Asics Gel Galaxy 5's outsole wear
Asics Gel Galaxy 5's outsole wear
Asics trainers have a reputation for durability and so, the outsole wear of my 4-month's old Gel Galaxy 5 surprised me. This low-end model (RM160, ~USD50) has regular solid rubber outsole unlike the higher priced models' proprietary AHAR material. The heel impact zone on the right shoe totally stripped away after 3 months to expose the midsole. The left shoe is beginning to wear down to the midsole. The assymmetrical wear is because of me and NOT the shoe.
Continuing use of the shoe after the outsole impact zone has worn off resulted in ~5mm loss in midsole thickness at the worst point. At some point, the shoe will be thicker under the arch than the heel - like a Skechers!
Asics trainers have a reputation for durability and so, the outsole wear of my 4-month's old Gel Galaxy 5 surprised me. This low-end model (RM160, ~USD50) has regular solid rubber outsole unlike the higher priced models' proprietary AHAR material. The heel impact zone on the right shoe totally stripped away after 3 months to expose the midsole. The left shoe is beginning to wear down to the midsole. The assymmetrical wear is because of me and NOT the shoe.
Continuing use of the shoe after the outsole impact zone has worn off resulted in ~5mm loss in midsole thickness at the worst point. At some point, the shoe will be thicker under the arch than the heel - like a Skechers!
posted by biastee at 5:43 PM
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