Road Running Shoes

If you regularly run on hard surfaces like tarmac and concrete, then a pair of road running shoes is a vital piece of equipment. Proper road running trainers contain multiple features that make running more comfortable, improve your performance, while also reducing the risk of injury. 

Why do you need special shoes for road running?

When you go running, research shows that each heel strike produces a force equal to 2 - 4 times your bodyweight, which will put your joints under stress. What is more, you will be running on very hard surfaces such as tarmac and concrete. This is why it’s important to choose a road running shoe designed for this surface. 

What makes trainers for running on road different?

A road running shoe contains several features that make it more comfortable, efficient and safe to work out on this kind of surface:

• Cushioning: ASICS road running shoes contain a variety of materials in the sole that absorb the impact of running on hard surfaces. This includes our GEL™ shock absorption material, as well as a variety of lightweight foams. 
• Durability: Running on tarmac and concrete puts a lot of strain on your footwear. ASICS running road shoes are built using especially hard-wearing outsoles so they last the distance. 
• Lightweight: A road running shoe needs to be lightweight so you can keep clocking up the miles without feeling held back. ASICS GEL™ road running shoes use lightweight and breathable mesh uppers, foams and plastics which reduce the weight of the shoes. 

Road running shoes for different needs 

Different kinds of runners have different requirements from their shoes. When you’re browsing ASICS road running shoes, think about:

• Distance: Are you looking for a marathon trainer, something for short sprints, or a distance in between? We’ve designed shoes with different profiles, materials and shapes for specific distances. 
• Gait: Do you have a neutral pronation, or do you over or under pronate? ASICS neutral road running shoes and ASICS support running shoes are available, depending on your needs. 
• Width: Do you have wide or narrow feet? We offer a range of wide fit running shoes for people with different width feet. 
• Sex: On a mechanical level, men’s and women’s bodies work differently when running - research shows they tend to pronate more and have different foot strike patterns to men. We’ve designed footwear specifically suited for men’s and women’s bodies, with the right support and cushioning for you. 

ASICS road running shoes are designed with our philosophy of a healthy mind in a healthy body. They’re built to help you get the greatest enjoyment out of your sport, all while enhancing your comfort and safety too. 

Unsure how to choose a running shoe? Read our guide, or use our shoe finder tool.