Asics FuzeX Rush | Lightweight City Running Shoes

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Why you should train in Asics fuzeX Rush

Note that the title says “training” and not “running”. It does so because this shoe is a multi-shoe. Developed for running, but it does much more.
If you are looking for a running shoe that can challenge the many obstacles of the city, then I definitely think that the Asics FuzeX Rush will be a running shoe that suits your taste. The whole philosophy behind the FuzeX Rush is to create a very versatile, shock-absorbing and flexible running shoe that can handle both pace, agility and stair challenges.
Asics FuzeX Rusk would like to turn your city into your playground.

FuzeX Rush from Asics is created for those who love light and flexible running shoes where every step you take is effortless. The shoe is for those who love a shoe that sits really nicely on a nice foot, and in a magical way creates a complete unit of foot and shoe. Asics FuzeX Rush is also (I have learned) much more than just a light and comfortable running shoe for the city. It contains many more things.
So if you want a running shoe that maybe covers a little more needs than daily running, then I definitely think it would be an advantage for you to take a look at the Asics FuzeX Rush. Due to the lightness and flexibility that the shoe contains, it is almost obvious that the shoe can be used as a training shoe (in the gym or similar). And the undersigned has actually also successfully tested it as a crossfit shoe – it works there too. But you must not do that unless you are prepared for the shoe to break. Crossfit is hard on footwear (especially if you climb ropes) so the upper on the Asics FuzeX Rush will not be able to keep up. I only did it for testing purposes in order to be able to confirm or deny it in this article/test

In this test, the Asics FuzeX Rush is reviewed as a running shoe. We will of course go into more detail about the shoe’s many features, but the starting point for the test is how it performs in terms of running.

What have others said about the running shoe?

Below you will find what other people think about Asics fuzeX Rush.

Thomas Hansen, Minimalist running shoe?

Mathias Dandanell, uses them for fitness

Bente Madsen, nice lightweight running shoe

Cool facts about the shoe

The first experiences with the Asics fuzeX Rush

I was really looking forward to testing this running shoe. And I did for several reasons. Both positive, but maybe also a little negative. I tested one of the very first Asics FuzeX models, and I have to say that the conclusion at the time was that they still had a long way to go. At the time, I concluded that the shoe could easily be used, but would probably be mostly used as a fitness and crossfit shoe for me. That’s why I was extra excited to see how far Asics had come with the development. It was a running shoe for hard surfaces in urban life that I was going to test..
Another thing that also helped to raise expectations a bit was that 2 users, independently of each other, asked us for a review of this particular model of running shoe from Asics. There were indications that it could be the replacement for the popular Asics Super J33 running shoe. It also helps to give enthusiasm for a new test that you know that there are some who are looking forward to seeing the result of your test.

You can say a lot about the Asics fuzeX Rush – it has the looks. That’s also one of the things that Asics highlights in their own description. It’s this functional, light and smart city running shoe. It’s really cool, no doubt about it, but when I received the box and opened it for the first time, I was honestly a little unsure if it was the wrong box I had gotten. It looks a lot like the Asics Nimbus 19. (I have to say that I ordered both models in this black/grey version – and maybe that’s why they look so unbelievably similar to each other)
But the first time you hold the Asics fuzeX Rush in your hand, I bet you’ll feel how great it will feel on your feet. Because at first glance, it’s not only smart to look at, but when you take it out of the box you can feel the material and notice that it weighs almost nothing.

My first run in Asics FuzeX Rush

It had to take place in the right element, of course. However, I don’t have a big city like all the advertisements and promotions for Asics fuzeX Rush show. But I agreed with myself that smaller could also do it. And all in all, it was just a matter of finding out if the disappointment from the last Asics FuzeX test would be washed away. And of course, that’s best done on the surface that the shoe is made for. So I set off on a 7 kilometer run on asphalt in the city..
When you step into the Asics fuzeX, you immediately notice that the shoe has an extremely high level of comfort. The shoe sits softly and comfortably around the foot without being too tight, and already my first run in this version of the FuzeX started better. You can easily feel that Asics has worked on the comfort of the shoe.

My research before the arrival of the shoes told me that this new version of the Asics fuzeX Rush should have a special combination of Solyte midsole and FuzeGel. A combination that should be really good at slowing down the energy in the landing phase on the heel and on the contrary, gives energy in the forefoot..
I don’t know if I would say that it really stands out, but I think I can definitely feel that Asics has optimized a lot of the softness and cushioning in this running shoe.

I can easily see and feel that free and playful feeling that Asics wants to have in the shoe. I think you can feel it from the first step, that it is at least not the shoe that is holding you back with too much weight.

More running, more experience with Asics fuzeX Rush

I have both run, trained and walked in these shoes. And now I promised at the beginning that this review would be based on the running aspect of the Asics fuzeX Rush. So we’re sticking to that. But let me just say it anyway, I definitely think I’ll run more runs in this running shoe, no doubt about it, but I actually think I’ll use it more as a super nice summer/work shoe when my job requires me to walk or stand for a long time. After that, I will “sponsor” it to my crossfit closet (after that step there’s no way around it – then the Asics FuzeX Rush probably won’t be that useful anymore)
But more running on hard asphalt gave me more experience. And I have to admit that I became more and more happy with the shoe the more trips I ran in it. At the time of writing, I have probably been out in the shoe 10, maybe 12 times, and I have only been over 12 kilometers in the shoe once. I don’t like that, that is, getting further out in this shoe. It could well be that it is my body structure and my body in general that is the problem, but I don’t think the Asics fuzeX Rush does anything good for me on 10+ trips. So I would definitely say that this shoe is for runs under 10 kilometers.
But it does that really well too. The more I ran in the Asics fuzeX Rush, the better I came to like the shoe. The fit only gets better, and you very quickly come to like the very low weight and the conversely relatively high comfort (judged based on the weight) that is in this running shoe.

It’s a really cool combination of Solyte and FuzeGel that Asics has made. It’s a clear improvement over the previous Asics FuzeX models. I’ve enjoyed wearing this shoe several times when it was on 30-20-10 intervals or another running program where I knew I needed to speed up, and the shoes certainly didn’t have to weigh me down..
So a mid-point conclusion on the Asics fuzeX Rush, before we get into the more technical details, must be that it is a shoe that solves by far the most of the tasks it has to. Asics themselves write that it is a running shoe for hard city surfaces and for both short and long distances. That’s where I disagree a bit. I think it is primarily aimed at faster short trips. But again, that’s my body and my experience. And then it should perhaps also be mentioned that I am by definition a pronation runner myself, and the Asics fuzeX Rush is a neutral running shoe. So trips over 12-15 kilometers, then tired legs/joints/ankles also come into play, and I don’t think I need to expose my body to that.

Size selection

As usual. If you are used to running in Asics running shoes, then you should simply go for the size you usually use. I use 43 ½ in almost all other Asics running shoes, and I also do so in FuzeX Rush. It should be mentioned that the shoe is not the widest, and therefore may seem a little “small”, but that is only the width, because it should fit tightly to the foot.
If you are coming from another brand, look for the centimeter measurement, it is usually the most accurate. Otherwise, you can use oursize guide

Advantages and disadvantages of Asics FuzeX Rush

Analysis Part 1: Who can and who should use Asics fuzeX Rush

This part of the analysis of the Asics FuzeX Rush is based on who the shoe is aimed at. Which user can use this running shoe. This part is where we get into points such as running style, weight, surface, etc.

Which running style

Asics fuzeX Rush is developed as a running shoe for the neutral runner. All this talk about pronation or not pronation. There are probably as many opinions about it as there are runners. But if you are in the slightest doubt and have had a running test done, listen to it, you can’t go wrong..
The undersigned is by definition a pronation runner, but also knows which shoes I can afford to run both long and short distances in. So for me, I’m taking it a bit as it comes, partly because I’ve recently built up a lot of experience in the area (have recently done several tests). As I said, if you’re in doubt, go for what you’ve been tested for, and the Asics fuzeX Rush is in that context a distinctly neutral running shoe.

Fit

You should expect a tight fit. The shoe is relatively tight, so if you are a fan of lots of room for your feet, you should most likely look in another direction. The soft and flexible upper is very soft, but also very tight around your feet. It is something you can easily get used to.

• Size: Regular
• Heel: Narrow
• Midfoot: Narrow
• Forefoot: Narrow
• Shoe tip: normal
• Arch structure: low
• Shoe shape: semi-curved

Surfaces and conditions

The whole idea behind the Asics fuzeX Rush is that it is built for your Urban running. That is, the challenges that your city can give you. It is mainly hard ground. Some are harder than others. It is recommended that the Asics fuzeX Rush be used on asphalt, concrete and or prepared trail systems. For God’s sake, you must never go out running any kind of terrain in this running shoe. Both the upper and the lower part are built for that.

Price level

I personally think that you get an incredible amount of running shoes or training shoes for your money. The shoe is recommended for 1000,-, and we all know that both physical stores and webshops sell them at a discount. So if this Asics fuzeX Rush lands at around 700-750,-, then I think you get an incredible amount of shoes for your money.

Weight of Asics fuzeX Rush

The fact that my Asics fuzeX Rush only weighs 254 grams in a size 43½ (27½ centimeters) must be said to be quite a bit. At least it’s not the weight that will weigh you down if you use it as a running shoe.

Type of running shoe

I would call it a versatile running shoe. But when I now call it a running shoe for shorter trips, it is again at my own expense, because it may well be that this shoe for you can accommodate longer trips. In Asics’ own description, at least it is stated that it is a running shoe for all distances. .

Drops and heights on the forefoot and heel

Asics fuzeX Rush has a heel drop of 8mm. It is a heel drop that is located in the middle of the midfoot. You will experience with this running shoe that it still has the “normal roll and unwind” when you run. That is, where you land on the heel (unless of course you force the forefoot or midfoot run yourself)

Lady:
Heel height: 19mm
Forefoot height: 11mm

Master:
Heel height: 19mm
Forefoot height: 11mm

Analysis Part 2: Technical review of the running shoe

Part 2 of the analysis is the section where we will use some more technical terms. Where we review the features that the shoe contains, and our guess as to what the manufacturer’s thoughts are behind these choices.

The outsole

Flexible outsole, extremely flexible outsole. That’s one of the things that makes this running shoe so incredibly fun to run in. The combination of the non-profiled outsole, in which Asics has added FuzeGel, really gives the runner a really cool experience. FuzeGel is the shock absorption system in the shoe, and does not belong to the outsole, but it is important for me to highlight the combination, it is the combination that makes the shoe incredibly comfortable and flexible.

Midsole

This is where the magic begins. Again we are going to talk about a combination. In the Asics fuzeX Rush we are still working with a SoLyte midsole (several of the other new running shoes from Asics are made with FlyteFoam midsoles) But not in the Asics FuzeX Rush. But that is not something you notice, because the combination of SoLyte and FuzeGel means that there is a surprisingly good bounce effect in the midsole. It is actually built in such a way that in the heel area it cushions when you land, and in the forefoot it delivers energy for your take-off..
SoLyte is still a lighter and more cushioning midsole than the classic EVA midsole, which is still used in the manufacture of running shoes.

Heel

A sensible construction of the heel section. Not much hocus pocus about it, it does what it’s supposed to. It keeps your foot in a natural and neutral position when taking each step. If I had to make a small criticism of this part, I personally could have used a little more padding in the heel. But that’s how it is with running shoes that are supposed to fit into the lightweight category, where you see time and time again that the upper is completely stripped of excess weight.

Forefoot

The fit in the forefoot is relatively narrow, so you should definitely be aware of that. Of course, the shoe will become softer in the forefoot as it is used, but as a starting point it is narrow.
The material in the forefoot is the same as the rest of the shoe. Super flexible, seamless and very breathable.

Upper part

The seamless upper is almost a must when buying a running shoe. Of course, the Asics fuzeX Rush also has this construction, and it is this construction that reduces the risk of friction and irritation on the inside of the shoe. Some people like to run without running socks (it is not recommended for this shoe), but with a seamless construction you will have a more comfortable run.
Asics fuzeX Rush has a removable sockliner inside the shoe. This means you can achieve a much better “inside climate” in your running shoes.

Analysis part 3. Features in Asics fuzeX Rush

A brief overview of the shoe and its various but many features built into the shoe. This is where you as a user can get an overview of the words that Salomon uses about their various systems in the shoe.

Sockliners

In simple Danish terms, it is the insole that is in the shoe. But of course it is not just any insole. Firstly, it is OF COURSE removable, so you can create good ventilation and airing in your running shoes after your run..
The sole is also designed to make the most of the midsole and cushioning in the best possible way. It is the top layer of the cake.

SoLyte

The midsole is made of the material that Asics has chosen to call SoLyte. There are several aspects of the midsole that are worked on when we are dealing with Asics running shoes. This is where we are constantly trying to optimize. The lower weight and even more bounce.
Asics works with the regular EVA midsole, SoLyte and FlyteFoam.

3M Reflective

Reflective inserts on the shoe. Purely a safety issue. Safety on the roads when running in the dark

Ahar+

The material that the outsole is made of is named after it. An outsole needs to be able to take some beating, as it is the point on a running shoe that gets the most wear and tear.

Seamless construction

It’s not so much something that has been added to the shoe. But more like something that has been removed. When we talk about a seamless construction, there are no seams on the inside of the shoe’s upper, so you avoid friction and irritation.

Guidance Line

It’s almost built into the name. It’s a tool that’s built into the Asics fuzeX Rush vertically to “guide” you in the right direction every time you take a step.

Comparisons

Comparisons to the Asics fuzeX Rush could easily be models like Asics Noosa FF or maybe New Balance 1500. Both are lightweight running shoes that meet roughly the same aspects as the fuzeX Rush.

Summary

Asics fuzeX Rush, what should we put in words. At this time of writing, I think I’m a bit divided in my summary. I started by promising that I would evaluate this shoe from a running shoe aspect. And seen in that light, I want to start by saying that it will not be my preferred running shoe. Not even for short, fast runs. I think there are better alternatives on the market. On the contrary, I can’t say that the Asics fuzeX Rush is a bad running shoe, because it is by no means. And if you’ve read the entire review, you’ll also discover that it surprised me compared to some of its predecessors, and I actually had to eat my own words a bit..
So don’t take my “rejection” of this shoe as an indication that the shoe is bad. I just have a better alternative on the shelf.

On the other hand, I don’t think my Asics fuzeX Rush will go further in the system, but as I have also mentioned before, it could easily become a preferred fitness or crossfit shoe. Because the shoe seems to hold a lot for the relatively low price.

Maintenance of Asics fuzeX Rush

There is not much extra maintenance you can add to the Asics fuzeX Rush.
The usual thing is that you always peel the insole off the shoe after a run, in order to let the shoe breathe and ventilate so that it stays “fresh” longer. If you have been unlucky enough to encounter bad weather and the shoe has become soaked, always let it dry naturally. There is nothing wrong with speeding up the process by, for example, placing it in front of the stove. The glue in the shoe cannot withstand the high heat..
If your Asics fuzeX get dirty, wash them by hand in warm water. Do not put your running shoes in the washing machine. The shoes cannot withstand this and may end up changing their structure.

Price comparison on Asics fuzeX Rush

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Reseller	Leveringstid	Country	Total price	Read more
	1-2 dage		499 DKK	Til butik
	3-5 dage		930 DKK	Til butik
	1-7 dage		999 DKK	Til butik
	1-2 dage		1,000 DKK	Til butik