Asics Gel-Kinsei

Ever since that heroic, fatal dash from Marathon to Athens, runners have been looking for an edge. Here's a guaranteed advantage, whether you're going 26 miles or two. ASICS's Gear of the Year–winning Gel-Kinsei adjusts to various foot types and running styles, while improving performance across the board. The shoe's Space Age exterior conceals an equally futuristic interior, with an intricate multipiece heel system that helped the Kinsei adapt to many testers' feet while softening our runs—and speeding them up.