Asics

Road, trail and track, you name it, Asics is dedicated to running shoes for all surfaces. The Asics brand name is an acronym for the Latin phrase Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body, and the company has used this sage advice to guide their athletic footwear and apparel line for over 30 years. The result is performance running gear for men and women of all levels and workout styles.

Well known for designing stable, supportive running shoes, the popular Asics Gel-Kayano for men and women is decked out with over-the-top comfort. Similarly, the Gel-Trabuco is one of the more affordable and durable trail running shoes on the market. You'll see technical design features throughout the Asics footwear line like:

• Stretch mesh Biomorphic Fit®
• Gore-Tex® waterproof and breathable membrane
• Guidance Line® vertical flex groove
• Gender-specific design
• Injected Solyte® forefoot cushion
• External heel Clutching System™
• Soft Top DuoMax®
• Asics High-Abrasion Rubber - AHAR®
• ComforDry™ sockliners
• GEL® cushioning systems

You'll find shoes designed for over-pronator and neutral strike runners like the Gel-1170 as well as models designed with daily training in mind like the Gel-Pulse 3. We even carry Asics' dedicated race shoes for high-end runners.

But you don't need to be a dedicated training nut to enjoy Asics footwear. If you prefer a casual sneaker, Asics has lightweight everyday models, too. The Corrido sneaker for women and men is a classic daily driver that looks great with jeans and a hoody. Still, it features quality Asics design and construction for all-day comfort.

Working with a team of professional athletes alongside their engineers, Asics developed the Research Institute of Sports Science to guide their footwear and apparel design. The institute is based in Kobe Japan and includes an all-weather running track and a full materials testing facility. This is their laboratory for designing and testing cutting edge materials and products to hel p you train efficiently and comfortably.

We carry a great selection of affordable running apparel from Asics. The versatile Split Shorts for men and women will take you from gym to trail in style, and your feet will love the cushioning and breathability of their Intensity socks. This great running sock is available in low and quarter height styles. You can count on Asics long and short sleeved tops and breathable jackets for your cool and wet weather workouts, too. The popular Spry Jacket keeps the wind at bay and has a great zippered media pocket for your tunes.

You've made your training resolutions, now it's time to get the right gear to make sure your workout is comfortable. Altrec.com has all of the Asics footwear and apparel you need to stay true to your workout plan.