Asics DS XIII (13) Sizing

Most people have to go up only a half size. I had to go up a full size though.

Asics did a good job with the newest version. They fixedall the problems with the previous model, except the sizing.

As previous poster said go up around a half size. I have not heard of too many people having to go up a full size but that is just me. As far as minimalistic trainers, yes they are good, low heal, however they are meant to be a bridge between the clod hoppers and the racing shoes. Banditos are awesome but only will get 400 or so miles out of the foam in the heel. I think this for me is the best racing shoe for marathon half marathon distance around. Good luck with the new ds.'s you will not be sorry you spent your money on them.

What problems did you have with DS XII? I have a sore achilles, and I think I might've developed it b/c of the DS XII.

I did have to go up one full size for the 13's, although i think I could've gotten away with a half size.

Well between the XI and the XII they completely changed the shoe, so that was one problem. The other major problem is that they switched the cushioning to their new materiel, which caused it to be firmer. I never had any injuries with the shoe, but just wasn't a fan.

With the XIII they have made it fit closer o the XI's and the lacng feels pretty good.

DS Trainer is a great shoe, the only one in the Asics line that I haven't been injured in, and I've been in the shoe for maybe 8 or 9 years now.

yea...im probably going to get the 11.5s.

thanks for all the replys!!!

I've been wearing the DS Trainers for awhile, and I really didn't find too much wrong with the XII's. I didn't have any problems with them, although I've heard so many horror stories. I just got a pair of the XIII's in late March and have been happy with them. I did have some pain in the ball of both feet on and off, but it's subsided. Maybe it has something to do with wearing a light-weight trainer when I'm trying to get back in shape, which is probably stupid. Anyway, I went with the same size that I've worn for previous editions, and they do feel a bit snug. When I get the next pair, I will likely go up half a size.

I went up a full size and it was too much but they felt better when I tried both on together.

I also have had pain in the ball of my foot but only in the ds and not my other shoes. I got the same pain with the XII's but thought it was bc the shoe was too narrow.

This shoe is not narrow but just doesn't fit like the ones a few yrs back. Using the Hayward and zoom elites instead. Too bad bc I loved the shoe.

A question about sizing up, should I size 1/2 up from what I would be wearing for XII or should I stay the same?

Also, I developed a heel spur the last few months. I don't know what from but I've been running on the XII's about 75% of my training runs including long runs. Maybe it was the lack of support. Does the XIII have a more cushioned heel compared to the XII?? I was thinking about giving the Kayanos a try but they feel a bit heavy for me. I weigh about 130lbs so I don't think I would really benefit from all that support.

GO UP A FULL SIZE!