Asics Gel Sonoma 7 'Graphite Teal Sandstorm'
Colorway: Graphite Grey/Ink Teal · Style code: 1011B595-020 · Release date: March 3, 2023 · Price: $2682 · Availability: Available now
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ASICS runs three shoes at the affordable end of its trail range, and they are not interchangeable. The Trail Scout is the cheapest and most basic; the Venture leans toward mixed surfaces and everyday wear; the Sonoma is the one actually pointed at running off-road. The seventh version pairs an AmpliFoam midsole (a low-density EVA with a fair amount of flex) with a sizeable GEL unit at the heel, a combination reviewers describe as firm enough to feel controlled on rocky ground while still absorbing the heavy landings beginners tend to produce. The outsole is trail-specific rather than a road pattern with lugs added, and the upper is built with recycled content and enough openness to vent as the foot heats up. The limitation is distance: cushioning runs out on long efforts. Graphite grey with ink teal is the sober end of a line that usually gets brighter treatment.