ASICS GEL-SLOWCUSH white running shoe, side view
ASICS$200

GEL-SLOWCUSH

A soft, high-cushion road trainer designed for easy and recovery miles.

Listed US price · 2026-09-21. Before tax and shipping. ASICS announced a $200 global price and October 1, 2026 availability; its US running-shoe listing currently marks the model Coming Soon.

The shoe at a glance.

The GEL-SLOWCUSH is a soft, high-cushion road trainer designed around easy runs, recovery miles and other lower-intensity training. ASICS combines FF LUXE PLUS foam with PureGEL PLUS cushioning, an engineered-mesh upper and a padded knit tongue to put comfort first. That focus makes faster, speed-driven sessions a weaker match, and exact-version testing has not yet established how the ride performs beyond the brand’s positioning. Its upper is described as adaptive, but fit and width options remain unverified, so check the exact pair before assuming it will suit your foot.

Pros and cons

Potential benefits from brand information, with the remaining uncertainties noted below. Checked 2026-10-03.

Pros

  • The cushioning is designed for relaxed recovery mileage.
  • A padded tongue and engineered mesh target comfort.
  • ASICS positions the soft ride around lower-intensity running.

Cons

  • Its recovery focus limits its role in speed sessions.
  • Exact fit, width choices and independent ride findings remain unverified.

A closer look

Where it fits in your running

Recorded uses: easy & recovery. Designed for road running.

Cushioning and ride

ASICS describes a deliberately soft, comfort-focused shoe for slowing down. The intended recovery role is manufacturer positioning, so independent performance conclusions remain open.

Our editorial ride category: soft.

Fit and sizing

ASICS describes a premium engineered-mesh upper and padded knit tongue. Exact fit and width options are not yet verified.

Available width options have not been verified.

The linked product range is not verified. Widths and price may vary between men’s, women’s and unisex versions. An offered width does not guarantee personal fit.

Before you choose

ASICS positions it for relaxed, lower-intensity running rather than speed-focused sessions.

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$200 recorded · 2026-09-21

ASICS announced a $200 global price and October 1, 2026 availability; its US running-shoe listing currently marks the model Coming Soon.

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Manufacturer specifications

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Plate
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Support
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Recorded product range
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Widths offered
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Source: ASICS product page . Listed weights may refer to different reference sizes.

Follow the evidence.

Information checked 2026-09-21. Ride and fit descriptions use brand information and published reviews where available; matching categories are our editorial interpretation.

ASICS announced global availability from October 1, 2026. US purchase availability is currently marked Coming Soon.

Know what sits behind the advice.

Product information and editorial guidance help you compare. Catalog details checked 2026-09-21.

From the manufacturer

Identity, intended use, offered widths, and listed specifications. We label these as brand figures; reference sizes can differ.

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Fit and ride notes

Brand information and published reviews inform the descriptions of comfort, fit, and ride. Use these notes to choose pairs to try; your experience can differ.

Our matching categories

Ride labels and recommendation rules are editorial interpretations of the recorded sources. They describe catalog matches and cannot guarantee personal fit.

How the finder chooses

A missing specification means “not verified,” not zero. Price and availability need a fresh check at the retailer.

These share a recorded surface and catalog category. Shared running uses guide the order; personal fit and performance are not guaranteed.

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