ASICS Pulse 16

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · Medium/Narrow

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Average (65/100)

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65/100
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Average (65/100)

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Scores better than 19% of shoes

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65

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Simple neutral daily trainer for easy, everyday running miles.
  • Cushioning is the strongest part of this ride.

Cons

  • Underfoot feel is basic; comfort lags most trainers we track.
  • Expect faster wear than comparable everyday trainers.
  • Already superseded by the newer Pulse 17.

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$79.99

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$80 in White / Yellow
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$80 in Magic Beige / Off White
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$100 in Mint / Teal
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2025
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$200
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Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (19%)
Bottom tier (21%)
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Comfort
Bottom tier (12%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (19%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (12%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (16%)
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Very good (87%) Best value
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