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Asics GEL-TERRAIN

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

AsicsTrail lifestyle shape

Asics GEL-TERRAIN

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Reviews

14 of 16 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score7.7/108 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Small to large: mixed
  • Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy and tight: reports differ
  • Toes: Reported rubbing

Where can you wear it?

  • All day on your feet: reports differ
  • Rain: feet stay dry
  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Feels light on foot
  • Worn for walking, casual; running disputed

$201Premiumtypical price at online stores$130–$347 across stores

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Length

GEL-TERRAIN

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

  1. Width

    GEL-TERRAIN

    • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

  2. Around the toes

    GEL-TERRAIN

    • Reported rubbing.
    • Reports differ: roomy or tight.

Are Asics GEL-TERRAIN comfortable all day?

Through the day

GEL-TERRAIN

  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.

Weight on foot

GEL-TERRAIN

  • Feels light.

Weather, water & grip

Grip underfoot

GEL-TERRAIN

  • Holds on wet ground.

Does rain get in?

GEL-TERRAIN

  • Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

12
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

GEL-TERRAIN

  • Coming apart, tearing.

2Stitching

GEL-TERRAIN

  • Broken.

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About our research

Based on 26 reviews and other sources.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Asics GEL-TERRAIN vs Asics GEL-NIMBUS 9

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-NIMBUS 9
Asics GEL-NIMBUS 9See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-TERRAINAsics GEL-NIMBUS 9
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$130–$346.90 (typical price at online stores)$132–$223 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-TERRAIN vs Asics GEL-1130

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-1130
Asics GEL-1130See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-TERRAINAsics GEL-1130
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • True to size.

GEL-1130

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

GEL-1130

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-TERRAIN vs Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16
Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-TERRAINAsics GEL-CUMULUS 16
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

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

Asics GEL-TERRAIN vs Asics Gel-Kayano

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-KayanoSee this model
What mattersAsics GEL-TERRAINAsics Gel-Kayano
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-TERRAIN vs Asics Gel-Kayano 14

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics Gel-Kayano 14
Asics Gel-Kayano 14See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-TERRAINAsics Gel-Kayano 14
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
  • wide feetRoomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walking · cold weatherComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

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

Asics GEL-TERRAIN vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1

Also used for walking. Compare toe box.
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1See this model
What mattersAsics GEL-TERRAINAsics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • 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