Though you probably don’t think about it that often (or ever) – your foot is incredibly flexible and impressively maneuverable. In fact, believe it or not – the human foot is comprised of 33 individual joints and 26 bones! The ASICS GEL-Cirrus33 2 running shoes were crafted to go the distance and were specifically designed with each of your 33 joints in mind… hence the name “Cirrus33“. I had been an avid ASICS fan for a number of years and switched to another brand-which-shall-not-be-named here to try something new . . . well, I’m sad I ever made that switch and I am back to ASICS! The GEL-Cirrus33 2 is super comfy, trendy with its bright colors (but not over-the-top with the neon), and lightweight.
Take a moment to scroll over the image below to see all of the features the ASICS GEL-Cirrus33 2 running shoes has to offer!ASICS GEL-Cirrus33 2 Key Features:
– Asics GEL-Cirrus33 2 Review –
Comfort:
(8 out of 10) This is a difficult category to review because everyone’s feet, body build, and running style are different, so what is super comfortable for me, may not be for the next person. Therefore, my review of this category will be based on me – a 5’7” female, 32 years old, narrow size 7 foot with a very narrow heel. I used to run a lot, now I’m limited to the treadmill a few days a week for 20-60 minutes due to an Achilles tendon injury that I can’t seem to fully recover from and am afraid to reinjure. However, I do still exercise 5-7 days a week for an hour plus – plyos and weight training mixed in with my treadmill time.
I give this an 8 out of 10 rating because they are extremely comfortable shoes from the moment you tighten down those laces, but the first weeks spent breaking them in caused me a little bit of discomfort. It took me about three weeks to get these broken in to the point where they weren’t rubbing me the wrong way and causing some irritation. However, none of that irritation consisted of the typical “breaking in” pains – not one heel blister, no sore toes from the foot shifting and ramming into the front of the shoes, and no arch pain.
One of the first things I noticed when I picked them up out of the box was that they were considerably lighter than my current pair of non-ASICS shoes. Weighing in at 9.6 ounces they are not as light as the ASICS Kayanos, which only weigh 8.9 ounces, but light enough that you can tell these are not your every-day cross training shoe. Weight is a big deal if you’re a distance runner, and these will not disappoint!
As I mentioned above, these puppies are super comfy! The first thing I thought when I put them on was that it was like standing on a firm mattress. They boast the largest volume of GEL in ASICS history with both Rearfoot and Forefoot GEL Cushioning Systems. I have HORRIBLE circulation in my phalanges (both hands and feet), so breaking in new shoes is generally difficult. With my last pair of running shoes, I was getting numbness across the entire bottoms of my feet after about 5 to 10 minutes on the treadmill; I’m happy to report with the ASCIS GEL-CIRRUS33 2 I had only very slight tingling on the bottom of my feet, and that didn’t start until 45 minutes of running on the treadmill! This was very exciting for me because as any runner knows, it’s important to be able to feel your feet hit the ground!
These shoes are super flexy, and very breathable. There is a very light mesh covering across a majority of the top of the toes, which allows for a great flow of air to get in and keeps your feet from getting too hot.
Finally, they fit my foot like a glove and offer great arch support. The ASICS GEL-Cirrus33 2 running shoes wrap around my foot perfectly, the heel cup fits just right, and there is no shifting or sloppy feeling. This is huge for me as it can be difficult to find a shoe that fits a narrow foot comfortably.
Design:
(10 out of 10) What do you get when you cross minimalist barefoot shoes with the extreme high impact running shoes? The ASICS GEL-Cirrus33!! These were designed to be lightweight and super flexy, like the minimalist shoes, yet they were designed for high impact training with the tons of padding and cushioning from the GEL support.
I covered a lot of the really awesome and technical features in the “Comfort” section above. However, there are a couple little things that make a BIG difference to me!! A main design feature that I noticed and that I love (which is funny because for most people this is probably not an issue . . . at all . . . ever!) is that the tongue of the shoe is small and thin . . . it literally is just there to add a layer of padding between your foot and the laces. It’s not obnoxiously large, you’re not trying to figure out where the heck to put it when lacing up, it’s not slipping off to the side, it’s just right!! Like I said, silly thing to comment on maybe, but it made a difference to me – sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference when you’re trying to decide which shoe will be your next!
Another small feature that makes a big difference is that the laces are the type that you don’t have to double knot, and are not ridiculously long. I’ve had some really long laces, and seen others with some that were so long they could wrap them around the middle of the shoe, or had to double or triple knot just so that there wouldn’t be excess on the ground. These are just the right length to tie with one knot – and one knot is all you need (THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE – random Highlander reference . . .) because these laces stay put!
On top of everything else, these shoes are just fun! The pair I tested were the “White/Lighting/Navy” – little bit o’neon pink on the bottom and few highlights throughout, majority white with light blue and navy accents. This is perfect for me – I love blue, the little bit of pink makes them a bit feminine but it’s not so overpowering that you feel like you just looked at the sun when you look away from them. There is also a reflective sliver/white bubble/circle pattern throughout, which add a really cool texture to the shoe.
hello Jessica, I was reading your review on ASICS GEL CIRRUS and I have a few questions about this shoe, which I’m thinking of buying but I need the opinion from someone who has already used them. I would like to know if they are narrow in the forefoot area, should I buy a half size up? The upper mesh is all white, and you say it’s thin, I was wondering… I wear black socks all the time, will they show? And finally, my biggest concern, also related to the upper mesh: is it durable or is it prone to wear and tear? Thanks so much for your time and I look forwards to your comments.
This is such a great review. I like the good rating on durability and traction. It’s a shoe one can use almost every day for at least a year for running. Traction is definitely a consideration. I want to concentrate on the running rather than balancing during a run.
Thanks Jessica
Nice sneakers! And they are great for training. Thank you for your review.