For the last few months I've been switching off between the Asics Gel Frantic 5 and the Asics Tornado 2, and while both are solid choices for my cross-training that includes occasional treadmill running the Tornado 2 offers a superior combination of a solid and wide heel foundation and soft cushioning when it comes to running. My running is limited by old achilles tears that give me tendinitis and calf strains if I over-do it, but I have no problems strapping my Tornado 2's on and putting in a couple of miles at the gym pain and injury free. Plus they feel great for all other types of indoors cross-training, although the uppers are perhaps too flexible for long outdoor runs on uneven pavement or turf if you are more than about 170 lbs.
Up until now, I've only used shoes for severe over-pronators, and even used the Cho-Pat Achilles Strap and anti-pronation orthotics to prevent achilles tendinitis and strains. But the Tornado 2 has me re-thinking that strategy. My hunch is that the wide heel and solid lasts on this shoe would hold up well for outdoors runs in the 3-5 mile range; for longer runs the uppers seem to lack the kind of stabilization you'd get from an anti-pronation shoe. Even if these don't turn out to be the best running shoe for you, they do look great and are superbly comfortable so at the very least you've got a great shoe for walking and day to day recreation.
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I start my day with a 4 mile run every day. These Asics are very light, extremely comfortable yet provide super support. I wish I could wear them to work but they wouldn't look right with a suit. LOVE THESE RUNNING SHOES!
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Unfortunately, not good for cross country running. Good for the novice runner. Good price though. Would recommend for some short distances.
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I have had these for about a month, but have only wore them maybe 5-6 times. I am very happy with the quality and comfort, which I had high expectations for after hearing about Asics. These are my first pair of Asic shoes I and I would definitely buy another pair in the future. They are also pretty stylish and look just as nice if not better than my past two pairs of Nike Shox. If they start falling apart after a while I will update
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This shoe has done everything that I hoped it would in the few days I have worn it already. I like its weight, durability, and energy as I run. I will get another, if/when this one wears out!
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