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Gel-Kayano 12.1

Popularity: One of ASICS's hottest lifestyle models since 2024 / Comfort: Firm and supportive, not plush or soft / Updated 2026-03-11

86/100

Gel-1130

Popularity: ASICS' most versatile lifestyle runner since 2023 / Comfort: Comfortable with rearfoot GEL; light and supportive / Updated 2026-03-11

86/100

Gel-Kayano 14

Popularity: Peak fashion hype among ASICS retros / Comfort: Genuine GEL cushioning, very comfortable / Updated 2026-03-11

85/100

Gel-Kayano 14

Popularity: One of the hottest ASICS lifestyle models since 2023 / Comfort: Firm but supportive; GEL cushioning holds up all day / Updated 2026-03-11

85/100

Gel-Lyte III

Popularity: Pillar of retro runner culture with decades of collab history / Comfort: GEL cushioning and split tongue provide genuinely good comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

84/100

Gel-NYC

Popularity: One of ASICS' most successful new lifestyle launches / Comfort: Excellent; GEL cushioning and plush midsole deliver / Updated 2026-03-11

84/100

GT-2160

Popularity: Rising fast in the retro running fashion wave alongside Gel-Kayano 14 / Comfort: GEL rearfoot cushioning provides genuine impact absorption / Updated 2026-03-11

83/100

Gel-Kayano 32

Popularity: One of the most popular stability running shoes worldwide / Comfort: Exceptionally comfortable for easy runs and daily training / Updated 2026-03-11

83/100

Novablast

Popularity: Highly popular among recreational and daily runners / Comfort: Extremely bouncy and fun, FlyteFoam Blast excels / Updated 2026-03-11

82/100

Gel-Lyte V

Popularity: One of ASICS' most popular lifestyle models globally / Comfort: GEL cushioning and split tongue deliver excellent ride / Updated 2026-03-11

82/100

Gel-Nimbus

Popularity: ASICS's top-selling neutral cushion trainer globally / Comfort: Very plush, almost too soft for some runners / Updated 2026-03-11

81/100

Gel-Cumulus

Popularity: Solid seller, less buzz than Nimbus or Kayano / Comfort: Good cushioning, firmer than Nimbus / Updated 2026-03-11

79/100

Gel-Teremoa

Popularity: Respected in designer sneaker and fashion circles / Comfort: GEL and FF Blast Plus provide genuine all-day comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

79/100

Gel-DS Trainer 14

Popularity: Growing on the ASICS retro wave, below Kayano 14 / Comfort: Lighter and less cushioned than Kayano 14 / Updated 2026-03-11

78/100

Gel-Quantum Kinetic

Popularity: Growing presence in fashion-forward ASICS circles / Comfort: Exceptionally cushioned with Scutoid GEL technology / Updated 2026-03-11

78/100

Gel-NYC 2055

Popularity: Niche within the already-niche Gel-NYC lineup / Comfort: GEL cushioning provides standard ASICS everyday comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

76/100

EX89

Popularity: Steady interest as a quieter ASICS alternative to Gel retros / Comfort: GEL heel cushioning provides decent impact absorption / Updated 2026-03-11

76/100

Sonicblast

Popularity: Moderate buzz as a Novablast evolution in the plated trainer space / Comfort: Well-cushioned with high stack, firm-responsive rather than soft / Updated 2026-03-11

76/100

Gel-DS Trainer

Popularity: Growing through retro running revival / Comfort: Light, responsive, not heavily cushioned / Updated 2026-03-11

76/100

Gel-Kinetic Fluent

Popularity: Fashion circles only, limited mainstream reach / Comfort: GEL cushioning, adequate for daily wear / Updated 2026-03-11

76/100

Gel Cumulus 16

Popularity: Reliable seller in retro runner revival lane / Comfort: Soft GEL cushioning with wide toe box, immediate comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

76/100

GEL-Styrax

Popularity: Niche but growing recognition in fashion sneaker circles / Comfort: GEL technology provides reliable cushioning / Updated 2026-03-11

75/100

Gel-NYC 2.0

Popularity: Expected high, living in the original's shadow / Comfort: GEL cushioning, comparable to original / Updated 2026-03-11

75/100

Gel-Kayano 20

Popularity: Growing as alternative to hyped Kayano 14 / Comfort: GEL and Guidance System provide good support / Updated 2026-03-11

75/100

Gel-Nunobiki

Popularity: Growing alongside ASICS retro wave but not a standout / Comfort: GEL cushioning provides reliable everyday comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

75/100

Gel-Terrain

Popularity: Growing in the gorpcore lane but overshadowed by Salomon / Comfort: GEL cushioning provides reliable everyday comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

74/100

Skyhand

Popularity: Niche but growing, part of ASICS retro sport wave / Comfort: Thin sole, court-shoe feel with minimal cushioning / Updated 2026-03-11

74/100

Gel-K1011

Popularity: Very low profile, benefiting from ASICS brand halo only / Comfort: GEL cushioning provides standard ASICS everyday comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

73/100

Protoblast

Popularity: Niche following within ASICS SportStyle community / Comfort: GEL cushioning works, chunky sole adds stability / Updated 2026-03-11

73/100

Gel-Ventx

Popularity: New entry, limited community awareness / Comfort: Gel cushioning provides adequate heel comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

72/100

Gel-SD-Lyte

Popularity: Ultra-niche, designer fashion audience only / Comfort: GEL cushioning, functional for daily wear / Updated 2026-03-11

72/100

JOG 100S

Popularity: New model with limited community discussion / Comfort: Comfortable EVA platform with OrthoLite insole / Updated 2026-03-11

72/100

Gel-Venture 6

Popularity: Widely sold as a budget trail option, minimal enthusiast interest / Comfort: Heel GEL provides basic cushioning, not plush / Updated 2026-03-11

72/100

Gel-Filimy

Popularity: New model with minimal community awareness / Comfort: GEL cushioning provides reliable everyday comfort / Updated 2026-03-11

71/100

Gel-Kinetic

Popularity: Very niche, behind Gel-1130 and Kayano 14 / Comfort: GEL cushioning, adequate for retro / Updated 2026-03-11

70/100

Gel-Quantum 360

Popularity: Declining, overshadowed by retro ASICS models / Comfort: Squishy GEL ride, heavy underfoot / Updated 2026-03-11

69/100

Hyper Taping

Popularity: Very niche, minimal mainstream awareness / Comfort: GEL cushioning, functional for daily use / Updated 2026-03-11

69/100

Tiger Runner II

Popularity: Budget ASICS option, modest following compared to Gel models / Comfort: EZFOAM sockliner and thicker EVA improve over predecessor / Updated 2026-03-11

68/100