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Asics Gel Stratus review

  • Price Paid:$80.00
  • User rating:
    (3.9)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 1 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"I planned to buy another pair of GEL Landreths. My 4s were great. I tried the 5s after I couldn't find the older version in my size. They were way too spongy. This shoe was lighter and cheaper. I liked the fit and support. We'll have to wait and see if they hold up as well."hairyboy

(4)

Ease of installation

Fit great out of the box. I installed them on my feet and ran a mile the first night.

(4)

Ease of use

Two steps: 1. Put feet in shoe. 2. Tie shoe.

(0)

Quality of Construction

The jury's out on this. I have only put about 20 miles on them and they are holding up very well.

(4)

Fit

I like the fit but have waffled back and forth on using the top eyelet. The top seems tight after a mile or so, not using the top seems loose prior to starting the run.

(4)

Comfort

Very light. Easy on the arches and heels. Some times a little snug on the top of my foot but that may be me tying the shoe too tight.

(3)

Adjustability

Not much. Tie it tight or loose. That's it. But how much adjustability do you really want in a running shoe?

(0)

Durability

Again, the jury's still out. I have only had these a month.

(3)

Value

Maybe priced a bit high at 80.00. I just don't see a huge difference between shoes liek this and the 40.00 dollar running shoes I found at DSW.

(4)

Appearance

White with bright blue detailing.

(5)

Customer Service

Bought these at Phidippides in Atlanta, GA. Wow, what a great experience. They had me try on at least 6 pairs of shoes and then had me running around the store in them while they watched for issues with my feet. They were the nicest people I have dealt with in a long time.

(4)

Performance

So far so good.

Strengths

Light weight, good cushion without being spongy.

Weakness

They are so white out of the box that they hurt my eyes.
The laces seem a bit short and the top eyelet is a bit high on my foot.

Buyers clubGel Stratus
  • 5 people use
  • 44 workouts logged
  • 748.11 miles / 82.49 hours logged