ASICS

ASICS Men's GEL-Antares Running Shoe

• Synthetic and mesh
• Rubber sole
• AHAR heel plug enhances durability at initial impact

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The GEL-Antares is not your normal new kid on the block. With its feather-lasted upper, exceptional cushioning and superior fit, you just can't go wrong.

From the Manufacturer

In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began his athletic footwear company (Onitsuka Co., Ltd.) by manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano," which, when translated, expresses the ancient ideal of "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." Taking the acronym of this phrase, ASICS was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness. Today, ASICS offers a full line of performance-driven athletic shoes and technical active sports apparel and accessories dedicated to bringing harmony to the body and soul.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0029LGG2O
• Item model number: T934N.0150
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,106 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive, January 30, 2010

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M. Healy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASICS Men's GEL-Antares Running Shoe (Apparel)

These shoes gave a very good first impression to me, being my first pair of Asics. I thought I would be getting what i paid for, a cheap pair of running shoes. Have a pair of Nike shox Turmoils, New Balance 1315s, and Babolat Team All Court IIIs , and I must say that these are the best, if not better than the Nikes. For 30 bucks, took them straight out of the box, weren't stiff/ no break in needed. Out of the box, strapped them on, and went running. Immediately felt a difference from my Nikes... AND run my fastest mile ever by at least 20 seconds. This shows to me that Asics actually care about their "bottom-of-the-line" shoes, so I'm definitely interested in Asics running. Hopefully, their tennis shoes will come down in price...
Updated 2/3/10:
Also have run my fastest 3 Mile since getting these, by over 2 minutes faster.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars asics shoes, February 20, 2010

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Justin Pope - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASICS Men's GEL-Antares Running Shoe (Apparel)

Always loved asics shoes and their durability. I have the gel kinsei 2 and wanted a cheaper version for everyday use. Let me tell you there is no comparison in quality or comfort between the two. The main problem is the insoles won't stay in. They are slip in but don't seem to fit properly because after having them on the insoles slide back and bunch up in the heal. I then have to take them off and fix them so they are comfortable again. I still like asics and maybe with a aftermarket insole they will be ok, but I wouldn't buy this series again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good bang for the buck, September 28, 2010

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xophrame (utopia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASICS Men's GEL-Antares Running Shoe (Apparel)

I've been a pretty loyal Asics fan for the past 15 years with forays into other brands and still come back. I bought the Cumulus and the Antares about 6 months ago and the Antares won. The Cumulus was too padded for me (6'2", 180#) which gave me hip and ankle issues which is not the shoes fault, but me not knowing it would affect me like that. The Antares is less padded in the forefoot which is what I needed. The insole is garbage like other posters have mentioned, but all I did was get a gel sport insole to replace it and haven't had a problem since. As of this writing these shoes have done a couple of 5k's, a half marathon, and two marathons, soon to be three then I'll have to retire them for a new pair. Aside from the support (neutral) I like how they look. The finish on them looks way better to me as opposed to the formed marshmallow sole padding look on many running shoes. Antares has this finished as part of the shoe's upper transition to the sole which, to me, is a better finish look.

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