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Asics EX89

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

AsicsCourt shape

Reviews

12 of 15 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 2 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.2/1013 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size or large
  • Width: Narrow
  • Toes: Roomy

Where can you wear it?

  • Feels heavy on foot
  • Worn for casual, walking

$227Premiumtypical price at online stores$210–$240 across stores

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Do Asics EX89 run big?

Length

  • True to size.

EX89

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
21

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    EX89

    • Narrow fit.
  2. Around the toes

    EX89

    • Roomy.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

EX89

  • Feels heavy.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

12
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Heel

EX89

  • Abrasion.

2Upper

EX89

  • Tearing.

How long have people worn them?

EX89

  • Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

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About our research

Based on 23 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Asics EX89 vs Asics Gel-Lyte III

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Asics EX89 vs Asics Gel-Lyte III
What mattersAsics EX89Asics Gel-Lyte III
Length
  • True to size.

EX89

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

OG

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

OG

  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

OG

  • Tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.

OG

  • Feels light.
Maker price$210–$240 (typical price at online stores)$59.99–$297 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics EX89 vs Asics GEL-LYTE V

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Asics EX89 vs Asics GEL-LYTE V
What mattersAsics EX89Asics GEL-LYTE V
Length
  • True to size.

EX89

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$210–$240 (typical price at online stores)$77 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics EX89 vs Converse Jack Purcell

Also used for casual. Compare width.
Asics EX89 vs Converse Jack Purcell
What mattersAsics EX89Converse Jack Purcell
Length
  • True to size.

EX89

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Wide fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$210–$240 (typical price at online stores)$116.50 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics EX89 vs Converse Weapon

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Asics EX89 vs Converse Weapon
What mattersAsics EX89Converse Weapon
Length
  • True to size.

EX89

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$210–$240 (typical price at online stores)$66–$161 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics EX89 vs adidas Forum Low

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Asics EX89 vs adidas Forum Low
What mattersAsics EX89adidas Forum Low
Length
  • True to size.

EX89

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Asics EX89 vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Asics EX89 vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
What mattersAsics EX89Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Length
  • True to size.

EX89

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research