In the ’70′s when Asics was Tiger, the brand had a solid training shoe following, but runners flocked to the brand for their performance models.  The Ohbori and Jayhawk flats, the Spartan B spike were on the feet of the best runners from that era.  I remember distinctly photos of Alberto Salazar running for the mighty Ducks of Oregon wearing black dress socks and Tiger B’s. Rogers and Shorter won in Tigers and who could forget Allison Roe winning Boston and NYC in ’81 and setting the marathon world best in Tigers?

Tiger Ohbori from the Runner's World May '77 Shoe Survey

Tiger Jayhawk from Runner's World Shoe Survey May '77

Tiger Spartan B from Runner's World Shoe Survey May '77

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Joe Running Shoes Asics Bandito, Asics GEL-1150, Asics GEL-DS Racer 8, Asics GEL-DS Trainer 15, Asics GEL-DS Trainer 7, Asics GEL-Hyperspeed 4, Asics GEL-Kayano 16, Asics GEL-Speedstar 4, Asics GT-2150, Asics Japan Thunder 3, Asics Pirahna SP 3, Asics Tarther, Asics Tempo Collection, Duosole, Solyte, Tiger Alliance, Tiger Epirus, Tiger Jayhawk, Tiger Ohbori, Tiger Spartan B, Tiger X-Caliber GT, Wet Grip

Mizuno is probably the envy of many brands within running shoe industry.  Mizuno does virtually no advertising yet they remain one of the top brands year in and year out not by promotion, but primarily through a clear focus on their product. They make shoes each season that are consistent in road feel and fit so customers know what to expect.  The cosmetics are generally well done with top quality materials and construction techniques used throughout adding to the perceived value of the shoes.  Mizuno has a well earned reputation among experienced runners for providing shoes that perform well with little fanfare or hype, just solid shoes using proven technologies with little in the way of over the top changes each season.

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Joe Running Shoes Composite Double Fan Wave Plate, Duosole, G3 Sole, Mizuno, Mizuno AP+ midsole, Mizuno Dynamotion Fit upper, Mizuno Wave Creation 10, Mizuno Wave Creation 11, Mizuno Wave Elixir 4, Mizuno Wave Elixir 5, Mizuno Wave Inspire 5, Mizuno Wave Inspire 6, Mizuno Wave Lexus 3, Mizuno Wave Lexus 4, Mizuno Wave Musha 2, Mizuno Wave Nirvana 5, Mizuno Wave Nirvana 6, Mizuno Wave Rider 12, Mizuno Wave Rider 13, perforated TPU lateral plate