The Japanese brand ASICS is possibly one of the popular brands with the widest catalog of shoes to suit a wide range of runners. During these last months of 2024 we recapitulated some of its interesting novelties, both in the running and trail running range, and we invite you to see the complete files of all of them in RUNNEA.
Some models of ASICS running shoes have undergone a total transformation with respect to previous versions, both in the improvement of their technologies and in their design. The commitment to the carbon plate is maintained in their faster models and each type of runner has an ASICS running shoe that adapts to their running characteristics.
In this year's new versions, the brand's best technologies have been incorporated into a wider range of shoes to provide added value in each of them. Alan Navarro, ASICS Brand Trainer
Best ASICS running shoes 2024
Let's go now with our selection of the best shoes of the Japanese brand of this 2024, models that throughout the year have already become a benchmark within the sector. The ASICS running catalog is one of the most complete that can currently be found on the market, so let's see what they have in store for 2025!
ASICS Nimbus 26
The new ASICS Gel Nimbus 26 maintains the essence of a training shoe, comfortable and with great cushioning of the Japanese brand. It retains the maximalist design that was so successful in the previous version.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Low, Medium
ASICS Cumulus 26
The new ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 are now available, some of the most versatile shoes of the brand that provide good cushioning for any kind of distance. In this latest version they show new features in the design and materials of the sole.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral, Supination
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Low, Medium
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris
The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris comes in a revamped version to offer faster runners better running efficiency. It also features a revamped design and a new name for the Paris Olympic Games this summer 2024.
- Surface: Road
- Technology: Carbon plate
- Use: Racing
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 5 mm
- Pace: High
ASICS Novablast 4
The ASICS Novablast 4 is one of the most popular and dynamic shoes of the brand, offering a perfect balance between comfort and performance, while maintaining the design and essence of the previous version that was so successful among runners.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training, Mixed
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Medium
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
The ASICS Gel Kayano 31 is one of the latest innovations from the Japanese brand and is the ultimate running shoes with extra stability and support. It has a 10 mm drop and stands out for providing a great combination of maximum support and cushioning for a wide range of runners.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training, Racing
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 10 mm
- Pace: Medium
ASICS Magic Speed 4
The ASICS Magic Speed 4 are running shoes designed to offer the greatest dynamism and reactivity of the Japanese company and in which it has decidedly opted for the use of recycled material throughout the manufacturing process. They are designed to provide speed, dynamism and reactivity to anyone looking for speed in both demanding training sessions and competitions. The midsole of the shoe features Flyte Foam Turbo technology, the lightest and most reactive cushioning technology of the Japanese brand, while the outsole of the shoe maintains the design of the previous edition in which the carbon plate is visible in the middle and has the Asics Grip rubber. All this with a full-length carbon fiber plate that helps us to improve propulsion in each of our strides.
- Surface: Road
- Technology: Carbon plate
- Use: Racing
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Pace: High
ASICS Noosa Tri 16
The ASICS Noosa Tri 16 is a running shoe that was originally designed for use in triathlon events but, as the seasons have passed, it is now common to see them on the feet of runners in running competitions around the world. The new version maintains the essence of the ASICS Noosa Tri 15, but is more firmly committed to using a higher percentage of sustainable and recycled materials in its construction. The upper is partially renewed, with the main objective of providing better breathability and ventilation while running, while the midsole has Flyte Foam Blast + technology, which will give us a little more reactivity and softness in each of our strides. They maintain the 5 mm drop that this fast runner profile likes so much, with a considerable midsole height and a totally light weight that barely reaches 215 grams.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training, Racing
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 5 mm
- Pace: Medium
- Weight: 215 gr
ASICS Superblast 2
The ASICS Superblast 2 is a running shoe designed to offer the perfect symbiosis between efficiency and comfort. A second version, lighter than its predecessor, which will offer exquisite and stable cushioning with the best running dynamism. This is a training and/or competition running model that stands out for an already exemplary level of technical development, combining the FF TURBO PLUS and FF BLAST PLUS. In addition, the AHARPLUS heel reinforcement will add resistance to an outsole that comes with increased rebound and traction.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training, Racing
- Cushion: Neutral, High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Pace: Low, Medium
ASICS Gel Pulse 15
The ASICS Gel Pulse 15 launches with great innovations with regard to previous versions that make it one of the most versatile shoes of the brand incorporating some of the most outstanding and popular technologies of ASICS.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Low
ASICS Glideride Max
The ASICS Glideride Max is not only equipped with the latest technological innovations, but it is also designed to offer you an unparalleled cushioned and supportive feel. They feature FF BLAST MAX cushioning, which is one of the most responsive and comfortable foams developed by the Japanese company. GUIDESOLE technology, which incorporates a curved outsole design for easier toe-offs with less effort while with its AHARPLUS outsole and ASICSGRIP hybrid, these shoes offer enhanced durability and superior grip on a variety of surfaces.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training, Racing
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 6 mm
- Pace: Medium
- Weight: 290 gr
ASICS GT-2000 13
The ASICS GT-2000 13 is a running shoe that represents one of the best options for many runners, especially those who need additional pronation control. This new version incorporates interesting improvements with regard to the ASICS GT-2000 12, highlighting the new mesh that has the upper of the shoe that is designed to provide greater breathability and comfort. The Flyte Foam Blast Plus foam that combines perfectly with the popular PureGEL technology present in the heel to provide a feeling of spectacular softness. All this in a set with a drop of 8 mm and an approximate weight of 275 grams for men and 235 grams for women.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training, Racing
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Medium
ASICS Gel Contend SL
The ASICS Gel Contend SL is different from the rest of the running shoes on this list because it is a shoe with a robust and more classic design and which, in addition to running, we can also use it for our walks around the city.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 10 mm
- Pace: Low
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