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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)

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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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Good trainer with slight stability.

sallyruns · Feb 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

I wore this shoe for all of my training runs and have raced two half marathons and one 15K trail race in this model. It is light and provides just enough stability for me, as I pronate.

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

Good all around Racing and training shoe.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

I use this shoe for up-tempo workouts and races up to a marathon (although it definitely probably is best for distances up to a half marathon). The shoes has considerable snappiness, but does seem to break down over longer distances. I prefer using other Asics like the GT 2000 for runs longer than 13 miles.

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