Should I go with DS Trainers or something else?

you should try on the speedstar too. i have never worn the ds trainer, but i have done 90+ miles a week in the speedstars and really liked them. Also the gel landreth is lighter than the nimbus, but still has some good cushioning if youre worried about injury you should try that.

The nimbus is a neutral shoe but the DS trainer has some medial posting, so speedstars or landreths (both neutral) might be a better choice.

I don't think the transition would be too drastic, but for what it's worth I think Asics has totally screwed up the DS trainer. I find the shoe uncomfortable in the toebox. I used to love that shoe and now I can't stand it. I agree with the other poster that the speedstar is a much better light weight training shoe. The new speedstar is a bit heavier (9.3 ounces?) and more durable than the old speedstar.

I haven't had much luck finding speedstars in running stores, however. Probably need to order it online.

I have always trained in DS Trainers for 10+ years, high mileage and never a problem.

This does not mean you will not have any problems. One suggestion would be to make it a gradual transition. Use both, or rotate them in your training. See if you have any problems, then if none and the Nimbus wears out, go exclusively with the DS Trainers

Just an idea...

I agree...The Toebox of the DS trainer is very uncomfortable. I thought maybe I ordered the wrong size at first. I couldn't keep them on.

brooks axiom

Wait until they come out with the new DS trainers around January if you can.

They are going back to the best version of the shoe from 5 or so years ago.

I've run in them for the past 8 years. This years version is crap compared what they normally are.

Another runner who used to love the ds.

I agree they totally screwed up the toe box. It almost feels like my met pad is in a valley causing horrible pain and only when I'm in the shoe. I actually considered cutting the shoe up to see what the hell they did to it!!! Also, it just got too stiff for me.

Currently in the luna trainer and it is amazing!!! Hated to leave asics.

Try the Nike Skylon 11, it's neutral like your Nimbus.

You should alternate the two for a while, up to 6 months before just going for a lightweight trainer.

Also the Nike Luna Trainer is really lightweight, but it still absorbs shock, also try Mizuno Precision.

It feels hard compared to the softer asics models.

The post may cause you some problems (shin splints, annoying aches & pains). It may be easier to transition to the landreth, which is neutral.

The brooks ghost looks interesting...

http://www.brooksrunning.com/prod.php?p=1100481D&k=123205

PS - re all the size complaints on the DS trainer, I had to go from an 11.5 (landreth) to a 12.5 (ds trainer) to get the right fit. No complaints here re toe box.

I know how to size a shoe and indeed I went up a size. They still suck.

Easy, the Asics Stratus. Lighter then the Nimbus, more cushioning than the Speedstar.

I also hated what they did to the DS trainer. The front of the shoe never felt right and I got blisters the one time I wore them in a marathon.

The Speedstar is a good lightweight training shoe. You might also look at the Saucony Grid Tangent -- about the same weight as the Speedstar, but with a little more support for pronation (Speedstar is offically a neutral shoe) if you have issues with that.