daily trainerASICS
Gel-Sonoma 8
Versatile trail-road shoe with multi-surface grip and GEL cushioning for runners who mix terrain in their training.
$90MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- daily trainer
- Cushioning
- moderate
- Weight
- 301g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 26/18mm
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
3mm lugsDoor to trailDaily trainingSmooth trailBeginnersRoad
Our read
Editorial interpretation from the specs and what we know of this shoe — opinion, not lab-tested.
Ride
A heavy, balanced-firm ride with basic GEL cushioning that feels flat and utilitarian rather than lively.
Fit
Standard width only with a secure but unremarkable trail fit; runs true to size for most.
Best for
Budget-minded runners mixing pavement and light trail who want an affordable, durable entry-level shoe.
Avoid if
You run technical, muddy, or steep terrain where the shallow 3 mm lugs and lack of rock protection fall short.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.