ASICS Noosa Tri 15

Name: ASICS Noosa Tri 15
Brand: ASICS
Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.6 oz · Men's 36/31mm · women's 35/30mm stack · 5mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS Noosa Tri 16 replaced it

How it ranks

The ASICS Noosa Tri 15 sits about average for racing shoes in our data. Value and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 14 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the Noosa Tri product line.

Decent

Overall

Decent 76

Value

Excellent 93

Durability

Good 86

Comfort

Good 85

Cushioning

Decent 79

Appearance

Below average 67

Confidence

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Confidence

86 High

High 86

External retailer ratings

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External ratings

What runners say

“Slips on wet pavement as the sole is very smooth.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS Noosa Tri 14

“Great upper which is light, provides good lockdown and is comfortable.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS Noosa Tri 14

“About 200 miles in so far, and no issues at all.”

5/5 Full review

“Fit is true to size.”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Novablast 3

“Lightweight, good cushioning, good on grass, moderately stable, roomy, comfortable.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Noosa Tri 14

“Wish they held up a little better.”

5/5 Full review training for sprints

“Pretty maximal but firm foam. Strong rocker effect.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS Noosa Tri 14

“Nice rocker and firm but comfortable foam.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Novablast 3

“Comfy upper, good foam, and a nice feel.”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Novablast 3

Prefer this shoe over another

40% 2/5

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers praise the light, comfortable upper and the secure lockdown.
Two reviewers describe firm foam with a strong rocker effect.
At 8 oz with a 34mm heel stack.

Cons

Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer calls them eyesores that draw stares.
One reviewer says the smooth sole slips on wet pavement.

Noosa Tri 15 rates 76. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS Noosa Tri

Each dot is one version of the Noosa Tri, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

81 2021 76 2022 76 2023 67 2024

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Noosa Tri 16

2024 · 0 reviews

67 Below average

6 Confidence
Noosa Tri 15 This shoe

2023 · 14 reviews

76 Decent

86 Confidence
Noosa Tri 14

2022 · 7 reviews

76 Decent

77 Confidence
Noosa Tri 13

2021 · 0 reviews

81 Good

50 Confidence

Runner Ratings

14 ratings

5/5 8

4/5 6

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 7.6 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 8.0 oz · Women's 7.1 oz
Release: 2023 Q2
Stack: Men's 36/31mm · women's 35/30mm
Drop: 5mm

Runner reviews

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5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jun 16, 2024

30 mpw training for a marathon

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

Noosa Tri 15 Review

5/5

Overall

Overall a pretty great shoe. Bought these on sale for around $100 and haven't had any problems with them. About 200 miles in so far, and no issues at all. Only thing you might have to deal with are the awkward stares with these eyesores.

Anonymous runner · Nov 27, 2023