ASICS Gel DS Racer 11

With the clear reference of its big sister, the ASICS Gel DS Trainer, the Gel DS Racer saga has become a reference model for runners with mild to moderate pronation and who are looking for an ultra-light and ultra-fast running shoe to improve times in long-distance races. Although aware that the competition also continues to take firm strides in the flying shoe segment - such as the 1500 family of New Balance, the Japanese brand has opted to evolve and update one of its reference models, the Gel DS Racer, which reaches its eleventh version with a few improvements, while maintaining many of the technologies present in its predecessor, the DS Racer 10.

In addition to being designed for pronator runners, the DS Racer 11 is also focused on advanced runners with good running technique. This premise will allow you to get the most out of the eleventh edition of the ASICS Gel DS Racer, and achieve high performance in competition. Thanks to their great comfort and protection, they are also an option for covering long distance runs.

Technologies used and new features in the ASICS Gel DS Racer 11

As in the DS Racer 10, this eleventh version maintains effective cushioning. The midsole features the Solyte system, which is reinforced with the exclusive ASICS Gel system in the rear area of the shoe, whose mission is to minimize the impact - by absorbing it - in the landing phase. On the other hand, pronation correction is provided by the DuoMax compound.

Looking to improve the responsiveness of the shoe, the sole of the ASICS Gel DS Racer 11 has been redesigned, although it still uses AHAR+ compound in the heel, making it more resistant; and also the Propulsion Trusstic system, that plastic piece, located in the midfoot area, which provides a touch of torsional stiffness.

All in all, the big changes in the ASICS Gel DS Racer 11 are found in its upper, which has been significantly improved compared to the previous version. On the one hand, the heel area has a better fit, which improves the stability of the shoe. While in the forefoot, the DS Racer 11 features a lightweight and breathable mesh, which comes with thermo-sealed elements to offer greater consistency. In addition, the seams disappear, which translates into an increase in the comfort of the model.

Another detail of the DS Racer 11 is that it allows you to replace its factory insole with a more customized one.

Strengths of the ASICS DS Racer 11

• Increased speed: Direct consequence of the use of a range of lightweight materials and the latest technologies applied by ASICS.
• Seamless design: Increases the comfort of the shoe with its sock-like fit. Result: more comfortable running.
• Better stability: Thanks to the DuoMax midsole system, which is very effective in the last kilometers of the race.

As mentioned above, the Gel DS Racer 11 is an ultra-lightweight shoe. Thus their data are as follows: 187 grams for the men's version (size 42.5EU), and 159 grams for the women's version (size 39EU). Their drop is 8 millimeters.

In short, the option of the ASICS Gel DS Racer 11 is to go for one of those so-called radical models to run really fast and at very lively paces.