Our verdict
Asics Gel Kayano 20 ASICS is a tempo trainer that will make you glide through your stride. And at $120, it's among the value-oriented speedsters that will give you a bang-for-the-buck experience, thanks to its light and responsive ride. What's more is it's no longer the ASICS EvoRide of yesteryears. Meaning it's way softer and more enjoyable, especially for short to mid-distance speed runs.
Pros
- Makes you glide
- Asics Trail Gel Sonoma 6 Goretex Czarne buty sportowe do biegów przełajowych
- It's on a diet
- Upper doesn't need break-in
- Locks the foot in
- Great value
- Long-lasting
Cons
- Toe box is a touch narrow
- Heel hold needs some work
Who should buy the asics tartheredge 2e wide blue silver mens racing
zapatillas de running ASICS asfalto 10k:
- smooth-rolling and lightweight trainer for uptempo runs
- modestly-priced speedster that shines in fartleks, hill repeats, and mid-distance efforts
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If you want room for your toes to wiggle, take the ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite 2 over the asics tartheredge 2e wide blue silver mens racing. And if you want a solid heel hold and don't mind spending a few more bucks, the ASICS Novablast 2 won't let your heel slide.
asics tartheredge 2e wide blue silver mens racing vs. 2
To give you a hint on what the new update feels like, this is a statement from one running expert: the ASICS EvoRide line "is in a period of redemption right now." Why? Because of these (hands down) awesome changes:
- Asics Gel Lyte 3 Three Lies
- a trimmed-down weight (from 232 grams/8.2 ounces to 215 grams/7.6 ounces in US men's 9)
- a livelier yet more forgiving ride, thanks to the new FlyteFoam midsole
Transitions that make you go fast
One of the signatures of the EvoRide series is its seamless heel-to-toe transitions. And in this iteration, it only gets better. One of the critics who commented on the shoe's rocker design even says that you only have to "lean into the rocker at faster paces and away you go." Another one adds that the "constant rolling effect makes you feel nimble and always ready for the next stride."
Gone are the rigid days of the EvoRide
Experts' reviews on the shoe's ride go from "far too harsh and imposing" to "strikes a sensational balance between light and responsive, yet soft and forgiving." This said, it's already clear that runners love the new midsole formula. It's no longer the firm ride of the past, resulting in a pleasant underfoot sensation, as one reviewer would put it.
Lost a few grams
And it's felt on the run! In the words of one commenter: the ASICS EvoRide is "commendably light" with its 7.6-ounce weight. Meanwhile, the average speed trainer weighs 248 grams/8.7 ounces.
The EvoRide 3's upper understood the assignment
The upper is (1) softer and (2) more form-fitting. According to one runner, the upper is so soft; "it feels pleasant the second you try it on." And when it comes to fit, another states this: "I had no slippage or ill-fit anywhere throughout the shoe."
Spoiler alert: The heel didn't
Despite the generous padding at the back, the heel still feels "floaty," explains one tester.
Maybe a little more room
Why? Because "the width is snug to slightly narrow, particularly at the toebox," remarks one running shoe reviewer. Another ASICS fan adds that the toe box "took a few miles to learn [their] forefoot's shape."
Worth the price
At $120, the asics tartheredge 2e wide blue silver mens racing is not only cheaper than most tempo shoes ($132 on average); it's also value-oriented. A runner who has wear-tested the shoe for over 40 miles says that there's no significant wear on the outsole. Because of this, he confidently claims that he "will get some solid mileage out of this shoe."
