Asics Gel-Pulse 14 running shoes
8.2/10 (Expert Score)
Over all, the Asics Gel-Pulse 14 running shoe is a versatile, inexpensive reliable running shoe. Highly recommended for beginners, but advanced runners will also enjoy slower runs in them. It’s stable, comfortable, has good breathability and shock absorption, making it suitable for virtually any type of running where speed isn’t a factor.
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The Asics Gel-Pulse 14 Running Shoe is a very good value for money running shoe, primarily for beginner runners. Being cheap shouldn’t fool anyone, the Gel-Pulse 14 running shoe’s ability to compete with more expensive running shoes, and just because it’s one of Asics’ entry-level running shoes doesn’t mean that it’s not a good choice for advanced runners primarily for their slower, everyday runs. You won’t be breaking any speed records in this shoe, but this shoe isn’t for that either. The upper has been redesigned from the previous version, and the midsole is more comfortable.
The upper of the Asics Gel-Pulse 14 running shoe is a two-layer design. The outer layers are a mesh layer with good breathability. The inner layer is a soft cushioned layer that hugs the foot well. The heel collar is well padded and has been made higher than the previous version, this improves foot support but can also be distracting. The tongue level is padded but has been made more airy than the previous version. The soft inner layer is so comfortable that you can wear the shoe without socks. The upper is roomy, but there is also a wide version of the shoe (Gel-Pulse 14 w)
The material of the midsole of the Asics Gel-Pulse 14 running shoe is made of Asics AmpliFoam foam, a comfortable soft foam, slightly more comfortable and softer than the previous version. Comfort and stability are enhanced by GEL technology in the heel. The midfoot drop is 10 mm, which is mainly for the heel runners, which shows that Asics is targeting the beginner runner with the Gel-Pulse 14. The comfort and stability of the midsole also makes the shoe suitable for longer runs. You can run faster stretches in them, but the weight of the shoe and the foam of the midsole, which is less dynamic, don’t allow for fast or even competitive runs.
The outsole of the Asics Gel-Pulse 14 running shoe is a well-textured, and thick AHAR rubber outsole. Because it has cross articulation, it doesn’t make the shoe stiff. It doesn’t wear out quickly, and it covers the midsole well in places where the most wear is expected. The 10mm drop of the shoe favours heel landers, where the outsole is very strong. The outsole grips well, resulting in a safe run.
Over all, the Asics Gel-Pulse 14 running shoe is a versatile, inexpensive reliable running shoe. Highly recommended for beginners, but advanced runners will also enjoy slower runs in them. It’s stable, comfortable, has good breathability and shock absorption, making it suitable for virtually any type of running where speed isn’t a factor.
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