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ASICS is a company with a philosophy - as you would expect of an organization from Japan. The name is actually an acronym, which when expanded, reads in Latin, A sound mind in a sound body. In trail running, Asics is second to none. The company's multipronged approach to the building of any shoe is perfectly matched to the complex needs of off-road running, and so, it is of little wonder that their trail running shoes find such acceptance. Let us look at three of the top pairs of ASICS trail running shoes to see how they have all the bases covered. The ASICS Gel-Trail Attack 6 is for the athlete who likes to treat the trail as if it were a track - racing out aggressively, depending on his or her shoes to make the terrain safe enough. The Trail Attack 6 comes packed with every advancement in ASICS trail technology you would expect in shoes of this caliber. The basics chassis is an extremely light and responsive one, and it actually has a rigid plate under the insole to help protect against injuries that are to be expected when a runner steps on stones and gravel. It isn't unheard of to have little bits of gravel enter your shoes either, and for this, the anti-gravel tongue with thick cushioning serves as a kind of protective lip. ASICS' trademark Gel cushioning systems pad the forefoot and the heel, and they perfectly suit themselves to different kinds of feet and gait. The kind of strength required for all this would make any shoe rather too heavy in the end for the trail; except with the use of the company's proprietary Trusstic System. All in all, these lightweight shoes should be perfect for every kind of terrain - even slippery downhill ones where the forward-facing lugs should come into play. Up next, ASICS' Gel-Trail Sensor 3 WR, National Geographic's top choice for the trail, is for the runner who needs grip at all costs, and needs shoes that are highly adaptive. The first thing that should come to any trail runner's mind for a description like that should be water resistance. These ASICS trail running shoes do a great job of waterproofing your feet, while taking no concessions in Breathability. The shoes are kept tightly in place with the new innerlock lacing system. And the Impact Guidance System keeps the shoes firmly on your feet to help them be extensions, and not appendages. The midsole is made of a special Solyte proprietary material that's stronger than any standard EVA, and as for grip, the Trail Sensor is made so that the rear foot can easily lift off without being held back. Of course, the front facing lugs on the sole help with downhill runs; so you remain safe. And finally, the ASICS GEL-Trail Sensor 4 will win great fans among the trail running enthusiast crowd for exceptional comfort and great grip. The grip is twofold. On the one hand, the Innerlock Lacing System and the Heel Clutching System keep the shoe firmly on the foot. And on the other hand, the Trail Sensor system works actively to provide grip at the right phases of the running cycle. Of course, these come with rock protection plates in the insoles to help protect against the injuries likely when stepping on stones. All in all, ASICS has a solid lineup for the trail runner, and they certainly have a solid following.
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