The Gel DS Trainer is a lightweight road running shoe family that uses Gel technology from ASICS.
The Gel DS Trainer 22 went on sale in 2017. Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel DS Trainer 26.
With an average review score of 82%, it's rated just above the median rating of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedMar 2017 | Feb 2016 | May 2021 | Jan 2020 | Mar 2022 | |
expertReviewScore | Expert Review Score | | | | | |
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 227 g W: 187 g | M: 266 g W: 227 g | M: 261 g W: 201 g | M: 266 g W: 238 g | M: 247 g W: 213 g | |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 10 mm W: 9 mm | M: 11 mm W: 10 mm | 17 mm | 26 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
Heel | HeelM: 20 mm W: 19 mm | M: 21 mm W: 20 mm | 27 mm | 36 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesSpeed training | Speed training | CompetitionRacingSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training | Speed training | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandASICS | adidas | ASICS | New Balance | Brooks | Brooks |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | LightweightMaximalist | ||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | TechsASICS Gel | ASICS Gel | New Balance FuelCell | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadStabilityOverpronationLow arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1862) |
Terrain | Road (+1265) |
Usages | Speed training (+281) |
Brand | ASICS (+234) |
Support Type | Stability (+200) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+182) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+189) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+390) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+130) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 22 | |
Released | Mar 2017 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 227 g W: 187 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | M: 20 mm W: 19 mm | |
Forefoot | M: 10 mm W: 9 mm |