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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This is a picture of the ASICS GT 1000 13
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
Weight
6.5 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Racing
“The ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris is a really fast but firm racer best suited to half marathons. It has a stiff midsole with an aggressive forefoot rocker but the new FF Turbo+ foam doesn't compress much...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.9 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 is a cushioned daily trainer that is an everyday shoe for most runners of all abilities. It has a great rocker ride that is both smooth and soft. The heel tab can rub the back...” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
Weight
11.1 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Asics Gel Trabuco 12 is an exceptionally stable all-terrain running shoe that inspires confidence on varied terrain types, including dirt, grass, snow, and ice.” Read expert review
Katherine Takai
Long Distance Runner, former Sprinter.