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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asics superblast 2 - white bg
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.
Weight
10.5 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Trail
“The ASICS Trabuco Max 3 is an awesome max-cushioned all-terrain trail shoe. It will allow you to take on trails with less effort and feel fabulous while doing it. ” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
Weight
9.3 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Dynablast is a marvelous everyday shoe. The lightweight feel and additional midsole foam give the Dynablast a mildly lively ride that is uniform and classic. With a reasonable price tag this shoe...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
10.7 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 is a cushioned daily trainer that is an everyday shoe for most runners of all abilities. It has great outsole grip, soft enough cushion, and a stable, responsive ride. ” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
Weight
10.5 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“ASICS Gel-Pulse 14 is an attractive medium-profile shoe with a comfortable fit and neutral support yet average feel underfoot. The biggest strength comes in durability for a heel strike with a gel...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
30+ Years of Running Experience