Asics DS Trainer 22

$160; Men’s 227 g (8.0 oz.), Women’s 187 g (6.6 oz.); Drop ratio: 10 mm This lightweight stalwart of the Asics stable is the next shoe to get a FlyteFoam upgrade, the Japanese shoemakers’ new midsole technology. Our testers found that Flytefoam gives this otherwise very firm and stiff shoe a bit more bounce and a softer impact than the previous iteration. The DS Trainer is perhaps oddly named because it would make an ideal uptempo running shoe for many. Because of its firmness it feels incredibly responsive and fast, making it a great choice for any distance all the way up to a marathon. Its 10 mm drop will also make it more universally functional. This upgrade also sees a sharp set of colourways introduced, revealing Asics’ push towards bolder designs and forwardthinking technologies.