Review of ASICS Men's GEL-DS Racer 9 Running Shoe

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I ordered these a half size bigger as suggested by a local running store. I did my fastest time in a 5k in almost 3 years in them in 90 degree heat at that, these shoes felt almost like nothing was there.I am a 200 lb 6'2" runner, 50-60 miles a week, normally wear a nuetral cushion shoe, and these provided good cushioning and support for me to race in. I am no shoe expert but have tried many flats and others like the kinvaras and have finally found what works for me. I would recommend these shoes to anyone who wants a light weight racer that still provides ample cushioning.

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Let's just say this up front: this is not a casual running shoe. It's a racing shoe (though not technically a racing flat), and it's a good one at that. It's basically a lighter weight version of the DS Trainer (my regular running shoe), and as such it makes a great choice for running any race in, from a 5K up to a half marathon. I've had good luck with it at all of those distances, though I've opted to stick with the slightly more cushioned DS Trainer for a full marathon (I suspect very fast and lightweight runners could get away with it, but I'm about 180 lbs and run a 3:30-ish marathon).

Minus one review star for the unnecessarily flashy color scheme. Come on, ASICS; how about slightly subtler colors for the Racer 10?

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I am a very loyal Asics running shoe buyer. I tried a lot of other brands: adidias,nike, brooks, saucony. But I feel most comfortable with Asics and that for almost 10 years. Lately I run a lot in bootcamp classes where sprinting and HIT is very common. My normal outdoor running shoes had too much cushion material and felt too high. I bought this shoe and it is perfect: light weight but gives me still enough stability and cushion so that my knees don't hurt while sprinting.

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got these shoes on friday and brought it for my first half marathon on sunday. best decision of my life. shoes were light and comfy and had just that little bit of support i wanted. no issues with it being stiff or unseasoned first time wearing it. appearance wise its a killer look. has a rather tight midfoot which hugs the foot nicely and a slightly roomier forefoot. only issue with the shoe was that it felt super steaming hot at the end of the race. but well maybe it was a wrong choice of socks.

would recommend this shoe to everybody!

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I love my new Asics,I've buying this brand of shoes for quite a few years now,always like their designs and

their comfortability,these ones are very light,an awesome combination of colours,and they are different from the average pair of shoes,the way I like it.A special mention to Amazon,no complains whatsoever,I ordered half a size too small,after I mentioned and returned the sneakers to them for an exchange pair,it was organized and delivered very shortly after,I've been buying stuff from Amazon way back and they always provide a service 2nd to none.