Is the ASICS Gel-1130 worth it?
Yes — if you're on your feet all day.
- The most cushioning of our picks
- Roomy at the toes
- No breaking in
- Chunky runner look — not for slim outfits
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Get it if…
- You walk, commute or stand for hours.
- Most sneakers squash your toes.
- You like the 2000s running-shoe look.
Skip it if…
- You want a slim, flat terrace shoe — get the Samba.
- You need something for heavy rain — the upper is mostly mesh.
Things to know before you buy
- Stiffer than a Samba or Gazelle, so it feels supportive rather than bendy (RunRepeat).
- RunRepeat tested a leather version and found it warm; the mesh pairs we link are a different upper.
- Runs true to size (RunRepeat owner votes).
RunRepeat scored it 94/100: the highest shock absorption of our picks (114 vs a 87 average), a roomy fit for medium feet and no break-in. It's 9% lighter than average for its type, so the cushioning doesn't weigh it down.
The slim terrace look, if you won't walk in them all day.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-1130, RunRepeat: adidas Samba OG, RunRepeat: adidas Gazelle, RunRepeat: New Balance 530, RunRepeat: New Balance 9060, RunRepeat: Nike Air Force 1 '07, RunRepeat: Reebok Club C 85, manufacturer specifications.