For this episode of which running shoe is right for you we are pitting two of the biggest names in the shoe world against each other: Adidas vs ASICS Running Shoes.
ASICS is well known for their sponsorship of many large marathons and long partnerships with athletes like Deena Kastor. Meanwhile, Adidas you might first think of for soccer. But they are coming on strong in the market now (you may have just seen that Boston marathon winner in Adidas!)
Both brands have things people love and things people dislike. I’m going to be looking specifically at the variety of running shoes and helping you to see similarities and differences to decide what’s a good fit.
Luckily in my 27,000+ miles of running I’ve slipped on a lot of pairs from both brands. So hopefully I can give you a good breakdown of the fit, feel and function.
When it comes to these two brands, I think it’s key to know that both have continued to change an adapt. So if you’ve tried one previously without luck, you might need to be willing to test a new model.
Main Differences ASICS vs Adidas
Adidas and Asics have a similar range of shoes, but a very different fit and feel. Both brands have been making massive strides recently in the carbon fiber shoe area, which is trickling down in the cushion and great…
