ASICS shoes -- why so expensive?

[BillGates]

What's the deal? Are they the shiznit or just overpriced? They seem mighty expensive for being made in China...

 

[Bateluer]

Shrug, what model of Asics? My Brooks Adrenalines usually cost me about 100 to 120, depending on what sales going on at the time. Good shoes will carry a higher price than the standard crap at Walmart or Target.

 

[FoBoT]

you have $43 billion and you are worried about the price of shoes? :hmm:

 

[KillerCharlie]

They just make mostly higher end shoes. New Balance makes a range of shoes, but their high end shoes are the same price as ASICS.

I have a pair that have a softer outsole in the fore and aft foot, and a stiffer outsole in the middle - they feel awesome. Even though I have really bad plantar fasciitis, I can wear them all day with no special insoles.

 

[Gibson486]

you are looking at 2130's and above? Those are higher end shoes. Also, Asics are usually designed for pronators and such, so they specialized shoes. They are very comfy also.

 

[Gibson486]

BTW...I think all shoes except for New Balance are made in China.

 

[Nebor]

BTW...I think all shoes except for New Balance are made in China.

Yup, my Mizunos were $$$ and they're made in China.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

you have $43 billion and you are worried about the price of shoes? :hmm:

That's how you get $43 billion, by being a tightwad.

 

[Jinru]

Try barefoot running

 

[NutBucket]

BTW...I think all shoes except for New Balance are made in China.

Only high-end NB are made in the USA. 993s for sure, not sure about any others.

 

[BillGates]

I'm not looking at any specific models yet - just was browsing at DSW this afternoon and found lots of New Balance/Adidas/etc for $45-$65 (some 20% off, roughly) and all of the ASICS were $95-$130 and barely discounted at all. I'm not a huge runner but looking for a pair of that type of shoe for going to the gym, etc - trying to figure out if it's worth the extra cash for some comfort, support, durability, etc with them compared to any other brand.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Unless, you're going to use them for running then any model will do. If you plan on running, please go to a running store and get properly fitted.