ASICS Men’s GEL-Pulse Running Shoe
- ASICS Forefoot and Rearfoot GEL Cushioning System has a silicone based gel strategically placed at high impact areas in the forefoot and rearfoot for shock absorption
- AHAR heel plug enhances durability at initial impact
- SpEVA midsole offers durability and shock attenuation
Product Description
The Asics Gel Pulse is new to the Asics line of cushioning shoes, and is ideal for the neutral to mild over-pronator. A durable AHAR heel plug makes for a longer life in the impact zones, SpEVA midsole attenuates shock, and GEL Cushioning System. A great performance value!
The Asics Gel Pulse is a neutral shoe – neutral shoes have less added stability so your feet guide themselves more naturally through each step. Suited for a higher arch, frequently in association with a supinated (rolls slightly outward) foot motion.
Color: White/Silver/Black
- Asics SpEVA midsole for shock absorption.
- Gel Cushioning System in rearfoot.
- AHAR heel plug makes for a longer life in the impact zones.
- 3M Reflectivity.
- Average weight: 12 oz. (Size 10.5)Amazon.com Product Description
The GEL-Pulse, a new addition to the ASICS Cushioning Category, delivers superior platform cushioning for a range of gaits from neutral to mild over pronator. The relatively low-profile tooling and open mesh upper keep weight low and comfort at a premium.
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Filed under: Running
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I bought this shoe for longer distances. It does provide plenty of cushion in the heel (and the midsole and toe when you start to get tired and lose running form). This shoe is not ideal for sprinting a 5K, but worked good for my 40 mile ultramarathon 3 days ago. Also, the arch support could be a little more. This is great for a neutral, but if you have a higher arch, the support will only be adequate. I would have preferred more arch support (higher in sole) during my last run.
I recommend combining this shoe with the sof-sole that fits you best.
Rating: 4 / 6
I am a fifty year old average built male and have been running since my teens, minus a year or two. I run two hours daily (daily), which turns out to be about twelve miles per run. I have a tendency to daydream while I run and if the shoe does not feel or fit right, fantasy land does not exist. I have run in about every shoe made and did not get particular until a few years ago. I now only buy Asics, but sometimes stray to another brand just for a bit of adventure. I tried the Asics Men’s Gel-Pluse Running Shoe from the 1st of September until now the end of October 2009. I have a few months to go before I change them, since I wear them completely out about every four months (devastate them at six months, which I do not recommend). I am fairly impressed with the land and the wear on the sole. I have used this shoe during the summer/fall time so I cannot say how it does in the winter months in the Tacoma/Seattle area. The landing is particularly soft and of course there are no blisters (ever) or break-in time for this brand. You put them on and they are ready to run. The color selection was a little drab, but if they offered it in neon pink I have to wonder if I would purchase it. This shoe, like many others, has a problem when it gets wet. The laces will not stay tied, so double knot them when it is raining. When the shoe gets wet it will throw back any needles, dirt or gravel into the vamp, wedging themselves between the sock and medial. Eventually it works it’s way into the shoe, forcing one to stop to remove it. This is because the tread of the shoe has so many gaps, which trap particles. I have found this problem to be systemic with all running shoes though. The shoe does dry quickly without loss of structural integrity. I give this shoe a five star rating because of the comfort, which exceeds the cost.
Rating: 5 / 6