ASICS

DS Racer 9

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Below average (58/100)

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Overall

Below average (58/100)

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Below average (58/100)

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Ranks above 8% of shoes

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Value

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Cushioning

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Durability

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Ranks above 37% of shoes

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Comfort

Below average (62/100)

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Below average (62/100)

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Ranks above 11% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (53/100)

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Below average (53/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.8 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
23/15mm
Drop
8mm
Release
2016
2017 Q3
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$110
Best price
$151.97
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (48%)
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (37%)
Very good (85%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (2%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (49%)
Above average (70%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Morewillthantalent · Aug 28, 2014

4/5

Overall

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