Posted August 8, 200915 yr Via golftoimpress.com Asics Japan has finally made it official. After months of wait and many many interested golfers, Asics has announced the official release of their new golf shoe that was worn by Shingo Katayama back at the Masters. The lineup will include 3 models including the top model Gelace Top which is what Shigno wears. The Gelace Top will be available as follows: Colors: White x Green, White x Silver, Black x Silver Sizes: 24.5cm to 28.0 cm in 0.5cm increments Materials: Reinforged Artificial leather, Urethane Sole with Alpha Gel Price: 225.00USD As you can see from the specs above, the bad news is for those overseas customers with bigger feet. The Asics will be for the Japan market only hence only sizes up to 28cm or 10.5US Asics has taken the time to use research and development acquired in the company's many years of running shoe experience to create a golf shoe that reduces fatigue with features that also enhance the stability during the golf swing. The specially designed urethane sole is separated into four parts to disperse and balance the load of the players weight. The sole features Asics patented αGEL (alpha gel) which helps reduce load on the legs. The Gelace Top also features a plastic reinforcement between the heel part from the plantar arch. This reduces the excessive twisting of the feet during the swing by increasing rigidity around the heel part. The Gelace Top has soft gel in the toe, arch and heel area to close any gaps betteen the feet and insole. The sole also features replaceable Scorpion Stinger Spikes. Asics is preparing to make 10,000 of the Gelace Top shoes which they believe they can sell out due to Shingo's enormous popularity in Japan. In addition to the Gelace Top there will also be a lower end Gelace Tour model (195.00) and a Lady Gelace (165.00) for women. Tourspecgolf Golf to Impress will have the new Asics for preorder so be sure to reserve your pair early to avoid disappointment. You will be able to order them in the Pro Shop starting early next week.
August 8, 200915 yr They look great. I have a feeling these are going to sell out fast. Glad I don't wear a size 11 :)
August 8, 200915 yr They look great. I have a feeling these are going to sell out fast.Glad I don't wear a size 11 :) yeah they'd do well in the US if they made them in the bigger sizes. a nice alternative
August 10, 200915 yr Author I'm just waiting for some points to be confirmed by Asics... should be later this week! I am getting white x green! T
August 10, 200915 yr They look great! I'll be ordering at least one pair. I wear ASICS running and tennis shoes. Can't wait to try these.
August 11, 200915 yr I'm getting, White x Silver and Black x Silver. I must admit they are going to have to be really good to out do the Mizuno's!! The Mizuno's are so much better than the adidas it's almost kind of sad.
August 11, 200915 yr ASICS conversion chart for their tennis and running shoes. I assume it's the same for golf. USA cm 7.5 25.5 8.0 26.0 8.5 26.5 9.0 27.0 9.5 27.5 10.0 28.0 I've also found that my ASICS shoes run a 1/2 size smaller then the Nike and Addidas shoes I wear. Edited August 11, 200915 yr by dkats
August 12, 200915 yr Author Size will depend on width, I am waiting for the Asics rep to get back to me on width. As people have discovered Japanese shoes are not necessarily smaller and in many cases fit larger than US brands because of the extra width. This is one of the reasons I have not listed the shoes yet until I can confirm width as that can affect peoples choice of sizes ie standard width I take a 26cm but EEE I can fit into a 25cm.
August 12, 200915 yr Size will depend on width, I am waiting for the Asics rep to get back to me on width. As people have discovered Japanese shoes are not necessarily smaller and in many cases fit larger than US brands because of the extra width. This is one of the reasons I have not listed the shoes yet until I can confirm width as that can affect peoples choice of sizes ie standard width I take a 26cm but EEE I can fit into a 25cm. Great. Looking foward to hear what they say. But all the ASICS I own run slightly on the narrow side.
August 17, 200915 yr Any updates yet on sizing; I'm all in and waiting to order a pair! Any owners out there care to chime in on the overall fit. Gotta get it right the first time! BB
August 17, 200915 yr Author We're still waiting to hear back on sizing... I won't post them up until we do because it is important people get sizing right the first time. Remember this is a pre order. The actual shoes don't come out for 2 more months however pre-order is suggested as Asics is making 10,000 pairs but spread that among 8 different sizes and then 3 different colors plus the crazy demand already generated by this shoe equals super quick sell out.
September 16, 200915 yr Author We're working on it. Asics has gotten greedy and want a 5 digit buy in for any new account with them. That is just nuts. They have also priced the shoe rather high at 239.00 a pop!
September 16, 200915 yr We're working on it. Asics has gotten greedy and want a 5 digit buy in for any new account with them. That is just nuts.They have also priced the shoe rather high at 235.00 a pop! You're right, that is greedy. Okay with me as my Mizuno's are great shoes and will be hard to beat anyway.
November 4, 200915 yr According to this article http://www.8264.net/html/Outdoor_News/Inte...09/25-6374.html they will be released in the US in the spring of 2010. Hope they are correct!
November 10, 200915 yr Spring of 2010, not long to wait. These shoes are so nice looking, just hoping they soon make them for "big foot" like me. Doc
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