Asics shoes question

[feelin-great]

Hello! I am currently using the Jillian Michaels Banish Fat Boost Metabolism video but I need new shoes. Right now I have been wearing my running shoes but my feet really start to hurt in circuit 2 and halfway through circuit 3 I am in tears! Obviously I need some cross training shoes. I have always loved Asics shoes and my research shows that the Asics Gel-Kushon TR shoes are pretty much what I am looking for. I don't want to buy them online until I have been to a store to try them on (I hate returns!).

My problem is that I can't find them. I am finding the Asics Gel-Kushon and the Asics Gel-Kushon 2 - from what I have found these are both running shoes. But the shoe store claims that the Kushon is the same as the Kushon TR - I am skeptical about this. It is really important to me to have a good pair of shoes because the last thing I need is an injury!

Can anybody tell me - are these the same shoe or is the saleperson just misinformed? I know it's a long shot that somebody will know this, but I thought I would give it a shot.

Thanks!

[fitoverforty]

The Women's Asics Gel-Kushon TR looks more like a watered down version of a running shoe. A good cross trainer will have good heel stability and will be a bit more sturdy and heavy than a running shoe. You need adequate forefoot cushioning.

Asics Gel-Kushon TR:


I like the looks of these Asics Gel 100 TR better:

There seems to be more stability around the heel, ankle and forefoot.

I have Jillian's 30 day shred video, and I know exactly what you are talking about. All I have are running shoes and my feet take a beating with all the plank jacks and skaters, etc. I may need to invest in a good pair of cross trainers as well.

Good luck with everything, hope this helps you a bit!

[feelin-great]

I did a quick search for the Asics Gel 100 but every website that came up was in the UK. Is this shoe not sold in the US?

I have the 30 day shred as well - she has some really tough videos! The thing I don't like about the 30 day shred is that I want to work out for more than 20 minutes and it is a hassle to have to watch the cool down and then do a second warm up! The Banish Fat Boost Metabolism is great!

[fitoverforty]

Here is an Asics Cross trainer you can order right from Asics:
Asics Gel-TRX
http://www.asicsamerica.com/products/pr ... =250001677

There is a store locator option on that page, maybe you can find a store near you that carries them.

I just got the 30 days shred video, and I started at Level 2, I generally skip the warmup and cooldowns too, lol! I'm like..."come on, let's get to it!" It's a good workout especially if you don't have alot of time, if nothing else I learned some new variations on lunges and squats and planks that I can incorporate into my regular strength workout. Does the Banish Fat video have longer workouts? I may want to get that one too.

[feelin-great]

The Banish Fat video is 40 minutes long not including the warm up and coold down - I love it! There are seven circuits so it has quite a variety of moves. Plus there is an option to choose specific circuits so if you are crunched on time and don't have the 50-55 minutes you can choose however many circuits you want

[feelin-great]

I know you don't like returns buuuut...

If it comes down to it, Zappos.com has free shipping AND return shipping. Also every time I've ever ordered from there, they've upgraded me to overnight shipping. My sister and I call it prior day shipping they send 'em so fast!

My problem with returns is that I don't do it! They will sit there for months before I get around to returning them and by then it is too late to return I know, no excuse - I suppose I could give it a try, thanks for the tip!

[feelin-great]

ordering things online is what gets me through work everyday.... (:

LOL! Sounds like me Between that and joining forums like this!