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 Gel Cumulus 26
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
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
Cushioning
“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.