Gel-Pulse 17 Wide
The ASICS Gel-Pulse 17 (Wide) is a budget-friendly neutral daily trainer with FF BLAST and rearfoot GEL cushioning, available in a wide fit for men at $105.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run, Gym / cross-training, Walking / all-day
- Stability
- neutral
- Drop
- 0mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- FF BLAST and GEL
- Outsole
- AHARPLUS heel rubber
- Upper
- Engineered mesh
- Widths
- wide
The Gel-Pulse 17 positions itself as an accessible, do-everything neutral trainer aimed at easy runs, gym sessions and general wear rather than performance running. Manufacturer materials point to soft everyday cushioning via FF BLAST foam and rearfoot GEL, plus durable AHARPLUS heel rubber, but no independent testing, weight or stack data is available to judge ride character or long-run capability.
Manufacturer describes a soft, cloud-like yet responsive ride from FF BLAST foam plus 2mm of added midsole foam and rearfoot GEL cushioning, but firmness and stack are unverified.
Offered in a wide construction with an engineered mesh upper that minimizes overlays, suiting runners who need extra forefoot room.
Neutral runners and beginners wanting an affordable, wide-fitting cushioned shoe for easy daily runs, walking and gym use.
You need verified stability, race-day responsiveness, trail traction, or documented long-distance performance.