5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 17, 2015
45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Sayonara
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
ASICS GEL-Super J33
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.2 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Super J33 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The ASICS GEL-Super J33’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 4 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
53 Low
Based on
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- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“The midsole feels a bit too firm for my liking”
“Apart from the durability issues I see in the upper, these are great shoes”
“I needed arch supports to run in this shoe”
“Now starting to develop tears on the fabric”
“Started to tear relatively quickly”
“Light, neutral, and cheaper”
Prefer this shoe over another
67% 2/3
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- At 6.2 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
- One reviewer calls it an excellent shoe for long races and workouts.
Cons
- Durability averages 2.3 out of 5 across four reviews, the lowest of its dimensions, and three reviewers report the upper tearing.
- One reviewer finds the midsole too firm and runs in it with arch supports.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 6.2 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 6.2 oz · Women's 6.2 oz
- Release
- 2014
- MSRP
- $100
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
Jetkillr · Apr 27, 2015
75 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 1/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
4/5
Overall
cdavis80 · Sep 9, 2014
40 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 1, 2014
60 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Durability
- 1/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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ASICS GEL-Super J33 In Context
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- ASICS GEL-Super J33 2 next version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Saucony Kinvara 5 1 runner
- Mizuno Wave Sayonara 1 runner