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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Asics Gel DS Racer 10 Review}}
I had low expectations of the DS Racer, but it still managed to disappoint me. The cushioning is better than I expected, but the upper is rather uncomfortable and the drop is too great. If you're looking seriously at the DS Racer, I'd suggest trying the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] or the [[Saucony Kinvara]] first. You should only consider this if you really want some anti-pronation in a lightweight shoe. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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* {{H:lacing}}. The DS Racer has thin flat laces that stayed tied.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. The DS Racer has a moderately strong heel counter, but it didn't cause any problems.
{{BuyShoesFastBlr|RRS=Tasics/gel-ds-racer-10-161|AZ=T161|ZP=T}}{{ShoeGraphsAsics Gel DS Racer 10}}
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
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|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 top]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 bottom]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 inside]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 outside]]
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|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 top]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 bottom]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 inside]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|asics/gel-hyperspeed-6-192|192|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6}}
==Asics Gel DS Racer and New Balance RC5000==
The DS Racer lighter than many shoes, but the [[New Balance RC5000]] is extreme. The RC5000 is about half the weight of the DS Racer, and while not as well cushioned, it does the job. If you want to run faster, and you're okay with the cushioning of the RC5000, then it's by far the better shoe.
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|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 top]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 bottom]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 inside]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 outside]]
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|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|New Balance MRC 5000 top]]|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|New Balance MRC 5000 bottom]]|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|New Balance MRC 5000 inside]]|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|New Balance MRC 5000 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|new-balance/rc5000-v1-852|852|New Balance RC5000}}
==Asics Gel DS Racer and Hoka Clifton==
It's hard to believe that the DS Racer and the [[Hoka Clifton]] are so close in weight; the Clifton is just over an ounce (30g) heavier, but the Clifton is vastly better cushioned. The Clifton is nearly as flexible as the DS Racer, another surprise. The Clifton is also more comfortable, which is icing on the cake.
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|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 top]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 bottom]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 inside]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 outside]]
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|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton2-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Hoka OneOne Clifton 2 top]] |[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton2-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Hoka OneOne Clifton 2 bottom]]|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton2-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Hoka OneOne Clifton 2 inside]]|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton2-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Hoka OneOne Clifton 2 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/clifton-2-1062|1062|Hoka Clifton 2}}
==Asics Gel DS Racer and Saucony Kinvara==
The [[Saucony Kinvara]] and the DS Racer are close in weight and cushioning, but they appear to be trying to do different things. The Kinvara is a transition between a traditional shoe like the [[Asics GT 2000]] and either a cushioned [[Minimax]] shoe or a light weight optimal shoe, where the DS Racer has aspirations of being that light weight optimal shoe. The Kinvara succeeds in its goals, and is a comfortable shoe, where the DS Racer falls short. The comparison highlights for me the problems in the DS Racer; it's not light enough to be an optimal shoe, nor is it comfortable enough to be a transitional shoe.
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|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 top]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 bottom]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 inside]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 outside]]
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|[[File:Saucony-Kinvara-56-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|TopSaucony Kinvara 6 top]] |[[File:Saucony-Kinvara6-5-bottomoutside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|BottomSaucony Kinvara 6 outside]] |[[File:Saucony-Kinvara6-5-insidebottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|InsideSaucony Kinvara 6 bottom]] |[[File:Saucony-Kinvara6-5-outsideinside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|OutsideSaucony Kinvara 6 inside]]
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{{FastBlr|saucony/kinvara-6-952|952|Saucony Kinvara 6}}
==Asics Gel DS Racer and Asics GT 2000==
I tend to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 weights more than half as much again, but at least the upper is comfortable. Where the DS Racer makes a vague attempt to interfere with your biomechanics, the GT 2000 is more determined, though probably no more effective. However, when you run in the two shoes, the GT 2000 feels more like a concrete clog in comparison with the DS Racer. At least in the company of the GT 2000 it can appear light weight, if not comfortable.
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|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 top]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 bottom]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 inside]]|[[File:Asics-Gel-DS-Racer-10-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel DS Racer 10 outside]]
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|[[File:Asics-GT2000-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics GT2000 top]]|[[File:Asics-GT2000-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics GT2000 bottom]]|[[File:Asics-GT2000-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics GT2000 inside]]|[[File:Asics-GT2000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics GT2000 outside]]
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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