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I haven’t received *any* replies to my enquiry. Surely someone has used these shoes before. Here’s a repost of the original. Thanks. Hi, I’m currently using Adidas Response 2000 shoes (cushioned). I seem, however, to be a mild overpronator and have been wondering if a little degree of stability might not help. I read (online) about ASICS GEL-1050. It is a cushioned shoe touted as a "combination of structure and cushioning which helps reduce the impact of moderate overpronation". Has anyone tried this shoe? Besides fit (obviously), I have two criteria: 1) price; 2) durability. How does that model fare? (In terms of price, I’d like to hear from other Canadians, as prices differ). Many thanks, Daniel

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I’m currently using Adidas Response 2000 shoes (cushioned). I seem, however, to be a mild overpronator and have been wondering if a little degree of stability might not help. I read (online) about ASICS GEL-1050. It is a cushioned shoe touted as a "combination of structure and cushioning which helps reduce the impact of moderate overpronation". Has anyone tried this shoe? Besides fit (obviously), I have two criteria: 1) price; 2) durability. How does that model fare?

Hi Daniel. Sorry I missed your original post. I had a pair of 1050s earlier this year, and although they seemed to be a terrific shoe when they were new, they did not hold up well, and seemed to be offering significantly less cushioning by about the 200 mile mark. I’ve heard the same complaint from other people who wore it.  I loved the shoe, but I don’t think it would meet your durability criterion.  As for the price, I don’t really recall, but I’m thinking I paid in the $130 neighbourhood (or about $19 U.S.). <G Anyway, a great shoe in the short term, but doesn’t hold up well.

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Thanks. Yes, 200 miles is pretty pathetic! I seem to recall a website with running shoe reviews. I can’t think of the name or address though… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m currently using Adidas Response 2000 shoes (cushioned). I seem, however, to be a mild overpronator and have been wondering if a little degree of stability might not help. I read (online) about ASICS GEL-1050. It is a cushioned shoe touted as a "combination of structure and cushioning which helps reduce the impact of moderate overpronation". Has anyone tried this shoe? Besides fit (obviously), I have two criteria: 1) price; 2) durability. How does that model fare? Hi Daniel. Sorry I missed your original post. I had a pair of 1050s earlier this year, and although they seemed to be a terrific shoe when they were new, they did not hold up well, and seemed to be offering significantly less cushioning by about the 200 mile mark. I’ve heard the same complaint from other people who wore it.  I loved the shoe, but I don’t think it would meet your durability criterion.  As for the price, I don’t really recall, but I’m thinking I paid in the $130 neighbourhood (or about $19 U.S.). <G Anyway, a great shoe in the short term, but doesn’t hold up well.

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I’ve been running in the 100 series (guess it’s now the 1000 series) since the 121, I am basically a overweight, neutral to underpronator, and am happy with the 1050’s.  I always try to have at least one other brand of similar shoe available and find that all things considered the Asics are better than most and superior to many.  I generally get about 400 to 450 miles to a pair. when I’m out of shape (slow) I tend to wear out the heels quicker.  Cost is $65 to $50 from roadrunnersports. They do tend to run short so you might be better to buy your first pair locally where you can try them on first. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks. Yes, 200 miles is pretty pathetic! I seem to recall a website with running shoe reviews. I can’t think of the name or address though… I’m currently using Adidas Response 2000 shoes (cushioned). I seem, however, to be a mild overpronator and have been wondering if a little degree of stability might not help. I read (online) about ASICS GEL-1050. It is a cushioned shoe touted as a "combination of structure and cushioning which helps reduce the impact of moderate overpronation". Has anyone tried this shoe? Besides fit (obviously), I have two criteria: 1) price; 2) durability. How does that model fare? Hi Daniel. Sorry I missed your original post. I had a pair of 1050s earlier this year, and although they seemed to be a terrific shoe when they were new, they did not hold up well, and seemed to be offering significantly less cushioning by about the 200 mile mark. I’ve heard the same complaint from other people who wore it.  I loved the shoe, but I don’t think it would meet your durability criterion.  As for the price, I don’t really recall, but I’m thinking I paid in the $130 neighbourhood (or about $19 U.S.). <G Anyway, a great shoe in the short term, but doesn’t hold up well.

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One important thing to consider with this shoe is your mileage.  It will be fine if you are sticking to the 5 and 10 k’s, and even the half marathon. However, its absence of additional forefoot cushioning (ie. Gel sole in the forefoot) makes it unsuitable for most people who are training for a full marathon.  It is considered a "low to mid-mileage" trainer (a high mileage trainer almost without exception has additional forefoot cushioning).  Also, before choosing this shoe, you should have your gait/biomechanics analyzed to determine the degree of overpronation.  A reputable specialty running store can do this, and then advise you on various models which may suit you. S. — "Any idiot can run a marathon.  It takes a special kind of idiot to run an ultramarathon."     – Alan Cabelly

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I haven’t received *any* replies to my enquiry. Surely someone has used these shoes before. Here’s a repost of the original. Thanks. Hi, I’m currently using Adidas Response 2000 shoes (cushioned). I seem, however, to be a mild overpronator and have been wondering if a little degree of stability might not help. I read (online) about ASICS GEL-1050. It is a cushioned shoe touted as a "combination of structure and cushioning which helps reduce the impact of moderate overpronation". Has anyone tried this shoe? Besides fit (obviously), I have two criteria: 1) price; 2) durability. How does that model fare? (In terms of price, I’d like to hear from other Canadians, as prices differ). Many thanks, Daniel

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Thanks for your advice. Right now I’m running 5K and 10K races and run 45-50K/week. Perhaps by late next summer I’ll be doing half-marathons as well. By the time I attempt a full marathon, those shoes will be in the waste basket anyway. I currently use cushioned shoes without much problem. My over-pronation is mild but I can see it when looking in the mirror (front and back). That’s why the 1050’s description caught my attention. Obviously, I would try them before buying them. Durability is big issue for me, too. Daniel – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – One important thing to consider with this shoe is your mileage.  It will be fine if you are sticking to the 5 and 10 k’s, and even the half marathon. However, its absence of additional forefoot cushioning (ie. Gel sole in the forefoot) makes it unsuitable for most people who are training for a full marathon.  It is considered a "low to mid-mileage" trainer (a high mileage trainer almost without exception has additional forefoot cushioning).  Also, before choosing this shoe, you should have your gait/biomechanics analyzed to determine the degree of overpronation.  A reputable specialty running store can do this, and then advise you on various models which may suit you. S. — "Any idiot can run a marathon.  It takes a special kind of idiot to run an ultramarathon."     – Alan Cabelly I haven’t received *any* replies to my enquiry. Surely someone has used these shoes before. Here’s a repost of the original. Thanks. Hi, I’m currently using Adidas Response 2000 shoes (cushioned). I seem, however, to be a mild overpronator and have been wondering if a little degree of stability might not help. I read (online) about ASICS GEL-1050. It is a cushioned shoe touted as a "combination of structure and cushioning which helps reduce the impact of moderate overpronation". Has anyone tried this shoe? Besides fit (obviously), I have two criteria: 1) price; 2) durability. How does that model fare? (In terms of price, I’d like to hear from other Canadians, as prices differ). Many thanks, Daniel

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I bought a pair of Gel-1050’s in August at the Athlete’s World superstore(located in Mississauga at the Erin Mills Town Center) for $99 on sale. I am a low mileage runner(rarely more than 4 miles/day 4 or 5 days a week). I’m a newbie, slow and overweight, so I don’t have too much to compare these shoes to, just to say I’ve had no problems with blisters or other injuries and have put about 150 miles on them. Richie

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I haven’t received *any* replies to my enquiry. Surely someone has used these shoes before. Here’s a repost of the original. Thanks. Hi, I’m currently using Adidas Response 2000 shoes (cushioned). I seem, however, to be a mild overpronator and have been wondering if a little degree of stability might not help. I read (online) about ASICS GEL-1050. It is a cushioned shoe touted as a "combination of structure and cushioning which helps reduce the impact of moderate overpronation". Has anyone tried this shoe? Besides fit (obviously), I have two criteria: 1) price; 2) durability. How does that model fare? (In terms of price, I’d like to hear from other Canadians, as prices differ). Many thanks, Daniel

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