Asics Fall '06

Nothing major here but a few updates worth mentioning.

The Nimbus will be changing in June (that's when our Fall begins) They are going to a Solyte midsole and are pulling in the toe. The shoe will be lighter. The fit will be going back to the Nimbus VI (i.e. much narrower). "But I like the current fit" you say? Not to worry, they are adding a wide width. Trying to make everyone happy! They will be available to Gold Accounts in May.

The Empire is getting a Solyte midsole.

They are lightening the Speedstar II. At 8.9 oz for men's 9, they are claiming this to be Asics lightest full trainer ever! It is for someone with a very neutral foot. It wouldn't hurt to be very light also! Most will use this for a race shoe.

Speaking of racers the Gel Magic is going away. It is being replaced by the Gel Ohana. It uses Solyte and gel in the heel. It comes in at 7.8oz (men's 9). It has a thinner midsole and a wider toe box. The forefoot is a little bit stiffer because it uses a more traditional outersole.

Most of the other changes are to the color or aren't anything major.