40 of 41 people found the following review helpful Not bad, January 25, 2013 By  Beth - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: ASICS Women's GEL-Noosa Tri 8 Running Shoe (Apparel) Listen to other reviewers: this shoe runs small. I normally wear an 11 in asics (and all other shoes for that matter). I had to order a size up and my toes are still almost at the end. Also, if your foot runs on the wider side of normal, get a bigger size. They were a bit stiff after I first put them on, but after about 30mins of wearing them, they started to feel better. The shoe looks GREAT on. It reminds me of superman ice cream :) Also, it's primarily mesh, so if you have to work around fluids (chemicals, health care, etc.) or in the weather, I'd give these a miss. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?

I didn't need new running shoes; my other plain Jane Asics were hanging in there pretty well and still had some miles left on them. I'm not even a flashy kind of girl. So, I can't tell you exactly WHY I randomly decided to get these shoes, I just know that I'm SO GLAD that I did.

I run moderately on a regular basis. Approximately 20 miles or so per week. I'm not particularly the best runner out there, not by a long shot. I consider myself on the slow end of average and I'm constantly having to pay attention to my form and stride and make corrections. I've tried multiple different running shoes over the past few years - different brands and models in different sizes. But none have instantly made me feel like I'm running differently like these did. And I didn't have that awkward first week of "break in" runs.

I normally wear a 7 and went for a 7.5 with these and they're perfect. However, I find that going up a half size helps limit my blisters. I don't normally go up half a size for a fashion shoe.

Also, I get compliments on them EVERYWHERE I go - from women AND men! Ladies, when's the last time a guy has noticed your shoes unless you were in 6" spike heels? I was worried when I bought them impulsively that maybe they were a little too juvenile or cutesy for my taste, but they're great.

They liven up my running gear, throw a little extra fun into running, and most of all, they're super comfortable and help my step immensely. I shaved 45 seconds off each of my 5 miles on my first run in them! Maybe they just made me feel a little more saucy than usually, but who cares?! I'll take the improvement any way I can get it.

I love the look of these new shoes but cant get past how narrow they are! I wear a 9 and would have "at least" gone up a half size. I had to loosen all the laces just to get my foot into it!! I have a wide foot so if you do too, def go up in size. will keep.

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