ASICS plugs another Gel racer into their line, to complement the Gel Magic and Gel DS Racer. The XLR 8 R (say each letter aloud in order – hint: it could also be spelled Accelerator) is close fitting, and light, with ASICS most attractively priced racing shoe. If ASICS is “your brand,” the XLR8R may be “your racing shoe.”
Fit: Medium to Low Arch
Weight: 8.5 ounces
Recommended Range:
Efficient runners – up to the half marathon, or beyond.
Heavy Strikers – 5k to 10k