ASICS Gel Pulse 14

It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to try a runningshoes from ASICS. I got my hands on the latest version of the ASICS Gel Pulse 14, and I'm extremely happy about it, because this model is a clear example of the blow on the table that the Japanese brand has given to recover the lost ground with respect to its most direct rivals. The quantitative and qualitative leap ASICS has been making since 2022, and this 2023 consolidates its position as a dominant brand in the market.

We are talking about a very versatile daily training running shoe. So much so that it is one of those models that serves you for almost everything: running, walking, and also for your cardio sessions at the gym.

Before going into detail, and analyze all the strengths of this fourteenth edition of ASICS Gel Pulse, there is no doubt that its most outstanding detail is that it is a running shoe great value for money. It fulfills the famous "3b's": good, nice and cheap.

If we focus our attention on the use as a running shoe, these ASICS Gel Pulse 14 fulfill their purpose very well: good cushioning, optimal stability and great comfort to run with all the guarantees you need.

ASICS Gel Pulse 14 Runner Profile

The runner profile of the ASICS Gel Pulse 14 is a neutral runner, even for runners with supinator footstep, since it is a model suitable for including customized insoles.

TrainingShoe forrunners with intermediate weights, and who run regularly. It is also an option for runners of higher weights, and who usually cover a volume of no more than 30 kilometers per week.

Suitable for all types of distances on asphalt, although its outsole will also be useful for compacted earth. You will be able to run at intermediate and low paces without any problem. That is, from 5 watches: 00 km / min, and slower.

What I liked most about the ASICS Gel Pulse 14

It's true that on a technological level, this latest version of the ASICS Gel Pulse has few changes compared to the ASICS Gel Pulse 13 However, that midsole that combines Amplifoam and GEL foam offers cushioned, stable and smooth transitions, but also more responsive.

To tell you the truth, I'm a real sucker for the signature GEL system in the heel area. For those of us who do a lot of heel entry, the feeling of having good cushioning in this area makes you run very comfortably, and more secure. That's priceless, and allows you to enjoy every mile you run.

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On the other hand, the upper of these ASICS Gel Pulse 14 is the part of the shoe that has the most changes from its previous version. There is a new redesign with a technical mesh with Jacquard fabric, which improves the breathability of the model, but also increases its adaptability and fit. Special mention to the design of the laces, which allows to customize the fit in the instep area. The upper also uses recycled materials, making it a more sustainable model.

The redesigned heel also allows for a more comfortable feel and, above all, more protection for the Achilles tendon. Although it is also a detail that adds more weight to the model.

By the way, this is not a shoe for running on rainy days, but the pattern pattern, segmented by zones, of its outsole (AHAR+) is able to behave effectively on wet and damp surfaces. I've been out training in adverse weather, and at no time have I had the sensation of slipping or skidding on the asphalt.

I also tell you that if you are a runner with wide feet, this ASICS shoe is a good choice, because, in the front, its last has enough space for the toes to move freely, which will improve your running sensations.

Opportunities for improvement in the ASICS Gel Pulse 14

It is clear to me that the main "but" that can be put to these ASICS Gel Pulse 14 is the weight section. They exceed 310 grams in size 9.5 USA for men'srunning shoes. Despite its efficient cushioning capacity, a few grams less would make this shoe more agile.

It is also true that one of the solutions could be to replace the AmpliFoam foam with the innovative FlyteFoam foam of ASICS' top-of-the-lineshoes. However, such a change would entail a significant increase in the RRP price of the model, which would be over €100.

What are the direct rivals of the ASICS Gel Pulse 14?

Nike React Miler 3

Brooks Revel 6

Under Armour Charged Bandit 7

Mizuno Wave Ultima 13

Final Conclusions on the ASICS Gel Pulse 14

It is clear that these ASICS Gel Pulse 14 are the best option for runners who are more accustomed to running at easy paces and recovery runs. Above all, if you want to wear running shoes with a good quality/price ratio, and that are under the 100€ barrier. Even cheaper, if you use the RUNNEA price comparator.

Good balance between cushioning and comfort for each of your daily workouts, at a reasonable price. This is what the ASICS Gel Pulse 14 looks like

A detail that is more personal than anything else. In my opinion, these ASICS Gel Pulse 14 is the typical running shoe that you like more, as you do more miles and go out to run more times with it. It's not a process of adaptation, but rather, that the sensations get better the more you train with them.

Don't forget about their versatility either. Suitable for those long walks, and also to go to the gym, and fulfill your sessions on the treadmill, or those cardio routines to get in tune.

RUNNEA tester's rating

• Lightweight: 7
• Responsiveness: 8.
• Cushioning: 8.
• Stability: 8.
• Flexibility: 7
• Grip: 7