ASICS Men's Gel-Pulse 11 Running Shoes Review

I wear a 12.5 4E, so it's a nightmare trying to find shoes that fit and are reasonably priced. I've been a loyal New Balance owner for decades, but their quality control seems to have suffered recently; the soles on one $150 pair delaminated after two weeks, and the last two pairs I bought were supposed to be 'extra wide' but were nothing of the sort. Exasperated, I decided to try Asics after being told their 'wide' shoes really were as described. It's true - these shoes have plenty of room for big feet like mine. Even better, at $60 the price was definitely right!I've done two 5-mile road runs in these shoes, thus far. Put simply, these are solid running shoes for road running.The good:- Asics 'Gel' absorbs shock much better than I anticipated, in both the heel and forefoot areas. This adds a little weight to the shoes, but it's a worthwhile tradeoff for the noticeable amount of cushioning it provides. Asics 'Gel' is a different feeling from, say, Nike Air, and I'm really impressed! The shoes have a neutral gait and enough arch support that my high arches haven't felt neglected. The inserts work well enough, too, which is a nice bonus.- Overall, the shoes feel well-built. The tongue is nicely padded and stays put in the center of the shoe. It works in concert with the padding around the opening, which firmly stabilize the foot within the shoe. This makes the shoe feel like a glove in a way I've never noticed from any other shoe. The heel-to-toe drop is moderate and comfortable, too.The Bad:- Lateral stability is less than desirable. I tried some aerobic movements like side-stepping and jumping jacks, but I ended up taking the shoes off and going barefoot to avoid injuring my ankle. Much of this is because - like many running shoes these days - the upper is made of a thin mesh (for breathability and probably material cost savings). There is a continuous plastic toe cap and band that runs around the shoe that seems sturdy enough for extended running. You don't even notice it, but that's about all there is for lateral reinforcement. If you do a lot of lateral movement or you're prone to rolling your ankles, I'd look for trail runners or cross-trainers specifically designed for stability during such activities.Overall, if you need reasonably priced, comfortable road running shoes, I'd recommend these without hesitation!

I am a huge ASICS fan and have been wearing ASICS for decades. One thing I like about ASICS is the consistency of size. I know I order an 11 1/2 and it will fit perfectly every time, no matter which model I buy. These are beautiful shoes, love the colors, but are also very very comfortable. I use these primarily as the shoes I run on the treadmill with. I’m kind of a shoe geek, so I have indoor and outdoor shoes, these are just for indoor. Very cushiony and light, very good stability. I have issues with plantar fasciitis, so I need shoes that will give me good support. So far I haven’t had any flareups with my fasciitis after running many miles on the treadmill with these.

Comfortable and fit well.

A little stiff still after multiple wears. Overall very comfortable sole just tiring on the foot because of stiffness. Great looking. The bottoms were dirty out of the box. Not crazy dirty but not new shoe clean.

Been wearing ONLY Asics since 1975. They fit great, very comfortable, very tough for any exercise program. The gel is the best. Nice designs & colors. Started running many years ago & now mostly fast walk. Currently have 12 pairs of Asics & no chance of buying any other brand! Have had at least 80 pairs over 25+ years. They don't wear out. Always give them to a charity when I replenish my inventory.

My shoes arrived safely earlier today and I tried them on right away.After eight hours, they feel just as comfortable on my feet as they did this morning, and have passed every test I've given them.I'll be wearing these at work for 10-12 hours at a time, and these shoes are definitely up to the task with everything from the arch support, room for my toes, traction on surfaces, breathability, absorbing shocks, and keeping my ankles, calves and knees from bearing the brunt of a long day.I made sure to order another pair before the end of the day in case they are replaced with a newer style in months to come.I was very pleased and satisfied with the product, the way the seller packaged them, and the prompt manner with which they were shipped to my door within a few days.

My 13 year old son loves camo patterns in clothes. For his birthday, this green and black camo patterned shoe was a nice surprise for a b-day gift. The shoe is very light-weight and extremely comfortable. The fit? This shoe is an exact fit. If you ALWAYS wear a specific size...then order that size. But, if your feet are still growing or if you just like a little room in your sneaker - then go up "at least" a half size for good measure. All in All - this is a great shoe, style and pattern.

I have worn ASICS for years but recently stepped away for more trail running. After a year off road I decided to add some road mileage back in and I am happy to say ASICS are still the same a year later! Great runnning shoe incredible confront. For me the toe box is perfect. Not to small but my toes don’t swim in the either. I am a 10.5 US and they for me true to size.