The Gel DS Trainer is a lightweight road running shoe family that uses Gel technology from ASICS.
The Gel DS Trainer 26 is the latest model in the family, uses breathable construction design, and was released in 2021. Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation.
With an average review score of 83%, it's in the highest rated 40% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 30% of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedApr 2021 | Oct 2019 | Jun 2022 | May 2021 | Mar 2022 | |
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Weight | WeightM: 213 g W: 190 g | M: 215 g W: 184 g | 252 g | M: 261 g W: 201 g | M: 247 g W: 213 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot | 17 mm | 29 mm | 26 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
Heel | Heel | 23 mm | 37 mm | 36 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesSpeed training | CompetitionRacingSpeed training | Speed training | Daily runningRacingSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandASICS | New Balance | adidas | Saucony | New Balance | Brooks |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | Lightweight | Maximalist | LightweightMaximalist | ||
Techs | TechsASICS Gel | New Balance FuelCell | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadStabilityOverpronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeLow archBreathable |
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 | Fore/Midfoot strike (+897)Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+189) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+390) |
Features | Breathable (+959) |
Materials | Knit (+189)Reflective (+106) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+130) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 26 | |
Released | Apr 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 213 g W: 190 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm |