The Gel Pulse is a neutral road running shoe family utilising Gel and OrthoLite tech from ASICS.
The Gel Pulse 12 has a breathable construction and orthotic friendly design, and went on sale in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel Pulse 13.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the cheapest 20% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar |
released | ReleasedJun 2020 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | Jan 2024 | ||
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Weight | WeightM: 312 g W: 255 g | M: 269 g W: 232 g | M: 278 g W: 235 g | M: 283 g W: 244 g | M: 235 g W: 204 g | M: 298 g W: 244 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot | 26 mm | 26 mm | 21 mm | 30 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop12 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm |
Heel | Heel | 36 mm | 36 mm | 31 mm | 38 mm | |
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running |
Brand | BrandASICS | PUMA | adidas | Nike | Saucony | ASICS |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | BreathableComfortableMaximalist | BreathableComfortableMaximalist | Maximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | ComfortableMaximalist |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Adidas | Adidas | |||||
Rocker | Rocker | |||||
Techs | TechsASICS Gel | PUMA NITRO | ASICS GelOrthoLite | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archOrthotic friendly |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1943) |
Terrain | Road (+1316) |
Usages | Daily running (+1122) |
Brand | ASICS (+245) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1523) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1503) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1155) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1450) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+843) |
Features | Breathable (+964)Orthotic friendly (+322) |
Materials | Mesh (+883) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+134) |
Colorways | Black, Black / Blue, Black / Grey, Black / Grey / White, Black / Hazard Green, Black / Hot Pink, Black / White, Blue, Dark blue, Navy |
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Model | 12 | |
Released | Jun 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 312 g W: 255 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 12 mm |