The Gel Sonoma is a neutral trail running shoe family utilising Gel tech by ASICS.
The Gel Sonoma 6 is the latest model in the family, has a breathable construction design, and was released in 2021. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 86%. This puts it in the highest rated 30% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | |||
released | ReleasedMay 2021 | Jan 2020 | May 2020 | Aug 2022 | Jun 2019 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | Weight295 g | M: 215 g W: 181 g | 343 g | 11 g | M: 221 g W: 176 g | 360 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot12 mm | 23 mm | 15 mm | |||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 12 mm | 8 mm | 4 mm | 12 mm | |
Heel | Heel20 mm | 31 mm | 19 mm | |||
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | RoadTrail | Trail |
Brand | BrandASICS | Xero Shoes | PUMA | Salomon | La Sportiva | PUMA |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | LightweightLow dropZero drop | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightLow drop | ||
Techs | TechsASICS Gel | Gore-Tex | ||||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan β | ||||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1862) |
Terrain | Trail (+494) |
Brand | ASICS (+234) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1459) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1436) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+897)Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1384) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+789) |
Features | Breathable (+959) |
Materials | Mesh (+821) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+130) |
Colorways | Black, Black / Blue, Black / Deep Sea Teal, Black / Grey / Turquoise, Black / Night Shade, Black / Orange, Black / Yellow, Blue, Blue / Pink, Blue / Silver |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 6 | |
Released | May 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 295 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm | |
Heel | 20 mm | |
Forefoot | 12 mm |