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ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 22

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 7.6 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 23 replaced it

How it ranks

The ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 22’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 22

of 5

Below average

62
Overall
62
Value
63
Appearance
63
Comfort
59
Durability
56
Cushioning
51
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

85 High

85

Based on

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  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

What runners say

“Wears out faster than other shoes—need to switch after ~300 miles instead of 400-500.”
4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 21
“Since introducing FlyteFoam, this trainer has seen a rapid decline in durability.”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks PureCadence 4
“Light enough for tempo runs and speed work, but still has enough support for long runs.”
4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 21
“You either have to replace them quickly or use them sparingly in your rotation.”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks PureCadence 4
“An amazingly light shoe.”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks PureCadence 4
“Considerable snappiness.”
5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon
“Great for tempo or long runs, or any day you want a responsive shoe.”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks PureCadence 4
“Seems to break down over longer distances.”
5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon
“Don't have as much cushioning as some options, but provide enough support for moderate overpronation.”
5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 2
“Crammed a lot of support in this lightweight shoe.”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks PureCadence 4
“Light and provides just enough stability for pronation.”
4/5 Full review 37 mpw came from the ASICS GEL-Electro 33
“You could race in them if you wanted.”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks PureCadence 4
“Switched to a lighter shoe to address foot pain.”
5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 2
“Best for distances up to a half marathon.”
5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 3/6

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

  • At 8.0 oz reviewers find it light enough for tempo work and racing, one arguing you could race a half marathon in it.
  • Reviewers say it stays quick while still offering enough stability for mild overpronation.
  • Overall, comfort and appearance each draw 4.6 out of 5.

Cons

  • Durability and value each draw 3.9 out of 5, the lowest marks of any dimension, and one reviewer replaces them at 300 miles instead of 400 to 500.
  • Reviewers find the cushioning thin beyond half marathon distance, one switching to the GT-2000 for anything over 13 miles.
  • The GEL-DS Trainer 26 scores 85 on ten reviews against its 64.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

GEL-DS Trainer 22 rates 62. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer

Each dot is one version of the GEL-DS Trainer, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

Release year

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Runner Ratings

7 ratings
5/5 4
4/5 3
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
2017 Q3
MSRP
$120
Drop
10mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews

i thought all i had to do was click on the stars

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.

Anonymous runner · Aug 11, 2019

40 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
2/5

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.

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 21

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Good, lightweight training shoe

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.

Anonymous runner · Mar 1, 2018

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 2

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

Light on Your Feet...and Maybe Miles Too

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.

jakehills · Feb 13, 2018

60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks PureCadence 4

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

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

35 mpw training for a marathon

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

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Compared to other shoes

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ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 22
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HOKA Bondi 8
GEL-DS Trainer 22
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Speed shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
7.6 oz Lightest
7.6 oz
9.9 oz
Stack
—
28/20mm
40/35mm
Drop
10mm
8mm
4mm
Release
2017 Q3
2021 Q2
2022 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
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$165
Best price
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$95
Ratings
Overall
62 Below average
77 Decent
99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
59 Bottom-tier
66 Below average
99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
51 Bottom-tier
64 Below average
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
56 Bottom-tier
64 Below average
97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
63 Below average
71 Decent
75 Decent Best appearance
Value
63 Below average
81 Good Best value rating
77 Decent
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