ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 13 Running Shoe Road for Man

Product Information

The ASICS Noosa Tri 13 comes in as my favorite shoe of 2021 so far. I achieved a lot of firsts with this one. My first ASICS, my first “tri” shoe, and my first favorite shoe for the year! A couple of the features that ASICS has maintained with the Noosa over the years were retained, while tweaked, and those are where the “Tri” moniker gets its name. In this Noosa shoes range, you’ll find a selection of the popular Asics Noosa Tri 13 shoes. The second latest iteration of the shoe is ideal for those looking for a durable running shoe. With EVA midsole cushioning and a sturdy and solid rubber outsole, these are sure to keep you comfortable on your runs for years to come. I was very surprised at how ASICS was able to combine an extremely efficient cushioning system and still maintain a lightweight product. MATT: Okay, so if I thought those early edition Noosas were cool looking, the 13 takes it to a new level. These things turn heads. Not sure I can even provide an accurate description of the colorway; it’s like Japanese anime had a head-on collision with a camouflage rainbow and unicorn sparkles.

And if you’re looking for the most up to date Asics Tri Noosa model, we have the Noosa 14 on offer too. This model is upgraded even further, with GUIDESOLE™ technology designed to reduce ankle flexion and heel pull tabs to make the shoe fit your feet perfectly. WIDE FOOT JARRETT: In wet weather, the grip becomes a bit iffy. I was running more carefully and rounding corners a little wider during a few days of gross weather. MATT: I vividly remember walking around the transition area of my first few triathlons and seeing the ASICS NOOSA Tri on a couple athletes. I was amazed that such a shoe existed. It was wild, it stood out, and at one point, it actually had the words “Tri” printed in big letters on the forefront and heel. How could there be a more perfect tri shoe?? Now that I sound like a certified psycho, let’s get on with the shoe. The upper is a pretty typical engineered mesh. It’s breathable and is supposed to drain well for the folks going from the water to running.The problem with most lightweight, speed-oriented shoes is that when they lean towards being fast and they usually lose the comfort we all love to experience. Not the ASICS Noosa Tri 13. Triathlon shoes, on average, weigh 235g. The Noosa Tri 13 weighs 224g and it is lighter than it seems. It looks like a substantial shoe with some bulk but is really a lightweight mile machine! I have replaced my previous speed trainers ( Brooks Hyperion Tempo and Altra Rivera) with the ASICS Noosa Tri 13 for now and I ain’t missing them at all! Long story short, this is no longer the punk cousin of the Kayano; the Noosa 13 is much closer to the EvoRide or even the MetaRacer (indeed, the Noosa 13 resides on the same platform as the EvoRide 2). One thing’s for sure about the Asics Gel Noosa Tri 13: you’re not going to miss it in the street. Funhouse-vibrant and unmissable, with a design that somewhat resembles sidewalk graffiti, these trainers are triathlon-ready as well as tempo-optimal. Smooth, bouncy, and highly comfortable, this 13th iteration scores high on many points.

The ASICS Noosa Tri 13 was true to size. The toe box was very spacious even though it was not a “natural” Altra type. WIDE FOOT JARRETT: When it comes to ASICS, I’m only versed in the Cumulus, Nimbus, or Kayano. The steady eddies of the ASICS world. I’ve had to sit on the sidelines for fun shoes like the NovaBlast, MetaRacer, or Ride series, and while I’ve put miles in the Kayano Lite, it was just tight enough to be uncomfortable for my wide feet.The Noosa is categorized as a neutral shoe, but feels pretty stable thanks to the wide base. The outsole contains some rubber in the forefoot and an outline around the heel. The rest is exposed FlyteFoam. After 40+ miles, there isn’t much wear on these. WIDE FOOT JARRETT: I usually don’t write about a shoe’s color as the first section of the “good.” That obviously isn’t the case with the Noosa Tri 13. The shoe looks like a crayon box threw up and died on it, and – please excuse my language – I F***ING LOVE IT! The colorway is incredibly loud (turned up to 11), but not with blinding neon. It’s a head turner. While going out for a run in the morning, I’ve had people stare at my feet and ask me what I’m wearing. This right here is the type of design I’m fighting for in a true wide shoe (this isn’t a true wide shoe btw)! Now if you are looking for a shoe for those tempo days and those longer workouts/intervals, then I think you will be very pleased with this shoe.

On the road, I put about 60 miles on the Noosa 13. While the shoe felt great at all paces and distances that I put it through, it really seemed to shine on my temp runs or when pushing things a bit during a fartlek workout.Did I mention this shoe is a stunner? Seriously, I can’t think of too many better constructed and just plain cool releases the past year or two. want a daily trainer or a less race-oriented shoe (in this case, have a look at ASICS Novablast 2 or ASICS GlideRide 2) Needless to say, I was more skeptical when Thomas let me try on his Noosa Tri 13 than when Taco Bell pitches their meat as “quality” (I try not to think about this often as I really like Crunchwrap Supremes). Why would Thomas voluntarily let me wear his shoes?! Turns out he had an extra pair. Makes sense. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s get into the review. Hopefully it doesn’t land the same grade as the protein inside a chalupa. The Good Needless to say, I was cautiously optimistic when I saw I’d be getting the NOOSA Tri 13 for review. Let’s just say things have changed quite a bit. Attention #WideFootFam, we’ve got an accommodating shoe here! I don’t feel any uncomfortable pressure while standing around in the shoe. There are no harsh overlays constricting my wide midfoot or forefoot. Coming in at 8.6 oz. for a size 10.5, the Noosa feels very light on foot. As far as normal width shoes go, this one fits me about the same as the Saucony Endorphin Speed.

The Noosa Tri 13 made me feel like I never needed to rotate my shoes when I was testing. In fact, I wore this shoe nonstop for my runs since receiving them, and I have been in love with them for slow, fast, short, and far. Literally, this shoe allowed me to perform many types of runs effectively. The ASICS Noosa Tri 13 is also great for casual, all-day use It seems very well put together and after about 40 miles I see zero wear patterns. I see this shoe lasting up to 400miles. That's impressive for a lightweight shoe. The ASICS Noosa Tri 13 is not for wet surfaces

Anatomy of a Shoe

This lightweight shoe is able to effectively allow you to go fast while still experiencing a nice inviting ground connection right up to the point that you are ready to blast off again for another stride length. No break-in needed