ASICS

Gel-Sonoma 8

Name: Gel-Sonoma 8
Brand: ASICS

Versatile trail-road shoe with multi-surface grip and GEL cushioning for runners who mix terrain in their training.

$100MSRP

Check price

In the ASICS trail lineup

Comparable specifications

Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.

Terrain: trail
Primary use: Daily trail training
Also good for: Easy trail run, Door-to-trail
Cushion: moderate
Firmness: balanced
Stability: neutral
Weight: 301g
Drop: 8mm
Stack: 26/18mm
Lug: 3mm
Midsole: AMPLIFOAM PLUS with rearfoot GEL
Outsole: Solid rubber, trail-specific pattern
Upper: Engineered mesh
Widths: standard
Release: 2025

Door to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingRoadGravelBeginners

Our read

The Gel-Sonoma 8 is an accessible, durable trail option positioned at a $100 price point, making it a common entry-level or door-to-trail choice. Manufacturer material points to modest cushioning and a trail-specific outsole for confidence on uphills and downhills, but no independent testing of ride firmness, weight, stack geometry, or lug depth is available to confirm technical-terrain or long-distance capability.

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 3mm lugs and lack of rock protection fall short.

Sources

What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.

ASICSOfficial page