ASICS

GEL-Equation 6

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Cushioning

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Value

Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Durability

Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Comfort

Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Appearance

Below average (60/100)

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Below average (60/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.4 oz M
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2016
2016
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$80 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (27%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (51%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (13%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (10%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (18%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Costa_Rica_runner · Sep 19, 2014

4/5

Overall

Okay. I developed aquiles tendonitis while running in the shoe, but it is not clear if that was caused by the shoe. Otherwise, the shoe is decent considering the low price.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

cgatewood · Sep 1, 2014

4/5

Overall

Fits well. Not too heavy. Good cushioning, but not too soft. I previously wore NIKE 7.0, but developed right plantar fasciitis and pain in proximal right hamstring. Switched to Gel Equation and pains are much better Of note, my left hip is a little higher than my right hip and my left foot is a little longer than my right foot. Also, my left foot is neutral and my right foot mildly pronates. The Gel Equation 6 still has the dip in the center of the top of the back of the shoe, so it does not rub.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5