I test running shoes and these are the 5 best Asics sneaker deals to shop ahead of October Prime Day

The Asics Gel-Cumulus line is not as well-known as the Nimbus and Novablast, but tends to offer better value in sales as a result. At $89 the Asics Gel-Cumulus 27 offers great value as a comfortable, smooth-riding daily trainer that's great for walking as well as running. I've also tested the newer Asics Gel-Cumulus 28 and didn't find it a major upgrade on the 27, so this deal is worth grabbing.

I didn't love the Asics Sonicblast when I tested it and I do think the recently-launched Asics Sonicblast 2 is better, but at half the price the OG shoe is still a better value buy for me. It's a plated training shoe built to handle your tempo and interval runs, and has the punchy ride you need for races too, all for just $89 in the sales.

The Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is a shoe built for comfort above all, and it delivers on that promise thanks to the towering stack of shock-absorbing foam in its midsole. The updates made to the newer Gel-Nimbus 28 make it lighter, but I don't think they change the character of the shoe, and I enjoyed my miles in the Gel-Nimbus 27 just as much.

The Asics Gel-Kayano 32 is the cushioned stability shoe in the brand's line-up, with a similar design to the Nimbus but more support for runners who overpronate. I didn't find the Asics Gel-Kayano 33 to be a big upgrade on the 32, and given the high price of the shoe, getting the older model in the sales instead is savvy shopping.

I recently picked out the Asics Novablast 6 as the best running shoe of the year in the Tom's Guide Awards 2026, but that doesn't mean I'd ignore this deal on the previous model of the shoe. The Novablast 5 is highly comfortable and will suit a wide variety of runners for daily training, whether you're new to the sport or preparing for your 20th marathon.