Asics Running Shoes
The Top Three 2011 Asics Running Shoes Reviewed
The world famous Asics shoe brand was founded by Mr Kihachiro Onitsuka in 1949 in Kobe, Japan. Mr Onitsuka began by designing specialist basket ball shoes to meet the need of the nation’s up and coming basket ball stars, these shoes were designed with a recessed sole to simulate the action of an octopus’ suction cup. In the 1980’s the ASICS GEL Cushioning System revolutionised the running shoe market by its ability to absorb shock by dissipating vertical impact and dispersing it into a horizontal plane. Today, ASICS running shoes are at the forefront of the world performance sports shoe market and is the leading running shoe brand in the world.
Whether you are an Olympic level athlete or someone just starting out on their first 5K, ASICS running shoes can be trusted to meet you needs by providing comfort and support. The award winning GEL-NIMBUS and GEL-KAYANO have recently celebrated their 10th birthdays, this demonstrating the longevitivity of Mr Onitsuka’s original values; to create shoes that meet the needs of the athlete to improve performance, enhance comfort and prevent injury. Ambassadors of the brand include marathon runner Mara Yamauchi, 200 metre champion Jenny Meadows and top triathlete and youngest ever Iron Man Phil Graves.
Best For Over Pronators: GT 2160
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Asics GT 2160
The most popular of the ASICS running shoe is the Asics GT 2160 and is especially suited to over-pronated runners, delivering consistent comfort and dependability. The 2160 is great for both speed sessions and long distance running due to it’s sound support system. The key feature of the shoe being it’s guidance line – a groove along the outer sole that encourages a more efficient gait. For you ladies, there is also a specially adapted women’s model that contains a Gender Specific Space Trusstic of which has been designed to create a more efficient foot function, therefore, greater comfort for female runners.
Best For High Performance: Gel KINSEI 3
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Asics Gel Kinsei 3
If high performance is your game then the GEL KINSEI 3 Asics running shoes are for you. Not only are they suitable for under, neutral and over-pronating runners (representing the ASICS quest for a truly adaptive running shoe!) but they have also been specially developed to work with the foot’s natural running motion. Each major component of the asics running shoes has been redesigned to significantly reduce the weight of the over all shoe, this helping to improve your speed and overall performance. The GEL-KINSEI 3 also features a number of technological innovations, this including Guidance Line (creating a smoother transition from heel strike to toe-off with each stride) and the new Heel Clutching System which provides support while drastically reducing irritation.
Best For Cushioning: GEL NIMBUS 12
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Asics Gel Nimbus 12
For great cushioning, the GEL NIMBUS 12 Asics running shoes is the best choice as they have been described as the ‘flagship’ cushioned shoe in the ASICS collection. The NIMBUS 12 is most suited to neutral and under-pronating runners and features a full-length Guidance Line to improve running efficiency. The NIMBUS 12 has a number of high-tech features all specially designed for maximum comfort.
Asics Gel Kinsei 3’s are the latest super charged version of the successful Asics Kinsei running shoe line and have been packed with new technologies and features that make them some of the highest performing running shoes on the market. The new Gel Kinsei 3’s are a great option for any serious road runner who is looking for that personalized fit that other Asics models lack. I got this running shoes from http://www.simplyrun.co.uk.