Asics Running Shoes Reviews

Asics is the Japanese giant of running shoes. The Asics name is an acronym of the latin motto "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" which is "Healty Mind in a Healty Body". Founded in 1949 by Kirachiro Onitsuka. Asics makes some of the most popular running shoes worldwide, from the cushioned Cumulus and Nimbus to the stability Kayano and GT series. Asics' lineup of running shoes is impressive: being the focus sport for the company, they have plenty of options to fit many different runners.

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Weight
8.7 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS Novablast 5 is an excellent, versatile daily trainer and the best Novablast version to date. The new FF Blast Max midsole made from POE is a significant improvement over the EVA midsoles of...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
9.9 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS GlideRide Max is a high stack daily trainer that can handle those long runs and the daily miles. With a price tag that is lower than the ASICS Superblast, this can be a valuable option if...” Read expert review
Paul Soriano
Shoe Obsessed Runner
Weight
7.5 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Asics Noosa Tri 16 is lightweight, comfortable, and affordable shoe. It is definitely an eye catcher. People will definitely wonder what you are wearing with these funky colorways. The only...” Read expert review
Justin Alpaugh
Ultrarunner and running shoes expert.
Weight
9.7 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Road
“The ASICS GT 1000 13 is a budget-conscious stability trainer. While this edition has undergone some updates that improve the GT 1000, its drawbacks overshadow these enhancements, making it an average...” Read expert review
TJ Jones
Road and trail runner, stability shoes expert.
Weight
8.5 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Racing
“The Asics Magic Speed 4 is most easily defined as a budget friendly super shoe. The full length carbon plate will instantly energize your race times or speed training up to the big race.” Read expert review
Jeremy Yoder
Trail and road running expert.
Weight
9.2 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Trail
“The ASICS Fuji Lite 5 is a colorful, light and nimble trail shoe designed for zipping down the trail. The shoes are built for speed and are made with an environmental mindset.” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
11 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Road
“Overall, the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 is a solid choice for runners seeking stability and comfort without sacrificing performance. Its supportive midsole, adaptive upper, and durable outsole combine to...” Read expert review
TJ Jones
Road and trail runner, stability shoes expert.
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS Superblast 2 is a great versatile daily trainer with a stable and max-cushioned ride. It's capable of a wide range of paces from recovery to marathon pace and is arguably one of the best...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
7.4 oz.
Drop
7 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Asics Hyper Speed 4 is a great low budget option used for daily training. The Hyper Speed 4 is light weight and has been durable. For a shoe priced at 100 you definitely get value with every mile!” Read expert review
Justin Alpaugh
Ultrarunner and running shoes expert.
Weight
6.4 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Racing
“The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris is a good racer with a firm ride. It’s suited to forefoot strikers with powerful push-offs because it relies on a strong force to create bounce and propulsion. It...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert