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GEL-DS Trainer 22

ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 22

Name: ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 22
Brand: ASICS
Rating: 4.6 (7 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 8 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 23 replaced it

How it ranks

The ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 22 rates in the 12th percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on looks.

Based on 7 runner reviews.

Average

60/100

Overall

Average 60

Appearance

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Good 71

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 22% of shoes

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Average 65

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (61/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 13% of shoes

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Average 61

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (57/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 6% of shoes

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Below average 57

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

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Scores better than 4% of shoes

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Below average 56

What runners say

“Wears out faster than other shoes—need to switch after ~300 miles instead of 400-500.”

4/5 Full review

“Since introducing FlyteFoam, this trainer has seen a rapid decline in durability.”

jakehills 4/5 Full review

“Light enough for tempo runs and speed work, but still has enough support for long runs.”

4/5 Full review

“You either have to replace them quickly or use them sparingly in your rotation.”

jakehills 4/5 Full review

“An amazingly light shoe.”

jakehills 4/5 Full review

“Considerable snappiness.”

5/5 Full review

“Great for tempo or long runs, or any day you want a responsive shoe.”

jakehills 4/5 Full review

“Seems to break down over longer distances.”

5/5 Full review

“Don't have as much cushioning as some options, but provide enough support for moderate overpronation.”

5/5 Full review

“Crammed a lot of support in this lightweight shoe.”

jakehills 4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 3/6

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
Rated above average on comfort.

Cons

Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.
Rated below average on durability.

Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

5/5

4/5

3/5

2/5

1/5

Runner reviews

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i thought all i had to do was click on the stars

Anonymous runner · Aug 11, 2019

5/5

Overall

nobody told me i would need to write anything about this anywho i've been running in ds trainers for like 11 years and never had any issues. probably a combination of the shoe, my body type, and some dumb luck.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 2/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

4/5

Overall

Very versatile shoe, it is light enough for tempo runs and some faster speed work, but still has enough support for long runs. Only complaint is that they wear out faster than other shoes as I find myself needing to switch after ~300 miles instead of 400-500. Not much difference in this update from the last one.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 1/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Good, lightweight training shoe

Anonymous runner · Mar 1, 2018

5/5

Overall

I've traditionally run in heavier Asics, the old 20x0 series and Kayanos. I started having pain in the top of my foot and decided to try a lighter shoe. I'm on my second of the DS Trainer series and like them a lot. They don't have as much cushioning as some options, but the provife enough support for my moderate overpronation.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Light on Your Feet...and Maybe Miles Too

jakehills · Feb 13, 2018

4/5

Overall

The Asics Gel-DS Trainer 22 is an amazingly light shoe. It is so light, I would argue that you could race in them if you wanted. They're a great tempo or long run show, or any day you want to have a good responsive shoe on a day you wanna go faster. Asics comes through with support as weel, cramming a lot of support in this lightweight shoe. The shoe is also appealing in the red and gold color way. The downside to the shoe is that since introducing FlyteFoam, this Asics trainer has seen a rapid decline in durability, meaning you either have to replace them quickly or use them sparingly in your rotation. Overall a great buy though, and if you need a good workout shoe or racing flat, this could be it.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5