ASICS Gel-Sonoma 8
ASICS' durable entry trail shoe, with AMPLIFOAM PLUS and a GEL unit, for shorter or less frequent runs off-road.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 300
- Drop (mm)
- 8
- Cushioning
- Balanced
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- None
- Surface
- Trail
- Price
- Budget
- Lifespan (km)
- 700
- Released
- 2025
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
The Gel-Sonoma 8 is where ASICS' trail range starts, a step below the Gel-Venture in role. A full-length AMPLIFOAM PLUS midsole and a GEL unit sit above an outsole with good grip, with an 8 mm drop and 300 g of weight that tells you durability came first.
It suits runners who hit the trails now and then, on shorter outings or easy days, and want a hard-wearing neutral shoe without a high price. It also works on mixed routes that combine paths with the odd rough section.
It is not a light shoe, and it is not for technical racing or long days in the mountains. The cushion is regular, so speed and refinement are traded away for durability and value.