Asics running shoes are up to 42% off — I’ve handpicked 7 deals on shoes I’ve tested and recommend

The Asics Gel-Cumulus 27 often gets overlooked because of the popularity of the Novablast and Gel-Nimbus lines, but it's usually available for less than those shoes and it's a comfortable, fairly lightweight daily trainer in its own right. I've tested the newer Gel-Cumulus 28 model and it's not a major update on the 27, so this deal on the older shoe is much better value.

The Fuji Lite 6 is a lightweight trail-running shoe that offers reliable grip and a speedy, responsive ride for your off-road runs. It's also on sale at Amazon, but there are more sizes and colors discounted in Asics' own sale.

The most comfortable trainer in the Asics line-up, the Gel-Nimbus 27 is pretty much just as good as the Gel-Nimbus 28 based on my testing, so swooping on this sale price is a smart move, because it's a very expensive shoe at full whack.

if you feel the need for speed, the Asics Sonicblast is a plated super-trainer that's currently going for a song in the Amazon sale. It's not as cushy and comfortable as shoes like the Nimbus and Novablast, but offers a faster ride for workouts and races.

I'm currently finishing up my testing of the new Asics Gel-Kayano 33, which I've enjoyed using, but not more than I did the Asics Gel-Kayano 32. I'd recommend grabbing the older shoe in a sale as a result, and its currently reduced by $41 in the Amazon sale.

The Novablast 6 has just come out and it has certainly impressed me in my early testing, but the price of the shoe has risen to $155, and there's certainly a case for eyeing up the Novablast 5 in sales instead. I'd wager the Novablast 5 might drop even lower than $129 now the new shoe is out, but this is still a good deal if you need a daily trainer right here and now.

The Superblast 2 is both extremely cushioned and suprisingly lightweight, features that make it one of the most versatile shoes in the Asics line-up. It's comfortable, fast, and even looks pretty good — I've used it as my only shoe for runs and general use on several trips. Right now it's $50 off at Amazon, with several colors and most sizes available.