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 dynablast 4 -white bg
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
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS Novablast 4 is a firm-riding daily trainer which is more suited to faster-paced runs than relaxed runs. It doesn’t quite have the same fun, bouncy ride that the early Novablasts had but it...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
9.5 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Road
“The ASICS GT 2000 12 is a stability trainer that is both durable and versatile trainer built for comfort. Its small but noticeable changes have turned a good trainer into a great one. ” Read expert review
TJ Jones
Road and trail runner, stability shoes expert.
Weight
10 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Road
“The ASICS Gel-Excite 10 is a no-fuss kind of shoe; there are no problems or flashy features: no need to think about it. Instead, this shoe carries the runner smoothly through the miles with neutral...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
Weight
9.4 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Fuji lite 4 is a fantastic versatile trail shoe for the masses. The updates have made the shoe livelier and improved outsole traction leaves no trail unobtainable. ” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
11.7 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS Gel-Kinsei Max is a really comfortable but overpriced maximalist trainer. It has a plush, smooth ride with padded landings but it can only handle slow paces due to its 11.7 oz weight. It...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The ASICS Noosa Tri 15 is a fast-looking and feeling shoe. It’s marketed as a Triathlon shoe that is easy to get on and off I can see why. I thoroughly enjoy wearing these for fast training runs...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
Weight
10.7 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Road
“The ASICS Kayano 30 is a top-tier stability trainer. Drawing inspiration from other ASICS offerings the Kayano has been completely rebuilt for its 30th edition. The result is an adaptable and stable...” Read expert review
TJ Jones
Road and trail runner, stability shoes expert.