Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- trail
- Also good for
- Door to trail, recovery runs
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 284g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 25/17mm
- Lug
- 3mm
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
Door to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingRecovery runsBeginners
Our read
Ride
Balanced, moderately cushioned ride from a firm EVA-based midsole with 8 mm drop. Comfortable for easy paces but not lively or springy.
Fit
Standard width only, with a secure everyday fit typical of ASICS entry-level trainers. No wide option for those needing extra toe-box room.
Best for
Beginners and budget-minded runners doing easy mixed-surface miles on smooth trails and packed paths.
Avoid if
You run genuinely technical or muddy terrain, where the shallow 3 mm lugs and light protection fall short.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.