Our ASICS road running shoe reviews give you all the details you need to know so you can decide if a pair is for you or not. We test these shoes ourselves so that we can provide you with relevant insights about each shoe that will impact the way you run. We review different types of ASICS road running shoes, including pairs that would be great for daily running, training sessions, and race days.

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89 mm - 99 mm

89 mm 99 mm
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68 mm - 78 mm

68 mm 78 mm
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2 mm 14 mm
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30 mm - 46 mm

30 mm 46 mm
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106 SA - 171 SA

106 SA 171 SA
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0.3 mm - 2.8 mm

0.3 mm 2.8 mm
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21 mm - 37 mm

21 mm 37 mm
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10N - 27N

10N 27N
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4.6 oz - 11.4 oz

4.6 oz 11.4 oz
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0.32 - 0.93

0.32 0.93
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Difference in midsole softness in cold
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0% - 63%

0% 63%
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22 mm - 32 mm

22 mm 32 mm