Top-rated Performance: ASICS Men's Gel-DS Trainer 25 Running Shoes Review

While doing 2-19 IN OSUT Infantry I ordered these shoes when I had some time on the phone over the weekend. When I received the shoes they were repackaged in transit and I ended up with a DS trainer and a random ASICS boot to pair with. Battalion policy didn't allow me to return the shoes, so I ended up losing over $100. It kinda sucks that I had to do base training for the crappy edition of New Balances I was hoping to get them for PT.

I've run in many versions of the DS Trainer. Love the fit on my foot - it's like a traditional oversized shoe like other brands. I would like a lower heel version. I would like to see a 4mm instep instead of the advertised 8mm instep as I would like it to be more suited to an ultra light shoe. I also rode the DS Trainer 24 about 350 miles. I hope they last longer but don't expect them to be lightweight shoes.

I am an avid runner - 6-11 miles 5 times a week. I've switched between Merrell Trailglove 5s and just an older pair of Nike Metcons (500 miles) - shin splints have recently started prompting me to buy a new pair of running shoes for everyday use. I ride asphalt and dirt roads, do a lot of uphill sprints and here is my rating (1=poor and 5=excellent). Running on asphalt and tar as well as sprinting on level ground - 5. Dirt tracks - 4 - Blame it on the minimal profile, although the cushioning is