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Asics 2130 review

  • Price Paid:$85.99
  • User rating:
    (4.7)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 1 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"A well made shoe that meets or exceeds the 2120."beadams

(5)

Ease of installation

I equipped my new Asics with bungee laces, so putting them on is easy.

(5)

Ease of use

Running shoes are not rocket science, so far so good.

(4)

Quality of Construction

I've found these to be a less firm in the side-heel area compared to my old 2120's. Also, the outer material is a finer "mesh", I wonder how this will stand the test of time but for now they appear to be doing well and clean easily.

(5)

Fit

I have always liked the fit of Asics on my feet, I am a bit pronated and this supports me well. I have not had any chaffing or blisters going from my 2120's to the new 2130's. The fit is nearly the same.

(5)

Comfort

These seem to have a more firm sole, that has been the only difference in feeling/comfort compared to my older Asics.

(0)

Adjustability

N/A

(5)

Durability

No issues at all, I did get some mud splatter from a recent race, it washed off easily. The sole and outer surface are still holding up well. I think it is too new to tell, ask me in 6 months. I have the last 3 pairs of Asics sitting in my closet and they look almost as good as the 2130's I bought last month, so I think Asics hold up well.

(4)

Value

I have always thought Asics makes a durable, well fitting, running shoe - that is what I find a good value. I did get a 10% club discount so I got mine at $85.50, however they are listed at the running shop at $95.00

(4)

Appearance

The only gripe I have is that my shop only offers two colors - a white with some dark trim and the other is a "black/onyx/sienna". I went with the sienna (aka-orange), my wife was surprised with a more flashy shoe choice since I am a "vanilla" kind of guy. Me, I got to be me as the song goes...

(5)

Performance

The running store said these are about 0.7 oz. heavier than the 2120's. Frankly, I did not notice the slightest difference, and as a matter of fact my splits have come down a few seconds per mile in the last month or so, I had a PB in a 10k last weekend so I will not say "it's the shoes" but atleast they did not slow me down.

Strengths

Durability, value, looks, comfort.

Weakness

Color choices, less stiff heel area, 0.7 oz. heavier if you can tell the difference.

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