Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Sonoma® 6

Shoe keeps my feet aligned and supported. The shoe is cute

I like the look and the fit of these. One of the shoes fits perfectly. However, the insole on the other shoe seems to be cut slightly off as I can feel the edge all the way from the ball of my foot to the heel. The insole is glued in too, so I can't adjust or replace it easily. I have an older version of this shoe and I think it fit a little better overall too.

The cushion and the tread were good. I needed a larger toe box to accommodate my wider foot and didn't check to see if the shoe came in a wide so I was not able to buy them.

The fabric upper felt loose and flimsy. I didn't think it would last long on the trails. The shoelaces also did not "grab and hold" like my Gel Sonoma 3s. They also seemed to be a tad short on length. Therefore, they were returned.

The traction on the shoe is good. You won't slip and slide. But the overall comfort is lacking. My mom and each bought a pair. Both of us ended the hike with the shoe cutting into our ankles.

When I first put these on, I thought they fit great, other than being able to feel the edge of the glued in liner along the length of my foot. Unfortunately, I decided to keep them, and have now had to buy a different pair of shoes. Pros: hugs a narrow foot well. Cons: the back of the shoe hits too high on my ankle and rubs/pinches against it when I walk. There isn't a lot of padding on the back of the shoe, so this hurts unless a wear thick socks or insert some foam behind my ankle. The liner is hard and I can feel the edges - my feet, especially arches, hurt after a short walk. I tried adding another liner which helped the ankle issue by raising the foot higher, but my feet felt tight in the shoes since I couldn't remove the original liner. The shoes also felt a little short for a 10.5, compared to my other ASICS. I think I can wear these for everyday things, but not longer walks and definitely not hikes.

Bought as a gift & I'm unable to exchange or return for credit to get replacement due to the return window of 90 days being passed. They have no stretch or give which makes them tight and uncomfortable. I'll stick with in store shopping in the future for gifts that need to be tried on for the feel of fit & comfort.

These shoes, like the GT1000 and 2000 series, are noted for "neutral" and "overpronation". I think these are best for "neutral" feet as they did not help my overpronation like the GT1000 and 2000 shoes that I have. I felt a significant difference and find them hard to walk in. Until my ankle improves, these shoes are staying in the closet. I'm disappointed in this purchase.

They might be a little tight. I have to try them on again As I've said before, dozens of my shoes with the "breathable" material easily rip if I scrape against something. Ridiculous because gym shoes are supposed to be durable

I sent both pairs back. I was looking for an asic style to replace my Gel-Fuji Trabuco 6. These didn't fit the bill. Any suggestions on your part would be warmly welcomed.

Cheap and very uncomfortable. Too tight, cheaply made