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ASICS GT 1000 11

86

Great

Any colour

$109

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ASICS Gel Contend 7

85

Good

Any colour

$105

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ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

$105

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ASICS Gel Excite 9

81

Good

$105

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ASICS S4+ Yogiri

89

Great

$200

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$105

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$105

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ASICS Gel Pulse 14

80

Good

$100 $87

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ASICS Gel Kayano 29

88

Great

$1420

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ASICS Trabuco 14
New

81

Good

$145

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ASICS Superblast

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano 28

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Gel Nimbus 24

88

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS GT 1000 12

84

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS GT 1000 10

88

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

86

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops

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Heel to toe drop
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2 mm - 14 mm

2 mm 14 mm
Width / Fit
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86 mm - 101 mm

86 mm 101 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (11)
- Medium (41)
- Wide (7)
67 mm - 78 mm

67 mm 78 mm
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- 2026 (4)
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79 - 93

79 93
Race distance
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- Ultra (3)
Energy return
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42% - 79%

42% 79%
Shock absorption
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103 SA - 171 SA

103 SA 171 SA
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (64)
- Heel strike (60)
Type
- For heavy runners (13)
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- Comfortable (7)
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- Super trainer (9)
- Durable (12)
Heel stack
- 30 mm - 35 mm (31)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (38)
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30 mm - 46 mm

30 mm 46 mm
Width
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Price
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Breathability
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Features
- Carbon plate (15)
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- Orthotic friendly (75)
- Removable insole (75)
- Rock plate (3)
- Sockless wear (12)
- Sustainable (17)
Arch support
- Stability (16)
- Neutral (68)
Midsole softness
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22 AC - 45 AC

22 AC 45 AC
Condition
- Flat feet (16)
- Plantar fasciitis (13)
- Knee pain (2)
- Achilles tendonitis (9)
- Shin splints (11)
- Bunions (4)
- Hallux rigidus (2)
- Haglund's deformity (20)
Outsole durability
- Good (40)
- Decent (13)
- Bad (2)
0.3 mm - 2.8 mm

0.3 mm 2.8 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (17)
- Decent (21)
- Bad (20)
Stiffness
- Flexible (9)
- Moderate (27)
- Stiff (21)
9N - 27N

9N 27N
Arch Type
- High arch (68)
- Low arch (16)
Season
- Winter (1)
- Summer (24)
- All seasons (73)
Heel padding durability
- Good (44)
- Decent (12)
- Bad (3)
Weight
- < 5.3 oz (6)
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (18)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (50)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (10)
4.6 oz - 11.4 oz

4.6 oz 11.4 oz
Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 25 mm (25)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (29)
- > 30 mm (30)
21 mm - 38 mm

21 mm 38 mm
Colour
Collection
- ASICS Gel Nimbus (5)
- ASICS Gel Kayano (6)
- ASICS Gel (38)
- Asics Novablast (4)
- ASICS Gt 2000 (5)
- ASICS Gel Cumulus (5)
- ASICS FF Blast (7)
- ASICS Metaspeed (8)
- ASICS Gel Excite (5)
- ASICS Gel Contend (3)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (20)
- Moderate (23)
- Stiff (36)
Toebox height
- Low (8)
- Medium (24)
- High (10)
22 mm - 32 mm

22 mm 32 mm
Deals
- On sale (35)
- Deals (15)
- Outlet (7)
- Under $100 (27)
- Under $50 (2)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (5)
- Moderate (20)
- Stiff (55)
Traction
- High (38)
- Moderate (13)
0.32 - 0.96

0.32 0.96
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (9)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (7)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (3)
Discount
- 50% - 70% (1)
- 30% - 50% (15)
- < 30% (68)
Technology
- Ortholite (17)
Material
- Mesh (79)
- Knit (5)
- Vegan (4)
- Reflective (25)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (1)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (6)
- > 4 mm (5)
2.7 mm - 4.5 mm

2.7 mm 4.5 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (46)
- Normal (19)
- Big (7)
0% - 63%

0% 63%

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