Asics GEL-1130

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

AsicsChunky shape

Image: Bloomingdale's

14 of 17 reviews recommend it.

2 have reservations; 1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score8.0/1017 authors

Will it fit your foot?

Length: True to size or small
Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
Toes: Roomy and snug: reports differ
Instep: Reported pain

Where can you wear it?

Walking all day
An ordinary day
Short outings: uncomfortable
Warm days: feels cool
Wet ground: grip holds

$110Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store

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No. 2 on our Hype Rank10 creators

Do Asics GEL-1130 run big?

Length

True to size.

GEL-1130

Reports differ: small or true to size.

Reported sensations

1
Over the instep
GEL-1130
- Reported pain.
2
Width
GEL-1130
- wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular.
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
3
Around the toes
GEL-1130
- Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Are Asics GEL-1130 comfortable all day?

Through the day

GEL-1130

All day walkingComfortable.
All dayComfortable.
An ordinary dayComfortable.
Short wearUncomfortable.

Weight on foot

Feels light.

GEL-1130

Feels light.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

GEL-1130

Feels cool.

Grip underfoot

GEL-1130

Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

GEL-1130

Fading.

2Inside lining

GEL-1130

Coming apart.

3Stitching

GEL-1130

Broken.

Will they keep their looks?

GEL-1130

Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

GEL-1130

Owners describe 3–12 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 29 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 GEL-1130 vs Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16

Also used for walking. Compare length.

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Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16
What matters	Asics GEL-1130	Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16
Length	True to size. GEL-1130 Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width	wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box	Reports differ: roomy or snug.	Roomy.
All day on your feet	All day walkingComfortable. All dayComfortable.	All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light. GEL-1130 Feels light.	Feels light.
Maker price	$110 (price at the maker's store)	$140–$150 (price at the maker's store)

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

Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics Gel-Kayano 14

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Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics Gel-Kayano 14
What matters	Asics GEL-1130	Asics Gel-Kayano 14
Length	True to size. GEL-1130 Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width	wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	narrow feetSnug across the foot. wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box	Reports differ: roomy or snug.	wide feetRoomy. Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet	All day walkingComfortable. All dayComfortable.	All day standingComfortable. All day walking · cold weatherComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light. GEL-1130 Feels light.	Feels light.
Maker price	$110 (price at the maker's store)	$150 (regular price at the maker's store)

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

Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1

Also used for walking. Compare length.

Asics GEL-1130

Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1See this model

Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
What matters	Asics GEL-1130	Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Length	True to size. GEL-1130 Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width	wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box	Reports differ: roomy or snug.	Roomy.
All day on your feet	All day walkingComfortable. All dayComfortable.	All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light. GEL-1130 Feels light.	Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price	$110 (price at the maker's store)	$160–$170 (regular price at the maker's store)

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

Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics GEL-NYC

Also used for walking. Compare toe box.

Asics GEL-1130

Asics GEL-NYCSee this model

Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics GEL-NYC
What matters	Asics GEL-1130	Asics GEL-NYC
Length	True to size. GEL-1130 Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small or true to size. GEL-NYC Reports differ: small or true to size. 2.0 Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width	wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow or regular. GEL-NYC wide feetRoomy across the foot. Narrow fit. 2.0 Wide fit.
Toe box	Reports differ: roomy or snug.	Reports differ: snug or tight. 2.0 Roomy.
All day on your feet	All day walkingComfortable. All dayComfortable.	All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light. GEL-1130 Feels light.	Feels heavy. GEL-NYC Feels light. 2.0 Feels light.
Maker price	$110 (price at the maker's store)	$150 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII

Also used for walking. Compare length.

Asics GEL-1130

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Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
What matters	Asics GEL-1130	Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
Length	True to size. GEL-1130 Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: true to size or large. GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width	wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box	Reports differ: roomy or snug.	wide feetRoomy. GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII Snug.
All day on your feet	All day walkingComfortable. All dayComfortable.	All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light. GEL-1130 Feels light.	Feels light. GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII Feels light.
Maker price	$110 (price at the maker's store)	$170–$190 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics Japan S

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Asics GEL-1130

Asics Japan SSee this model

Asics GEL-1130 vs Asics Japan S
What matters	Asics GEL-1130	Asics Japan S
Length	True to size. GEL-1130 Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width	wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box	Reports differ: roomy or snug.	Roomy.
All day on your feet	All day walkingComfortable. All dayComfortable.	All day standingComfortable. All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light. GEL-1130 Feels light.	Reports differ: light or heavy.
Maker price	$110 (price at the maker's store)	$85 (regular price at the maker's store)

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

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Do Asics GEL-1130 run big?

Length

Over the instep

Width

Around the toes

Are Asics GEL-1130 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Weight on foot

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

Grip underfoot

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1Upper

2Inside lining

3Stitching

Will they keep their looks?

How long have people worn them?

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