Women's ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 15

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I run 20-30 miles a week and do several 5 and 10k races each year as well as a couple half marathons. I generally train in an Asics Gel Kayano which I love. However, I wanted a lighter shoe that I could race in and still have the stability that I needed. A friend suggested these as she had some and was very happy with them. I am very pleased with mine as well. After training in a heavier shoe, these feel light as a feather when racing.

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I can't keep track of the numbers, but I used DS Trainers in 2006 and did awesome in them. They changed the design for a while and they ruined my feet. I have stayed away from them for years. I was angry they messed them up, and even when I heard they were fixed, I refused to come back. I never found a good replacement, so I finally gave in and bought the 15's. They are definitely back and I am starting to run well again. Since I have come back to these, I tried the Brooks Launch, which I like just as much. I am rotating the two and they are working very well. This shoe has the perfect weight for a light weight trainer... not too heavy, but enough cushion to train for the marathon distance.

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I have been buying the DS Trainers since model 11, and they are the only road shoe that always works for me; I love them! I have tried several other brands and other varieties of Asics, but I still keep coming back to the DS Trainers. I do buy them a full size larger for running, and they don't seem to last as long as other running shoes which is the only reason why I even tried the others! I might get 4 1/2 months out of them instead of the usual 6.

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I love this shoe. I train about 45-55 miles a week and run about 4 marathons a year. Boston qualifier and finisher. This shoe is fast, light weight, and has great comfort and cushion. It does wear down pretty quick with the high mileage I run but It's still worth every dollar. I love them!!

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These shoes feel pretty good right out of box. I've never worn DS Trainers before but have been wearing Asics for a long time and these shoes fit right in the size I always buy. I have only done one 2.5 mile run in them so far, so it remains to be seen how they wear over time. My only complaint is that I can see possible blisterage happening on longer, hotter runs. I was quite comfortable on the short run that I did, but I could feel that my toes were a little closer together in the toe box than in my other running shoes. I'll try them with toe socks to see if that helps. Overall, feels like a great shoe so far!

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I use these shoes for fast training-intervals and races. They are light, very comfortable and great for this type training. I wouldn't use shoes for a Marathon, though. You should have more support for that mileage. The trade-off for such 'fast' shoes is they will only give you 200 miles or less. I've been wearing these DS trainers for years. These are very good compared to previous models. Size up 1/2 for good fit as usual.

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While the trainer 15 is still better than the 12 and 13, it is heavy, not very flexible and not snug enough for a performance trainer. It feels clunky on the foot and high off the ground. The roomier fit caused blisters on the bottom of my foot. Something the no other version of the trainer did (with the exception of the XII and XIII as I did not even purchase them). The X was the best version of the DS trainer in years. Until asics can get this shoe back to where it needs to be, I will be sticking with the Saucony Tangent.

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This is my seventh pair of ASICS Gel-DS Trainers: I LOVE these shoes! I am a near-daily runner (~30 miles/week on average) and I have found no other shoe that agrees with my feet as well as these do. I have an average-to-high arch, and my feet are perhaps somewhat wider than average, though I never need to buy wide shoes. These shoes are comfortable out of the box and do not require breaking-in. I've never had a blister from them. I can't say enough good things about them!

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I usually where the 2150, but wanted something a little lighter to wear on my lower mileage days. They are great for about 5 miles, but beyond that, the balls of my feet start feeling it. I run between 35-40 miles per week and these are perfect for short races and runs.

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running for over 35 years and this shoe is one of the very best! Light, fast, yet enough support for longer races . Great Shoe!

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I have worn the 2100 series asics for many years and decided to try the trainer for my track workouts. I bought the exact shoe size I'm used to and it is definitely smaller. I would need another 1/2 size up to fit similarly. That being said, they really do feel lighter and therefore I feel like I have my "speed" shoes on for track. I can psych myself into running faster!!!

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Love this shoe. I have bought about 5 pairs and will continue buying them. I highly recommend this shoe.

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I work out 5-6 days a week. I am running aprx 20 mile a week. theses are great shoes. I also cross train. I feel like they have good traction, on the hard wood floor.

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I run about 20 to 25 miles week, These shoes are lighter tan the other Asics that I have worn in past. These and the new 16 i highly recommend this shoes to anyone who puts high millage on. No cons that I have found!

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I have tried many running shoes and these are by-far my favorite! Lightweight but with enough cushion for distances up to a marathon.

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I was looking for a quick/light shoe for speed training, and for those with naturally narrow feet, this should be a good shoe. I have average (med/B) width feet, and the lasts of these shoes are very narrow. I feel as if I'm falling off the shoes constantly, and this gives me the feeling that the shoe is not durable (that it's falling apart). At this point, I wear it as a bouncing around town shoe only. Bummer. Love the color!

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As a petite Asian woman with small feet (size 4 womens/size 2 1/2 kids), Asics shoes run short enough that I can wear them instead of having to resort to running in children's shoes (which might lack the support I need). I have very low arches and wear orthotics, and the Gel DS Trainer 15 accommodates them beautifully. Because I have such low arches, I cannot race in racing flats. I use these shoes to race in. They are much lighter and faster than my heavier trainers, (the Kayanos, which are more durable). The only drawback is how quickly I wear out the outsoles (I am a bit of a heel striker, though.) The Ascis Gel DS Trainer 15 is a great, comfortable shoe that fits my undersized,overpronating feet perfectly! They're surprisingly supportive for how light they are, and perfect for longer road races like half and full marathons as well as perfect for 5k's. Another plus: they're attractive looking shoes for all you running fashionistas!Originally, there was some kind of snafu when I placed my order, and Road Runner Sports contacted me. Even though I didn't receive the message in a timely manner (I was on vacation), RRS allowed me to resubmit my order and even honored the earlier sales price that had since expired. The service was courteous and professional, which I truly appreciated. It was a pleasure doing business with RRS.

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I love these shoes for training and racing.

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

I so totally love my new Ascics Gel DS shoe!! It is comfortabe, fits well and I swear I run better in it!! I even wear them to work. The fit is great for me [...]. I run over 30 miles each week and I have never been happier with a pair of shoes and I have had lots of pairs.

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this is a good long distance racing shoe.