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ASICS Gel Contend 8

84

Good

Any color

$96

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ASICS GT 1000 10

88

Great

$102

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ASICS Dynablast 3

85

Good

Any color

$100

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ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

$110

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ASICS Gel Contend 7

84

Good

$114

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$150 $140

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ASICS Gel Excite 9

81

Good

$129

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ASICS Magic Speed 3

91

Superb

$160 $148

Save 8%

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ASICS Superblast

92

Superb

$310

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$133

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 23

89

Great

$120

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ASICS S4+ Yogiri
New

82

Good

$200

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ASICS GT 2000 10

89

Great

$140

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$171

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ASICS Gel Pulse 11

85

Good

$86

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

$78

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ASICS GT 1000 9

88

Great

$150

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$107

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ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Novablast 2

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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Heel to toe drop
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Use
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Strike Pattern
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Type
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Width
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Features
- Carbon plate (14)
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- Orthotic friendly (73)
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Shock absorption
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Arch support
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Midsole softness
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Condition
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- Plantar fasciitis (6)
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- Achilles tendonitis (5)
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Breathability
- Breathable (23)
- Moderate (37)
- Warm (10)
Outsole durability
- Good (37)
- Decent (12)
- Bad (2)
Toebox durability
- Good (17)
- Decent (18)
- Bad (19)
Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 25 mm (26)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (30)
- 30 mm or more (28)
Stiffness
- Flexible (1)
- Moderate (36)
- Stiff (44)
Season
- Winter (1)
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- All seasons (69)
Arch Type
- High arch (66)
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Heel padding durability
- Good (41)
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- Bad (3)
Trail terrain
- Light (7)
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- Technical (3)
Weight
- 5.3oz and below (6)
- 7.1oz - 8.8oz (16)
- 8.8oz - 10.6oz (51)
- 10.6oz - 12.3oz (11)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (20)
- Moderate (22)
- Stiff (35)
Color
Collection
- ASICS Gel Nimbus (6)
- ASICS Gel Kayano (7)
- ASICS Gel (41)
- Asics Novablast (4)
- ASICS Gt 2000 (5)
- ASICS Gel Excite (5)
- ASICS Gel Cumulus (5)
- ASICS Metaspeed (8)
- ASICS Gt 1000 (6)
- ASICS FF Blast (7)
Traction
- High (34)
- Moderate (13)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (5)
- Moderate (20)
- Stiff (53)
Deals
- On sale (37)
- Deals (14)
- Outlet (8)
- Under $100 (33)
- Under $50 (4)
Technology
- Ortholite (17)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (1)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (5)
- 4 mm and above (5)
Discount
- 50% - 69% (3)
- 30% - 49% (12)
- 30% and below (78)
Material
- Mesh (79)
- Knit (5)
- Vegan (3)
- Reflective (23)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (42)
- Normal (19)
- Big (7)

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Over time, we've meticulously tested several ASICS running shoes - the resulting reviews of which are listed on this page. We've reviewed a ton of ASICS running shoes that can be compatible with all types of runners - whether they're heel-strikers or forefoot-strikers, have high-arches or low-arches, or prefer high-drop or low-drop shoes. In each of our reviews, we emphasize what runners need to know so they know what they're getting into.