ASICS GEL-DS Racer
Every version of the GEL-DS Racer we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the GEL-DS Racer rates above 31% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GEL-DS Racer, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| ASICS GEL-DS Racer 11 | 2017 | 6.6 oz (men's) | — | 79 | +12 | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-DS Racer 10 | 2014 | 6.3 oz (men's) | 23/15mm stack · 8mm drop | 67 | — | 3 | $110 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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ASICS
GEL-DS Racer 1179 79 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 22
v11 (2017) · Racing shoe · Stability · 6.6 oz (men's)
One reviewer running 45 miles a week gets 800 miles per pair.
Durability 67MSRP $110
Overall79Value77Comfort77Cushioning75Appearance70Durability67Confidence22Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer running 45 miles a week gets 800 miles per pair.
It scores 83 against 67 for the GEL-DS Racer 10 before it.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
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ASICS
GEL-DS Racer 1067 67 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 45
v10 (2014) · Racing shoe · Stability · 6.3 oz (men's) · 23mm stack · 8mm drop
At 6.3 oz it is lighter than the 6.6 oz median for racing shoes for sale, and reviewers call it light, firm and responsive.
Durability 63MSRP $110
Overall67Cushioning73Value71Comfort66Durability63Appearance60Confidence45Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 6.3 oz it is lighter than the 6.6 oz median for racing shoes for sale, and reviewers call it light, firm and responsive.
Two reviewers race in it and also use it as a lightweight daily trainer.
One reviewer who overpronates says the medial post never made itself felt.
Cons
One reviewer finds the midsole and outsole cutouts a magnet for pebbles and mud.
Its three reviewers rate durability 3 out of 5, though one put 400 miles on a pair without the cushioning breaking down.
Appearance is among its lowest-rated dimensions at 3 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it ugly.
