The Gel Sonoma 5 GTX from ASICS is the waterproof version of the ASICS Gel Sonoma 5—a trail running shoe that's perfect for both running and hiking on light trails. With its Gore-Tex upper, the Sonoma 5 GTX keeps your feet dry and warm, especially during winter runs. And kumulusgel it, it bites onto the ground, keeping your strides perfectly stable and surefooted at all times.
Whether you're old or new to the trail running scene, the fifth version of the ASICS Gel Sonoma GTX is a value-oriented option, just as much as it is to those who want a:
If you want a spacious toe room for your wide feet, the ASICS Gel Venture 5 is a better alternative to the Sonoma GTX. And if you don't mind spending a few bucks for that easy on and off minus the annoying noise, you can look into the ASICS Trabuco Max.
When it comes to the shoe's impermeability, the reaction has been rather mixed. There are some who claim that water seeps through a specific spot in the shoe, making their feet cold and wet. However, most of the comments were leaning towards the ASICS Gel Sonoma 5 GTX being a great waterproof running shoe. Here are some of their remarks:
And for winter runs? It's been A-OK! "Gore-Tex works! Feet are warm at 13-degree Fahrenheit," this is one of the comments from a tester who's already clocked up a lot of miles in his pair during winter. A runner who lives in Virginia, where wet, cold, and damp winters are, happily shares that this shoe is great in such an environment because it keeps the foot insulated.
Overall, the general verdict on the shoe's waterproofing suggests that as long as you don't run through deep puddles or through streams, you don't have to worry about wet feet.
If there's one thing about the ASICS Sonoma 5 GTX that runners are crazy about, it's the stability it offers (and hey, it's a neutral running shoe!) To put it in perspective, a trail runner leaves this comment: "It's nice to have a stable runner with great lateral stability." He says he uses his pair to jog with his dog.
Another expresses, "It's easy to walk and run with fantastic support." Another adds, "These are great!!!" as he uses them for his 10-mile walks daily, claiming it keeps his feet and legs steady and supported.
One of the testers dubs the Sonoma 5 GTX a solid shoe that "makes you want to move" as soon as you put them on. According to him, there's "virtually no break-in period" in this trail runner as it's immediately comfortable. And a couple more runners agree to this.
However, a huge part of the comments also reports that the shoe is stiff AF; it's downright uncomfortable. "Took about 50-60 miles before they started to feel ok to run in," is one of these comments.
Reviews on the shoe's traction go from "good grip" to "awesome traction." On snow, rain, mud, and loose stones, it generates a tacky grip that keeps runners anchored. Even better, the outsole also absorbs impact, excitedly shares one critic.
Almost everyone in the review section agrees that the ASICS Gel Sonoma 5 GTX is not true to size. "It was smaller than usual," "Sizing is on a different scale," and "Sizing was way off," are some of the statements from frustrated ASICS fans. According to them, it's tight; some of them couldn't even use the shoe!
It's also not easy to put on as it's very tight around the ankles. However, it's not all bad. Those who have gone half a size up found the fit perfect. Those with narrower feet, on the one hand, also find the fit very supportive.
The shoe's toe box is kind of pointy and has a tapered shape, which makes it tight for those with bigger feet. One of them states, that the fit is extremely tight; it rubs their toes to blister. Another wide-footed trail running expert observes that when his toes slide forward during downhills, they get "painfully squeezed" in the Sonoma GTX.
"Crinkly" is how disappointed buyers describe the annoying sound this trail shoe makes. They explain that it sounds like there's tissue paper inside the shoe. "Clicking noise" is also what another reviewer hears from the shoe. In this Sonoma GTX iteration, there's "no sneaking up on anyone," because it's so darn noisy.
Their suspect? The Gore-Tex upper. It's plasticky to the touch that makes a noticeable sound when the runner is in motion.
On average, waterproof trail shoes retail for $152. Meanwhile, Asics Gel Sonoma 6 Goretex Trail Running Schuhe, on average, costs $149 a pair, making the ASICS Gel Sonoma 5 GTX (at $100) VERY Extra. And if there's one thing trail running enthusiasts agree on, it's that the shoe has excellent value for money.
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| Base model: | ASICS Gel Sonoma 5 |
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| Update: | Asics Tiger Runner Women S Shoes White-midnight 1202a070-101 |
| Terrain: | Trail |
| Arch support: | Neutral |
| Collection: | Asics Gel, Asics Gel-task 3 Black Silver White Men Volleyball Shoe |
| Weight: | Women 12.1oz |
| Drop: | Men 8mm |
| Pronation: | Neutral Pronation | Supination | Underpronation |
| Arch type: | High arch |
| Use: | Hiking |
| Waterproofing: | Waterproof |
| Features: | Cushioned | Comfortable | For beginners |
| Strike Pattern: | Heel strike | Forefoot/Midfoot strike |
| Technology: | Gore-Tex |
| Season: | Winter |
| Brand: | ASICS |
| Type: | Así son las Asics Kayano 24 | For big guys |
| Widths available: | Normal |
| Toebox: | Narrow |
| Flexibility: | Moderate |
| Cushioning: | Balanced |
| SKUs: | 1011A660002, 1012A567001, 1012A567020 |
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