

Asics, in the past few years, has dramatically increased their offering of running shoes, adding a few different collections.
Here a guide to understand what collections are there, what kind of shoes are part of the collection and who they cater to.
Asics Gel Series
In the “Gel” collection we put all the classic ASICS best-selling running shoes, such as the Gel-Cumulus, Gel-Nimbus and Gel-Kayano.
These shoes are meant for training miles and emphasise comfort.
Asics Blast Series
In the “Blast” collection – so named because of the midsole foam used – you will find shoes that are bouncy and lightweight. The most famous shoes in this collection are the Novablast and the Superblast.
Asics Speed Series
The “Speed” collection includes all the racing shoes for Asics. They use a more performance-oriented version of Blast foam and are more reactive. Many models in this line use carbon plates in the midsole to increase performance. Most notable models in this series are the Metaspeed Sky and Edge.
Asics Fuji Series
In honor of the famous Japanese mountain, the Fuji series includes all of Asics Trail running shoes. Most notable models are the Fuji Speed and Fuji Lite.
If you’re looking for a shoe that can handle most types of runs, this is a great shoe. Beginner runners will love this shoe as an all-around shoe that can provide great cushion and a smooth ride. Intermediate to advanced runners will likely use this for easy and long run days. Most runners will be able to use this for some uptempo days – think marathon paced runs.
If you have had issues with a high heel tab, then this shoe will likely rub on your ankles. If you’re looking for a highly durable shoe, I’m not sure this shoe will last given the outsole.
This is ideal for a runner who is looking for a premium stability trainer that is tried and true,while built for miles
The Kayano would not be for someone who is looking for a lighter weight stability trainer
If you find the Novablast not cushioned enough or too heavy, the Superblast 2 is a good option.
If you’re looking for a shoe that feels like a super shoe but doesn’t have a stiff plate in it, the Superblast 2 is the perfect shoe.
If you like flexible trainers with lots of ground feel, the Superblast 2 is not the shoe for you.
If you have really wide feet, the Superblast 2 will be too narrow for you.
The Asics Magic Speed 4 is designed to be a tempo training shoe. It will also hold its own in 5k or 10k races and possibly longer. Speed is the name of the game.
Don’t expect to find a ton of comfort with these on long slow runs. They have lots of cushion but are in no way a daily trainer.
This shoe is best for runners who are looking for a daily trainer or fleet shoe for trail races a half marathon distance or under.
This shoe won’t work as well for runners seeking gnarly terrain or planning runs of 20 miles or greater.
If you have long, bounding, powerful strides, the Sky Paris is a good option for you.
If you’re a heavy forefoot striker, the Sky Paris is also for you.
If your strides are light, fast and short, the Sky Paris is not for you.
If you like a prominent forefoot rocker, the Sky Paris is also not for you.
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