to give the outer sole sturdiness while also delivering traction for varied paved surfaces.

The Asics Gel Torrance just like its most recent version, the Asics Gel Torrance MX follows the standard shoe measurements when it comes to sizing. It is ideal for medium and narrow-footed runners. The dimensions provided by Asics should be comfortable for them. The shoe is available in a standard medium width for both men’s and women’s version.

Same as with the popular Asics Gel Nimbus 21, the AHAR or Asics High Abrasion Rubber is integrated into the Asics Gel Torrance. This material is strategically placed over the outsole to lessen excessive wear and tear. It also gives traction for both dry and wet routes. It does not add too much weight to the shoe and it also maintains its flexibility.

The Asics Gel Torrance employs the SPEVA midsole that aims to provide maximum energy return and high comfort. This technology is useful for attenuating impact forces. Even if the runner continuously wears the shoe, it heightens durability by decreasing midsole breakdown as well.

The shoe utilizes the Rearfoot Gel cushioning system. The system acts as a shock absorber during foot strike. It is significant in attenuating shock during the toe-off phase. A smoother heel-to-toe transition is allowed because of this technology.

To accommodate a medical orthotic, a removable sock liner is used in the shoe. Orthotic is defined as a shoe insert that is intended to correct an irregular or abnormal walking pattern. It alters slightly the angles at which the foot strikes in a running or walking surface.

Added comfort and breathability is offered by the knit-like upper. Asics integrated the synthetic materials into the Gel Torrance to improve the inflow and outflow of air. As a result, runners will have a more comfortable running experience. This knit-like material is flexible enough to wrap the foot comfortable.

Great in-shoe feel is encouraged by the fabric lining. This material is made up of breathable textiles, the goal of which is to provide better air circulation.

Lightly padded tongue and collar are integrated into the shoe for added support, especially on long-distance walks and runs. They also aim to enhance comfort.

The Asics Gel Torrance also has a lace-up closure. It provides better midfoot security. The laces are semi-elastic and there are extra eyelets to further secure the ankle.

The pull loop at the heel helps facilitate the easy entry of the shoe. 

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