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GEL-DS Trainer 22

GEL-DS Trainer 22
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Below average (60/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$120
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (60/100)

Better than about 10% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 90% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Below average (60/100)

Overall ranking

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.

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Below average (60/100)

Rank

Ranks above 10% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (70/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (70/100)

Rank

Ranks above 32% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (64/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Below average (64/100)

Rank

Ranks above 18% of shoes

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Comfort

Below average (61/100)

Comfort ranking

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Below average (61/100)

Rank

Ranks above 13% of shoes

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Value

Below average (57/100)

Value ranking

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.

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Below average (57/100)

Rank

Ranks above 6% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (56/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (56/100)

Rank

Ranks above 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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50%

3/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Worse than 90% of 2,541 running shoes ranked.

Below average (60/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 88% of 1,841 daily trainers ranked.

12%

ASICS

Worse than 87% of 260 ASICS shoes ranked.

13%

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.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 22
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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
GEL-DS Trainer 22
GEL-DS Trainer 26
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
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Stack
—
28/20mm
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Drop
1mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2021 Q2
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
—
—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (10%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (13%)
Below average (30%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (18%)
Above average (68%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (17%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (33%)
Average (53%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (6%)
Above average (63%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

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