ASICS Gel Sonoma 5

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    Overview

    The Gel Sonoma is a neutral trail running shoe family utilising Gel tech by ASICS.

    The Gel Sonoma 5 has a breathable construction design, and came out in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel Sonoma 6.

    According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 76%. This puts it in the lowest rated 30% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 20% of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 340 g
    W: 312 g
    343 g
    326 g
    M: 221 g
    W: 176 g
    M: 269 g
    W: 235 g
    M: 249 g
    W: 227 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    12 mm
    15 mm
    30 mm
    27 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    8 mm
    12 mm
    4 mm
    8 mm
    10 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    20 mm
    19 mm
    38 mm
    37 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    ASICS    		PUMANew BalanceLa SportivaadidasNew Balance
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    		LightweightLow dropLow dropZero dropLightweight
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Carbon fiber plate
    Carbon fiber plate
    Techs
    Techs
    ASICS Gel
    		New Balance FuelCellVibram
    Common characteristics
    TrailNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archBreathable
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    ASICS Gel Sonoma 5 characteristics and specifications

    Characteristics
    SportsRunning (+2168)
    TerrainTrail (+552)
    BrandASICS (+266)
    Support TypeNeutral (+1705)
    Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1678)
    Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1199)Heel strike (+1178)
    Arch TypeHigh arch (+1625)
    FitNarrow toe box (+241)
    FeaturesBreathable (+817)
    MaterialsMesh (+1040)
    TechsASICS Gel (+144)
    Events10k (+715)Half marathon (+715)Marathon (+715)
    ColorwaysBlack / Blue, Blue / Yellow, Grey, Silver
    Specificationsvs Average
    Model
    5
    Released
    Apr 2020
    Measurements
    Weight
    M: 340 g
    W: 312 g
    Heel to toe drop
    8 mm
    Heel
    20 mm
    Forefoot
    12 mm

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