ASICS DS Trainer 17

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.3 Overall Grade
9 reviews
Trainer

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Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

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Shoe Comparison

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.4 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
45mm.
42mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
37mm.
34mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
8 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Engineered Knit Mesh, Ortholite X-55, Knit Tongue, Pull Tab
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
Q2 2023
Q1 2023
Q1 2023
MSRP
$200
$160
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.3
9.2
8.8
8.8
Comfort
8.3
9.1
9.9
8.8
Cushioning
8.4
9.6
9.7
8.7
Durability
7.7
8.6
8.6
9.0
Appearance
7.4
9.0
8.1
8.7
Value
7.9
8.3
8.3
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • Good shoe but got worst during the developments

    20 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    4.0

    Good shoe but got worst during the developments. Started with this shoe in 11 and feels like it got worst as new version came out.

  • ASICS DS Trainer 17 Review

    15 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    6.0
    Comfort
    6.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0

    felt heavier than previous DS Trainers.

  • ASICS DS Trainer 17 Review

    75 miles per week, underpronator, low arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Durability
    4.0
    Appearance
    5.0
    Value
    8.0

    Great trainer for serious runners looking for a lightweight trainer with a little bit of support. These shoes are great for long runs, workouts, or anything in between really. The Asics DS Trainer 15 was by far the best model of this shoe and I've definitely not liked the last few updates (ex. the heel). I know they've done away with the heel cup in the newer model so hopefully Asics is smartening up. Also the durability is a slight issue. I typically only get 300-350 miles, mostly on the roads, out of these shoes before I start "feeling" the wear a little bit (and I'm only 5'10" 150 lbs so not a very big runner). Besides that, great all around shoe.

  • ASICS DS Trainer 17 Review

    45 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    10.0

    I've always loved the old DS Trainer's separated heel and front upper. Sadly, this went away with the 18th edition of the shoe, so I've been running on a small stockpile since they stopped being manufactured.

  • ASICS DS Trainer 17 Review

    50 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    10.0

    I switched to a lighter trainer after years in the Asics Gel-Kayano. I am a track coach and get tons of free shoes and the DS-Trainers I buy seem to work best for me. I have tried other shoes over the years, including Nike, Adidas and Saucony but always come back to the Asics.

  • ASICS DS Trainer 17 Review

    50 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    8.0

    Good shoe, lightweight, right amount of stability for me