The Gel DS Trainer is a lightweight road running shoe family using GEL technology from ASICS.
The Gel DS Trainer 25 uses breathable design, and came out in 2020. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel DS Trainer 26.
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 | ReleasedFeb 2020 | Jul 2012 | Sep 2022 | Apr 2022 | Jun 2022 | |
Weight | WeightM: 255 g W: 218 g | 159 g | M: 315 g W: 261 g | 210 g | 210 g | 9 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot15 mm | 14 mm | 17 mm | 24 mm | 27 mm | 32 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 8 mm | 9 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel23 mm | 24 mm | 25 mm | 30 mm | 35 mm | 40 mm |
Usages | UsagesSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Speed training | Daily runningSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training |
Brand | BrandASICS | Nike | Under Armour | New Balance | Brooks | Nike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Lightweight | For big guysFor heavy runners | Lightweight | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist |
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Techs | TechsGEL | Nike Flyknit | Under Armour Hovr | FuelCell | Nike Air ZoomPebaxZoomX | |
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Road (+1063) |
Usages | Speed training (+231) |
Brand | ASICS (+219) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1269) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1274) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+799)Heel strike (+971) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1240) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+662) |
Features | Breathable (+861) |
Materials | Knit (+162) |
Techs | GEL (+119) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 25 | |
Released | Feb 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 255 g W: 218 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm | |
Heel | 23 mm | |
Forefoot | 15 mm |