Comments on: Asics 33 Minimalist Shoes: “A Cushioned Ride From Heel Strike All The Way Through Toe-Off” https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: Sergio Souza https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-182585094 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-182585094 It seems that they are really behind other manufacturers in this movement. Tsc, tsc… what a shame!

]]> By: Ef Romero https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-182610182 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-182610182 Wow! What a colossal let down. There is actually nothing about that shoe that is truly minimal. It’s even further behind the Nike Free line, and that was introduced years ago.

]]> By: Nathan https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-295040016 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-295040016 Pete — What’s the heel-toe drop on the Asics 33? I can’t find any information on this? Is it more or less than the Nike Free 3.0 v3 ?

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-183200791 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-183200791 In reply to Ericj076.

Sounds like Saucony is benefiting from taking a risk and being an early
adopter – I give them credit for that. As the trend sells, the trend grows!

Pete

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-184720679 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-184720679 In reply to Aaron.

Pretty sure he is barefoot. Beautiful form, isn’t it!

]]> By: Lino Plescia https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-612638513 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-612638513 I am on my third pair and love them.. Long distance runner.. I use them in all my trainings and racing.. Used them in marathons, half irons and Ironmans… to me they are like wearing slippers and believe it or not they are now appearing in stores like TJ max! LOL seems like Asics is not making enough money on this shoe .. so they wanted to end this product line.. I just love them… good bang for your buck… I used to used the nimbus and realize they were too bulky and heavy…

]]> By: Anders Torger https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-183160116 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-183160116 In reply to Pete Larson.

Racing flats also have some compromises that may not be ideal for a regular training shoe, for example the durability is usually poor since the shoes are made for racing where low weight is more important than durability.

Additionally, racing flats are not completely zero-drop either, and possibly that could also be seen as a racing compromise, offloading the achilles somewhat in the race situation might be good even if you train in zero-dropped shoes.

]]> By: briderdt https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-182751034 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-182751034 For a company that has a HUGE history of real minimalist shoes, this seems backwards.

]]> By: Robert Osfield https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-183286597 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-183286597 Hi Pete,

I’m suprised you haven’t mentioned the new Inov-8 Road-X series, launched this spring:

http://www.inov-8.com/road/ind…

The launch comes with some sound, and some rather foolish promo materials. I’ll forgive the some of the silly stuff as the shoes deliver a racing flat with an anatomical last – something I’ve been waiting several years for.

I bought the Road-X 233 soon after launch and now have about 60 miles on them. To run in them they are feel like a slipper with a sticky rubber sole. I also have a pair of Sucaony Kinvara’s but far prefer the fit of the Road-X 233, the width of the forefoot and arch fix both the main flaws of the Kinvara.

]]> By: Paul https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-183364688 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-183364688 Marketing FAIL.

]]> By: Lmk731 https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-538108250 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-538108250 I just bought a pair of l blur 33 due to all of the positive feedback I read about them online. I bought a size bigger since everyone says they run small. They were still too small and so tight there’s no way I could wear them. Even loosening up the laces didn’t help. One would need to get a wide width shoe just to make them comfortable, but I imagine that would increase the price as well. I didn’t notice a cushioned “gel” feel either, they felt as hard as a rock to me. I guess my poor feet are destined to a life of misery, since I’m on them all day and can’t seem to ever find a comfortable all day shoe to wear.
Lisa

]]> By: rugbyref https://runblogger.com/2011/04/asics-33-minimalist-shoes-cushioned.html#comment-182638428 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=478#comment-182638428 Gents, don’t forget that the much loved Kinvara has a heel cushioning unit and it’s initial video posted on Saucony’s website showed all runners heelstriking. Any idea when they’ll be released?

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