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ASICS Metaspeed Edge

90

Great

$250

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$147

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ASICS Gel Contend 7

84

Good

Any colour

$99

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ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

$86

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ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

$140

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 23

89

Great

$120

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ASICS Gel Excite 9

81

Good

$75 $65

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ASICS Superblast

92

Superb

$412

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ASICS GT 1000 10

88

Great

$100

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ASICS Gel Pulse 14

80

Good

$180

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ASICS Gel Pulse 11

85

Good

$89

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Decent

$76

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$105

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$95

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ASICS GT 1000 9

88

Great

$150

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ASICS GT 2000 11

89

Great

Out of stock in all 40 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 40 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 40 shops

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Breathability
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Outsole durability
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Toebox durability
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Season
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Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 25 mm (26)
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Arch Type
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Stiffness
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Heel padding durability
- Good (37)
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Energy return
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Collection
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- ASICS Gel Cumulus (5)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (18)
- Moderate (21)
- Stiff (32)
Deals
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- Under $100 (38)
- Under $50 (2)
Discount
- 50% - 69% (3)
- 30% - 49% (15)
- 30% and below (76)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (5)
- Moderate (20)
- Stiff (47)
Technology
- Ortholite (14)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (1)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (5)
- 4 mm and above (5)
Difference in stiffness in cold
- Small (30)
- Normal (16)
- Big (17)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (37)
- Normal (19)
- Big (7)
Traction
- High (28)
- Medium (13)
Material
- Mesh (73)
- Knit (5)
- Reflective (21)
- Vegan (3)

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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 tonne 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 emphasise what runners need to know so they know what they're getting into.