Inspired by the Japanese concept of “shinrin-yoku,” meaning “forest bathing,” introduces a new series that updates their most popular running shoes. This update aims to make the shoes more versatile.
By adding a light grip pattern to their most popular shoe series, ASICS makes your path from pavement to trail easier.
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By adding grip to their most popular shoes, ASICS creates a series of even more versatile running shoes for both road and trail. Read on to find the shoe that fits your rotation.
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27 TR – The Soft Mileage Shoe + Grip
- Main Function: Comfortable Mileage
- Weight: 302g (US 9), 252g (US 7.5)
Perhaps ASICS’ most iconic series, , now has a trail version. GEL-NIMBUS 27 TR is everything you associate with ASICS’ softest mileage shoes: Shock-absorbing, durable, and relieving stability.
But now you also get grip underfoot. Perfect for your weekend long run where you know the start but not necessarily the end point.
PureGel material’s buttery softness offers an excellent feel in the shoe, making each step light, whether on pavement, and the light aggressive grip bites into soft ground for optimal propulsion.
ASICS NOVABLAST 5 TR – The Durable Interval Shoe + Grip
- Main Function: Interval Training
- Weight: 250 grams (US 9), 240 grams (US 7.5)
If you have ambitions for speed play or intervals in the forest, you might need a more lively one. If GEL-NIMBUS is the calm father in the forest, then is the wild son, just learned to run: Fun, but a bit risky – where does it end up?
The improved FF BLAST™ MAX midsole delivers a brilliant balance between energetic return and light weight. Plus, the midsole is shaped to help you stride forward – without using carbon or plastic plates.
Everything good often comes with a ‘but’, and here it's stability: The midsole sacrifices stability for a light feel. Not alarming if running on good forest trails.
But stability is still worth noting, especially if planning to run intervals on uneven terrain. ASICS naturally has a shoe balancing stability and speed.
ASICS GT-1000 14 TR – The Energy-Returning Stability Shoe + Grip
- Main Function: Long runs without stability compromise
- Weight: 290 grams (US 9), 242 grams (US 7.5)
Continuing the family metaphor, I’d describe TR as the young uncle, keeping up with his speedy nephew: Light, responsive, and soft.
Use it for everyday runs, but also for shorter intervals like strides or hill intervals. GT-1000 14 TR uses the springy FF BLAST™ foam, slightly firmer compared to the MAX type in GT-2000 14 TR and NOVABLAST 5 TR. GT-1000 has an advantage over the nephew in rough terrain: Stability
The firmer foam not only offers more energy return but also enhances stability, further improved by the 3D GUIDANCE SYSTEM™ – ASICS’ subtle stabilization system.
A versatile shoe for those seeking a shoe not too high and unstable.
ASICS GT-2000 14 TR – The Lightweight Stability Shoe + Grip
- Main Function: Mileage Training for New Runners
- Weight: 275 grams (US 9), 248 grams (US 7.5)
With the same FF BLAST™ MAX foam found in NOVABLAST, offers a much overlooked balance between stability and energy return.
The updated 3D Guidance System™ is integrated into the midsole in a way that feels unobtrusive. These shoes address a new generation of stability shoes that neutral runners need not fear.
Suitable for pronation runners as well as neutral runners who may have had bad experiences with challenging terrain and don’t want to take risks. Perfect, as the shoe is often an overlooked blend of stability and speed.
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