The Asics Gel Flash is a sleek minimalist shoes.  Comfortable and lightweight it is designed for every day use.  It is a flexible shoes with sound cushioning.  Asics delivers another great shoes at a very affordable price.

 

 

 

Features of the Asics Gel Flash includes:

• Removable sockliner
• Rearfoot GEL® Cushioning System
• Breathable open mesh upper
• Synthetic overlays
• Rubber outsoles
• Pre-Laced Design

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING FOOT ARCH TYPES: High Arch, Normal Arch,  Medium Arch (See Foot Types)

 

PLUSES

• Soft fabric lining
• Affordable price
• Lightweight shoes
• Reflective materials to enhance visibility at night
• Great support and extra cushioning
• Wide toe box
• Enjoy easy movement – shoes is very flexible
• Great look with contrasting colors

 

MINUSES

• Not much negative about this shoe if you like a minimalist shoes.
• Just a note that this shoes runs slightly smaller, so you may have to buy a 1/2 size up

 
Pricing: From $60.00 to $74.95

The Asics GEL Contend is a great, affordably priced shoes for new runners.

The shoe is ideal for casual runners that are under pronators to overpronators.

 

 

 

Features of the Asics Gel Contend includes:

• Rearfoot GEL® Cushioning System
• Removable sock liner
• Breathable textile-mesh lining
• Durable rubber outsole
  

 

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING FOOT ARCH TYPES: Normal Arch,  Medium Arch (See Foot Types)

 

PLUSES

• Low entry price
• Reflective materials to enhance visibility at night
• Great support and extra cushioning
• Great for beginner runners and those wanting more cushioning
• Lightweight

 

MINUSES

• This is a low mileage shoe and truly for the casual runner

 

Pricing: From $49.99 to $57.95

Asics successfully reduced the weight for the male model  by 1/2 an ounce in this release.   The Asics Gel Cumulus 14 is still a great shoe for beginners, as well as experience runners.The new release comes with some great technical updates that provides for an even more comfortable and cushioned ride.  This shoe is great for underpronators and mild overpronators.

Features of the Asics Gel Cumulus 14 includes:

• Impact Guidance System that enhances the foot natural gait
• ComforDry™ Sockliner with anti-odor properties
• Gender Specific Forefoot Cushioning
• Forefoot and Rearfoot Gel Cushioning
• Discreet eyelets
• Enhance gait efficiency
• Space Trusstic System® that allows for greater foot function
• A lighter weight midsole
• Sleeker and better fitting than prior models

Weight: 11.3 oz.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING FOOT ARCH TYPES: High Arch, Normal Arch,  Medium Arch (See Foot Types)

 

PLUSES

• High mileage shoe
• Shoes have the use of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance
• Personalized heel fit
• Reflective materials to enhance visibility at night
• Great support and extra cushioning
• Great for beginner runners and those wanting more cushioning
• Good pricing
• Firmer ride
• Full length guidance line to improve gait efficiency
• Closer fit in the forefront

 

MINUSES

• Not as wide a toe box as prior models – for those needing a wider fit, go with wide width

 

Pricing: From $104.95 to $110.00

The Asics Gel Blur 33 2.0  is the latest release of the Asics Gel Blur 33 running shoe.With slipper like comfort, the GEL-Blur33 latest model introduces a new MONO-SOCK® construction. This shoe provides great support and works well for underpronators to overpronators.

 

 

Features of the Asics Gel Blur 33 2.0 includes:

• Lightweight Midsole (Solyte)
• ComforDry™ Sockliner with anti-odor properties
• Stretch Mesh Upper providing breathability
• Rearfoot GEL® Cushioning System
• Supportive external cage
• 2 Layers of memory foam around the collar that mold the athlete’s heel

 

Weight: 10.4 oz.

 

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING FOOT ARCH TYPES: High Arch, Normal Arch,  Medium Arch (See Foot Types)

 

PLUSES

• Reflective materials to enhance visibility during later evening/night hours
• Enhance cushioning and durability
• Flexible
• Roomy front (toe box)
• Nice color options
• Enhanced gait efficiency
• Anti-odor properties
• Sock-like fit
• Lacings have better length (improvement over 1.0 model)

 

MINUSES

• Runs a little small (toe area)

 

Pricing: From $79.95 to $99.95

The Asics Gel Lyte 33 is now part of the Asics 33 collection that provides lightweight, everyday running shoes.

The collection was named after the 33 joints in the foot that allow it to move efficiently. The Lyte33 model is the lightest and most flexible model in this collection.

 

 

Features of the Asics Gel Lyte 33 includes:

• New Featherweight ASICS Speed Technology (F.A.S.T)
• The lightest model in this collection
• Lighter weight midsole
• Seamless upper construction
• Rearfoot GEL® Cushioning System

 

Weight: Men’s: 7.8 oz; Women’s: 6.4 oz
 
RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING FOOT ARCH TYPES: High Arch, Normal Arch,  Medium Arch (See Foot Types)

 

PLUSES

• Very flexible
• Enhance cushioning and durability
• Ample air flow
• Firm but responsive feel
• Nice color options

 

MINUSES

• Fits a little snug. Upper not as roomy.

 
Pricing: From $92.95 to $100.00

The Asics Gel Arctic 4 WR is an all terrain, all weather shoe with a water resistant design that is suitable for all gait types. It is specifically great for neutral to severe pronators.

The Arctic4 works great in snow and ice, and will give you a good grip — no need to give up running outside because of the weather. However, the deeper the snow the less the grip.

 

 

 

Features of the Asics Gel Arctic 4 WR includes:

• Replaceable metal spike pins
• Rearfoot & Forefoot GEL® Cushioning System
• Durable rubber outsole
• Water resistant upper
• Dual-density midsole system positioned to enhance support and stability

Weight: 13.1 oz.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING FOOT ARCH TYPES: High Arch, Normal Arch,  Medium Arch, Flat Foot (See Foot Types)

 

PLUSES

• Water resistant
• Replaceable pins
• Cushioning
• Improved bounce back characteristics
• Great Traction
• Breathable mesh upper

 

MINUSES

• No color selection
• The spikes that come with the shoe are short
• Heavier feel…but it is a trail shoe

Pricing: From $109.95 to $110.00

The Asics Gel Sensor 5 is a premium trail shoe with superior traction and a soft flexible fit that adapts well to any terrain.  It has a sleek design but comes with all the necessary features for those that want to run off-road.

 

 

 

Features of the Asics Gel Sensor 5 includes:

• Trail specific outsole
• Impact Guidance System that enhances the foot’s natural gait from heel strike to toe-off
• Rearfoot GEL® Cushioning System
• Heel Clutching System™ provides improved support and creates improved heel fitting environment
• Durable rubber outsole
• Rock protection plate

 

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING FOOT ARCH TYPES: High Arch, Normal Arch,  Medium Arch (See Foot Types)

 

PLUSES

• Trail Sensor System
• Asymmetrical lacing design hat reduces potential for irritation and provides improved comfort and fit.
• Inner Lock Lacing System®
• This shoe has the use of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance
• ComforDry™ Sockliner for a drier, odor reducing experience
• Enhance support and stability
• Personalize fit experience
• Reflective materials to enhance visibility during evening and night hours
• Larger outsole

 

MINUSES

• No color selection

 
Pricing: From $70.16 to $119.95