ASICS Gel-Slowcush Review
The latest addition to the ASICS Gel series is the max cushion ASICS Gel-Slowcush. ASICS wanted to make a purebred max cushion recovery trainer for race season, and they have succeeded in creating the ultimate recovery trainer.
Gel-Slowcush Specs
- Price: $199.99
- Weight: 10.5 oz / 298g
- Stack Height: 40mm forefoot height/48mm heel height
- Drop: 8mm
- Functionality: Daily trainer
- Comparable to Nike Vomero Premium and HOKA Skyward X2
Performance
The brand new ASICS Gel-Slowcush is the latest addition to the ASICS family. ASICS filled the biggest void in their footwear lineup with a relaxed, long run, recovery shoe. With a soft, smooth underfoot this piece of recovery footwear is designed to be a long run cruiser. The high stack height, soft cushion, and rocker design make this essential for easy strides and recovery runs. Reducing impact with each step takes a lot of pressure off of the joints providing you the ability to move while not straining your body.
Stability
The Gel-Slowcush is by no means a stability shoe. However, there are features of this shoe that lend itself to having good stability. For example, the upper is secure including a higher heel top line keeps the foot centered. It is missing any recognized stability technology like a wider frame or a medial post. But for being a neutral shoe, it has an impressive amount of stability in its design.
Comparison
The ASICS Gel-Slowcush is a max cushion recovery trainer providing low impact on the joins and smooth transitions because of the rocker. The footwear option that is most comparable at Fit2Run would be the Nike Vomero premium. The Vomero Premium shares a lot of qualities with the Gel-Slowcush, including the max cushion and rocker technology. The Gel-Slowcush is also similar to the HOKA Skyward X2 as it also has that max cushion that is great for recovery. What sets it apart from the Skyward X2 is the lack of carbon plate.
Who Is This For?
The ASICS Gel-Slowcush is designed for those who put in the daily miles. The ones who are training for long races like marathons or half-marathons. This is especially designed to keep the body moving on your easy days to recover in preparation for your hard days. Less impact on the joints equals better longevity for race day!
This shoe is definitely recommended arriving just in time for marathon season. With similar functionality to the Nike Vomero Premium, definitely consider this to improve your preparation. Find the ASICS Gel-Slowcush online or in-store at your nearest Fit2Run location!
