The bright and specific Asics brand has already firmly entered the minds of many runners around the world. The recognizable logo of the company flashes at most marathons and various competitions on a planetary scale.
The Asics line is represented by the widest range of models of different types. The company also has sneakers for running in extreme weather conditions in its arsenal. Popular with athletes, Asics Gel-Puls are now available with Gore-Tex material, which protects feet from moisture, dirt and wind.
Features Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX
The Gel-Puls series has almost all of Asics' advanced technologies. The main focus of this series is to achieve properties that are comfortable for heavy runners. The more advanced and expensive Gel-Cumulus and Gel-Nimbus fall under this cushioning category.
Pulses are an economical option that is important for beginners and affordable for people with low income. Sneakers are, of course, also suitable for people of normal weight. With the Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX, you can keep working out when it's raining or sleet. The functionality of the Gel-Puls 7 GTX sneakers is the same as the summer ones, which do not have a membrane material.
Due to the Gore-Tex material used, the outsole loses a certain percentage of flexibility and elasticity, and this is perhaps their main difference from the summer version. For advanced athletes, the model will seem harsh. They are comfortable for walking, long runs or tempo workouts.
The outsole of the shoe uses Asics advanced technologies:
- Gel inserts;
- trusstic System;
- SpEVA foam;
- rubber composite
The cushioning material is presented over the entire surface of the sole. The heel of the sneakers is especially reinforced with it. The DuoMax system is used to support the foot to prevent it from falling to the outer part. Excellent fixation of the heel of the leg, due to the rigid supporting body.
Designed for runners with missing pronation (hypopronation). Also suitable for neutral pronators. The cushioning of the Gel-Puls 7 GTX outsole is enough to dissipate the shock load on the feet of a person weighing up to 90 kg. The entire summer and winter Gel-Puls series are designed for runners who land on the heel while running.
What is this model of sneakers for?
Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX can be used both in sports and in the everyday life of any pedestrian. The sneaker is popular with the lowland trekkers. In steep mountainous terrain, they will not work, since the weakly flared sole protector does not allow.
Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX Sports Running Purpose:
- crosses at medium speeds;
- tempo training on a treadmill, asphalt and in the forest;
- various running and warm-up exercises.
On slippery winter surfaces, you need to run carefully, without sudden jerks and turns, since the tread of these sneakers does not guarantee 100% grip.
Where to buy and price for Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX
There are large retail chains in the country that sell Asics products. The price on the reseller's website applies to the entire territory of the country and does not change depending on the region.
Currently, Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX costs within 7 tr. Retail chains offer various discount options upon presentation of a discount card by the buyer, and sometimes they simply ask to bring a document confirming some of the runner's achievements, since they have a lower price for athletes.
If you want to get a good discount in the store, and if there is a category, for example, on the run, then with this certificate and an identity document, you need to contact the seller. The main thing is to always be interested in the discount program.
Comparison with analogues in the same category
Along with the Asix company, other well-known global companies are also producing footwear for running in bad weather in the same category of running shoes.
Analogs of Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX:
- The Nohrt face Ultra Guide GTX $
- New Balance 110 Boot;
- Saucony Progrid Xodus 4.0;
- Saucony Xodus ISO Flexshell;
- Mizuno Wave Cabrakan;
- Mizuno Wave Mujin 3GTX;
- Nike Pegasus Shield;
- Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX;
- Salomon Speed Cross 4 GTX;
- Adidas XC 2016 Terrex Boost.
Compared to other models in this category for running in cool and wet weather, the Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX is not much inferior to its opponents.
There are also disadvantages and, of course, advantages, the main of which is their relatively inexpensive price. It should also be noted that Pulses are not inferior to the main range of competitors in terms of wear resistance and strength.
Opinions from the Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX
Bought sneakers in 2015. I still run in them, but only in dirty and wet weather. The rest of the time, under normal conditions on the track, I run at normal heart rates. The Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX feels stiffer compared to the non-membrane variant. Not suitable for high-speed workouts.
George
I was looking for an option for running on asphalt when it is raining and snowing outside. Friends advised the Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX. When I put them on and ran, the sensations were comparable to running through air clouds. The shoe has enough cushioning to support my 84kg. I am completely satisfied with them.
Oleg
In an athletic shoe store, when he was looking for a shoe for walking and slow running on the highway, the manager advised him to buy an Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX from them. Compared to other similar brands, this one was significantly cheaper. They also explained that in terms of price and quality, Pulses have no equal, although honestly, at the same time, they brought a couple of disadvantages. One of the downsides is the outsole that is harsh for quick workouts. But it didn't bother me, because I don't run at cosmic speeds. I have chosen this model and have not regretted it for 2 years already.
Sergei
For an experiment on running in slush and bad weather, I bought an Asics Gel-Puls 7 GTX. Gore-Tex footwear has never been available. I decided to try running in a light rain first. And this was enough for a general idea of the sneakers, since after 15 minutes they were already wet. Then I put on thermal socks, which kept my feet dry a little. Conclusion: it is better not to run in rainy weather, but still they protect well from splashes when running on a wet track.
Anton
I ran about 300-350 thousand km in these sneakers and decided to leave a review about them. On the whole, the model left a positive impression. It is good during the transitional periods from summer to winter, and from winter to summer, when we have bad weather everywhere.
I ran in them through mud and water, and just in dry cool weather, and even in winter at -10 degrees of frost. The outsole is tough. They are completely unsuitable for very fast running. You can make slow crosses in them. Moisture is retained for a solid rating of 3. For cool weather, you need to take a floor size larger in order to wear warm thermal socks.
Andrew
