The new Asics Gel-DS Trainer 13

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Last post: Jan 14, 2008 4:20 PM by RunAsics

wing zero

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Jan 10, 2008 9:35 AM

The new Asics Gel-DS Trainer 13

I am a big fan of the ol' ds trainer 11. The 12 did not work out for me and I went to the NB 902. Resently I purchased a pair of the brand spanking new DS Trainer 13.

So far I like it.

One thing that drives me crazy though, is that all my other asics shoes have been size 10.5 and I am wearing a 11.5 with the new 13s. And my toes are still a bit cramped in there. I guess I will never get the comfortable feel of the DS 11's back, ever. Overall, it is going to be a good shoe. Its pretty lightweight and looks pretty cool too.

I just wish that shoe companies would not change their shoes every **** year. Or at least, if they put out a great one like the 11, they should just continue making the same model and never change it till the end of time! Maybe I should try a Loco shoe.

Anyone else try the DS Trainer 13???

RunAsics

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1. Jan 14, 2008 10:07 AM

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Re: The new Asics Gel-DS Trainer 13

wing zero wrote:

I am a big fan of the ol' ds trainer 11. The 12 did not work out for me and I went to the NB 902. Resently I purchased a pair of the brand spanking new DS Trainer 13.

So far I like it.

Anyone else try the DS Trainer 13???

I too love the 11 but my current pair are almost worn out and I can't find anymore... The 12s were very different and a 1/2 size smaller... I just gave up on them after they gave me foot problems during a race. My local running store doesn't have the 13s in in yet... are the 13s sized like the 12s and not as stiff?

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wing zero

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2. Jan 14, 2008 11:48 AM

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Re: The new Asics Gel-DS Trainer 13

Yes, they are more flexible but also sized funny.

Hey Asics, did you guys lose your shoe sizing templates and are now just eye balling it or what? I usually wear a 10.5 in most shoes, and i am weargin 11.5 in the new trainers and even that is a bit snug. WTF?

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3. Jan 14, 2008 4:22 PM

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Re: The new Asics Gel-DS Trainer 13

WTF in deed. Perhaps you should compose a strongly worded letter to the management? If I worked for Asics they'd be making DS Trainer 11s until the cows came home.

In my experience, the DS Trainer 12 is only running shoe I've had that was not a size 12. I had to get a 12.5 - I tested them out at the store by running around a bit. At an expo last year, I was chatting to the Asics regional rep about this. He mentioned that the DS Trainer was a hard shoe for them to get "right" so they keep tweaking it. I guess some tweaks are bigger than others...

In general, it's all about weight at a specific shoe size. Men's shoes are always quoted at size 9. I guess if you make a size 9 shoe that's 1/2 size smaller it's lighter compare to others in the same category.