Asics gel-Trail Attack 4 WR
Manufacturer: Asics
Price: $80
Reviewed in: Mar 2008 Shoe Guide
The Attack 4 has more sole than the 3. Asics widened the base of the shoe by five millimeters to provide a better platform from which to toe off. RW Shoe Lab tests indicate that the broader heel of the 4 is only slightly firmer than the 3, but that the overall effect on the shoe's ride should be minor. However, many of our testers felt the shoe needed more cushioning. The Attack 4 has also been upgraded with a gusseted tongue and a finely woven nylon upper material that helps keep water out. Recommended for bigger runners who run on trails that have only recently been blazed.
"I love the comfort, weight, and performance of this shoe, but it needs a little more cushioning." --Ellie Vanderbeck, 49, Reading
"There wasn't any give in the shoes which meant my bunions rubbed and gave me blisters." Deb Schlegel, 49, Reading, PA
"The shoe is a bit bulky." Jenn Seale, 39, Reading, PA
"The cushioning, or total lack of, may have made this the least comfortable Asics I've ever worn, and I've worn quite a few." Ron Horn, 56, Reading PA
"This is a good shoe for flat trails, but I would wear it on a rocky or rooted trail." James Blandford, 37, Reading, PA
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| Gender: |
Male |
| Shoe Type: |
Trail |
| Sizes: |
7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15 |
| Widths: |
B |
| Weight: |
12 oz. |
| Foot Biomechanics: |
Neutral |
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