Men's ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

Thank you Asics. The DS trainer 15 is yet another winner in the long line of DS trainers. Light, flexible, stable enough for most terrain, it feels maybe a bit firmer than the 14 which was also an exceptional shoe. Other than a more open mesh upper and maybe a bit more room in the toebox, it remains essentially unchanged from the previous model. I am 6'1, 180 and run about 40 miles per week. The DS trainer serves all my needs, even those 12-14 milers. I've been wearing the DS trainer on and off since its inception in the late 90's and always end up returning to it. It is just a great product. Thank you Asics for leaving this great shoe alone and not ruining it for the DS trainer faithful. It is the only shoe I will wear to run in.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

I put on these brand new trainers this morning for a 9 miler tempo workout in the pouring rain. The temperature was about 75~80 degrees with <5 mph wind. With my medium thickness Drymax ankle socks, I was expecting at least a minor hot spot, if not blisters, in the 100000% humidity downpour. However I was wrong - not a single irritation on both feet during and after the workout.

I need to admit that I was skeptical before paying for them; because I have small ankles and somewhat wide forefeet (kind of like Donald Duck, but not really) - and I did not enjoy the usual narrow fit of performance trainers, such as ASICS Gel Speedstar 4. However I was more wrong than ever for not picking up these shoes sooner when they were the Daily Treat. Albeit tight, these shoes do not choke my feet and rub on any specific spot to produce irritation. I got them in the same size as my usual ASICS trainers; and they feel fine. Mind you - they are indeed narrow and form-fitting unlike most mainstream trainers you may be used to. It's kind of like wrapping tapes or bandages on your feet; or wearing some tight compression socks - tight and light.

As for the cushioning and support - I find plenty of both in these shoes. I am 5'9 and weigh 140 lb, with extremely high arches and mild pronation on my dominant foot; and I can safely say that these shoes have as much cushioning and support as when my ASICS GT-2140 got 200 miles.

Now these shoes are light and fast. The DS Trainer 15 rides lower to the ground than the normal trainers; hence less wasted energy for you efficient runners out there. Consider this: DS Trainer 15 to GT-21xx is like Corvette to Hummer (not that I'm a fan of either car, but you get the analogy). If you are light; if you want to train or race faster; if you want to catch the grandpa in front of you; or even if you want to just pretend that you are any of the above, by all means get these blazing fast talaria (Greek winged shoes).

As far as the colors go, I am pretty satisfied with the lime green accent - not that I'll get ticketed by the fashion police when I run, nor do I care about how I pretty look when I ditch the dude with a perfectly matching running garb.

Obviously I have not put enough miles on these brand new shoes to offer a feedback in terms of durability. But I've heard pretty good reviews on them - so maybe I'll drop another review after I fully disintegrate the molecular structure of these shoes.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

Compared to the DS Trainer 14 the 15 has a slightly wider toebox, a slightly lower heel cup (less ankle chafing if you wear no-show socks), and noticeably firmer feel on the forefoot. Perfect improvements on what was already a very good shoe.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

These shoes rock! They have got phenomenal forefoot cushioning which is perfect if you are a midfoot or forefoot striker. They are very soft and gentle in the forefoot area.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

Great Job Asics! These shoes right out of the box I put on 20.17 miles on my first run in them. No chaffing, rubbing, or blisters at all. Probably not a great idea to run that distance in a new shoes but they worked out well. I tried the DS-Trainer 14 last year and it was to narrow for my wide feet but these had much more room in the toebox. Great cushion in the forefoot as well.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

great shoe, good feel on the road or on the tread mill. ran 14 miler without discomfort, and it is easier to run on your forefoot, also notice less heal scuffing. shoe laces look off center, but i am sure there is a good reason for that. great buy.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

I like this shoe alot. I'm a neutral runner and run about 50-60 miles per week. I use this shoe for speed days and races. It makes me feel like running fast due to its light weight.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

Thats the best shoes than I ever had. I can run with a good confort and cushioning with the mid and fore-foot whit a very good stability, valocity, confort and much more in long distances.
I recommend!!!!!

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

This is my second pair of Asics DS Trainers, having owned a pair of DST14s previously. The DST15s are pretty much the same shoe with some minor cosmetic changes.

Overall, this is a good lightweight trainer for short, uptempo workouts for runners who typically log most of their mileage in a stability shoe.

My principle gripe with the DST15s has to do with the insufficient amount of forefoot cushioning. I ran my last marathon in the DST14s and was having severe pain in my forefoot on both feet by the 20M mark. I have had similar experience with the DST15s in marathon-specific workouts of up to 12M in my most recent training cycle.

These shoes are great if you limit their use. These shoes shine for use on short up-tempo workouts, but, for me, just don't work for anything beyond 10K.

The fit is true to length. The shoe is narrow in the forefoot. Very good pronation control for a lightweight trainer. Fair durability (~150 miles). Just not enough forefoot cushioning for this runner for anything beyond 10K.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

I purchased these shoes from the local running shop, because I wanted to get a shoe that would allow me to run on my forefoot, and these definitly do the job, the heel is lower than a lot of other running shoes which I think is why they make such great mid-foot/fore-foot striking shoes.

Lightweight and highly cushioned.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

I loved the 14's and these are just as good! Toebox is roomy, just enough cushion while not being too soft, and light enough to race or train in.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

Will soon purchase DS Trainer 16s, continuing a 16 year streak (started in 1995) of running almost exclusively in DS Trainers. The current shoes are my 40th pair, and I assume I've tried most, if not all of the versions ever produced (most more than once). To say I'm satisfied with DS Trainers is an understatement. I dread the day when Asics decides to cut this line. It is the ideal choice for any skill level runner.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

Being a heavier runner, I've gravitated to structure shoes like the Kayano which is a great shoe but a bit of a boat anchor. When I discovered the DS Trainer, I found a shoe that still provided good support but was considerably lighter. I use the DS Trainer for all my running now, both training and occasional Olympic tri's. Great shoe!

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

Great shoe for Ironman/Marathon training and racing - very comfortable and light weight and good pronation control. Highly recommended but, you may want to buy several pairs as they seem to wear out a bit quicker than other Asics..

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

great lightweight shoe for running/racing, only complaint is they seem to wear out quickly. I had the DS 14 Trainer and only got about 250-300 miles out of them. Regardless, these shoes are great and I will continue to buy the DS Trainer's.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

This is a great shoe.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

Solid lightweight trainer. Used in Las Vegas Marathon and stood up well. Cushioning was great on long runs.

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

All in all a good second shoe ... value for money

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

I use the shoe for the weekly 10 mile run

Comments about Mens ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15 Running Shoe:

This is my third pair of these shoes and they had all been excellent. They are very lightweight and comfortable. My favorite pair of running shoes.