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ASICS  GEL-DS Trainer 13


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Men's ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 13

Item #ASC1312
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Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Men's ASICS® GEL-DS Trainer 13 :: Your favorite lightweight ASICS® running shoe is back with a few updates. At your request the men's ASICS® GEL-DS Trainer 13 has a slightly roomier forefoot, added flexibility and cushioning, and asymmetrical lacing for a very natural fit. 9.6 ounces

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Men's ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 13

Item #ASC1312
Endangered SALE
Sale: $89.95   $102.99
VIP: $89.95
VIP Discount Does Not Apply to Sale Items.

What's This?

Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Predecessor Product Type:
GEL-DS Trainer 12
Shock Absorption:
Heel|GEL|Forefoot|GEL
Toebox Width:
Medium
Heel Fit:
Medium
Shoe Construction:
Slip last
Midsole Material:
Dual density compression molded EVA
Outsole Material:
Carbon rubber
Upper Material:
Mesh|Synthetic leather
Country of Origin:
China
Gender:
Men's

Men's ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 13

Item #ASC1312
Endangered SALE
Sale: $89.95   $102.99
VIP: $89.95
VIP Discount Does Not Apply to Sale Items.

What's This?

Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
49 Runners have reviewed this product.
1.    Brian Theuerkauf rated this product 5 stars
Thu, September 18,2008:
excellent shoe. i run 40-50 miles a week in them and love it.very durable to. i have done about 800 miles in the total and they are still going strong.

2.    hk rated this product 1 star
Fri, September 05,2008:
bad

3.    Anonymous rated this product 5 stars
Mon, September 01,2008:
this shoe is great - ran so far 150 miles in these in the past 3 weeks and i must say that my feet feel awsome and they are very light which is a total plus.

4.    Colin rated this product 5 stars
Wed, August 27,2008:
I wanted to add a review for this shoe as a runner who is a little bigger than other reviewers. At 6'3" 175lbs this shoe still provides plenty of cushioning and support for tempo runs and races. I have raced distances up to a half marathon in it and it is an excellent shoe.

5.    Michael rated this product 5 stars
Tue, August 26,2008:
I'm 5 foot 8, about 105 lbs and run a good amount (60-70/week). I moved from these from the Empire 2 and I am sure I made the right choice. I use them for everyday training, and they've held up great. Good support, though I moved over my SuperFeet Green from my previous trainers. Only sizing note wo...

6.    harrison e rated this product 5 stars
Tue, August 26,2008:
Like some said. these shoes dont need breaking in. lightest trainer ive ever put on but not to light. very cushy. I normally wear 9.5 but got these in 10.5 good shoes though

7.    peter rated this product 2 stars
Wed, August 20,2008:
still does not match the feel of the "old" ds trainer-hard outer sole on heel makes this a stiff and noisy addition for asic. they cant leave well enough alone. try the saucony tangent.

8.    Matt rated this product 5 stars
Thu, August 14,2008:
The shoe fits like none I have tried before. I'm 6' 155Lb so I don't necessarily require a lot of cushion. The feature I like best about this shoe is the lacing style. This shoe really hugs my foot instead of how most shoes will constrict. I'd recommend buying this shoe if you do some road races.....

9.    CT rated this product 5 stars
Sat, August 09,2008:
Great Shoe! Light, flexible, responsive, with good cushioning and a touch of stability. I normally don't write reviews, but these guys are well worth the time and deserving of the praise. I'm on my second pair - took them out of the box new this morning for 12 miles. Super comfy... I've been ...

10.    Kevin rated this product 4 stars
Wed, August 06,2008:
I just started "breaking in" the 13's for a fall marathon last week and found that there is not much breaking in to do. These shoes feel great right out of the box. They are definitely more flexible in the midsole and the forefoot has just the right amount of padding. I would have liked to have give...

11.    Anonymous rated this product 5 stars
Tue, August 05,2008:
Best shoe on the market by far just ordered my third pair i do all my running in these shoes

12.    dsspeedstar rated this product 5 stars
Fri, August 01,2008:
This is a vast improvement upon the ds-trainer 12. Where the 12's were hard and somewhat clunky the 13's are smooth with just the right amount of cushioning. Feels like the new lacing system makes for a snugger fit which I appreciate since I have narrower feet. Great shoe for tempo or all around ...

13.    Aaron rated this product 5 stars
Tue, July 29,2008:
Great fit and feel. I disagree with sizing though I wear almost all of my running shoes in an 11 including these.

14.    V rated this product 4 stars
Thu, July 24,2008:
I concur with all who have said size up a full size from your street shoe size (9.5 to 10.5). This shoe runs a bit short in length. I replaced the thin insole with a RRS Cush Runner3 insole and now it is the right combo of light stability and forefoot cushion. I run 50+ miles per week and use these...

15.    David rated this product 3 stars
Tue, July 15,2008:
After 210 miles there is no heel left on these shoes. They were great through that distance, but are now totally trashed.

16.    David Francis rated this product 5 stars
Mon, July 07,2008:
This shoe has a very secure fit and locks the heel down well if you use the extra eyelet. It also has smoother transitions, and better cushioning than the DS 12 or any other asics shoe I've tried. I ran a great tempo in them strait out of the box.

17.    sea-town rated this product 5 stars
Sun, July 06,2008:
Great update of a legendary shoe. The new so-lyte isn't as stiff and clunky as the previous model and the shoe provides a smooth transition through the foot strike. Excellent shoe if you're looking for a light and fast trainer with the stability for longer runs as well.

18.    JJ rated this product 5 stars
Mon, June 30,2008:
Been running since 14 yrs old, 50 yrs old now. Sales person talked me into ASICS, former Adidas fan. Glad he did, bought it wide fit, I wear orthodic arch. Not the lightest shoe, am rating it on support, cushion, and how my joints, legs feel after running on concrete and ashalt. (4-5mi runs) can...

19.    DCLrun rated this product 4 stars
Sun, June 29,2008:
Light, supportive, great. Do yourself a favor and buy these, but please...immediately change the laces to white!!!

20.    Ben rated this product 2 stars
Thu, June 26,2008:
I have always enjoyed running in the DS Trainer line up (DS X was a good shoe), but was very disappointed with the DS XIII. I would no longer call this a performance trainer. The shoe is bulky, wide, soft and does not ride like a performance shoe (I am tall, but have a small frame so I like less s...

21.    Michael rated this product 5 stars
Mon, June 09,2008:
Much much better than the DS Trainer 12 - as noted, order on the large size - lightweight, wellcushioned shoe - ran a great marathon in this shoe

22.    Brewer rated this product 5 stars
Mon, June 02,2008:
Phenomenal shoe. Best stability performance trainer I have used in years. Buy a full size larger; I wear an 11 in the Kayano, Nimbus and 2130 and needed a 12 in the DS Trainer.

23.    Order a full size up rated this product 5 stars
Mon, June 02,2008:
Excellent update (and recovery from the DS-12) for the DS line. But order ONE FULL SIZE up. The RR print catalogs show a full size up for this shoe, though the website does not show this as 06/02/08. I really dig the lacing system as it fits the natural architecture of the foot in a very intuitive ...

24.    Irritated. rated this product 2 stars
Mon, June 02,2008:
I feel let down. I bought this because I trusted the DS trainer but the wierd lacing system causes so much irritation when I flex the shoe that it is unwearable. I don't know who's good idea that was but i have a nice red stain on mine due to the pint of blood I lost during my run. Why o why did you...

25.    Geoff rated this product 5 stars
Tue, May 20,2008:
Like any DS Trainer, this is a great shoe. But BEWARE...order a full size larger. I have been a DS wearer since version 6 and have always ordered 1/2 size up. version 13 needs a full 1 size.

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