Asics® Shoes for Pregnancy

During Pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes. Your feet are one of your body parts that also undergo change and take quite some strain.

Comfortable and supportive shoes are vital during pregnancy. Thus, I want to help you look at the Asics brand, which offers some great athletic shoes for pregnancy.

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How Your Feet Change During Pregnancy

With all the hormones and extra weight, there are some changes as well as extra strain on your feet during pregnancy;

• Widen – Because your feet and tendons relax due to the hormone relaxin released during pregnancy and the additional weight, you may find that your feet are wider in shape.^[1]
• Collapsed Arches – Because of the extra weight and the relaxed tendons and muscles in your feet, you may have collapsed arches, meaning your feet become completely flat.^[2]
• Painfully Heels – As there may be a lack of arch support or extra strain on your feet, you may also discover heel pain as an added pregnancy symptom.
• Swelling – Most women tend to have swollen feet during pregnancy because of water build-up, additional pressure, and weight.^[3]

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Choosing Shoes for Pregnancy

Though this article will look at a specific athletic shoe brand, choosing shoes for pregnancy is relatively simple.

Athletic shoes offer more comfort and support features, which are ideal, such as cushioning and arch support.

Then again, consider the shoe’s fit, as you may have swollen feet. Thus, a wider width or adjustable shoe would be more suitable.

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Features of a Good Asics Shoe for Pregnancy

• Uppers – As you will see from the range of Asics shoes for Pregnancy that I have chosen, I have opted mostly for shoes with Engineered Knit and mesh uppers, with 3D and no-sew overlays, which are more breathable, lightweight and accommodating for swollen and sore feet. The uppers are slightly stretchable, and Asics shoes generally have a roomy toe box.
• Comfort and Support -In terms of cushioning and shock absorbency, Asics shoe models feature an Amplifoam midsole, which has a lower density that is softer and more durable, or Flytefoam that has an increased gas content with thinner walls in the foam for a better bounce back and energizing cushioning. All Asics shoes come with a lined insole or an Ortholite cushioned insole that is moisture-wicking.
• Outsole – Asics have a regular rubber outsole, or their AHAR high abrasion-resistant outsole in some models is much more durable than a regular outsole.
• Options – I have chosen shoe models available in full and half sizes and come in wider widths. Asics generally offer plenty of color variations in their shoe models.

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Key Specs Compared

Numbers match the reviews below (tap to jump).

Key specs of the 6 shoes reviewed below

No.	Shoe	Type	Upper	Cushioning (as listed)
1	ASICS GT-2000 15	Running Shoe	–Not stated	PureGEL
2	ASICS Gel-Quantum 360 6	–Not stated	Mesh	GEL Technology
3	ASICS Patriot 14	Running Shoe	Mesh	EVA
4	ASICS Gel-DS	Running Shoe	–Not stated	–Not stated
5	ASICS DYNABLAST 6	Running Shoe	Mesh	FF BLAST PLUS
6	ASICS Gel-Excite 11	Running Shoe	Mesh	PureGEL

– = not stated on the Amazon listing. Specs as stated by the listing, not tested by us; check the listing before you buy.

Reviews: The Best Asics Shoes for Pregnancy

In our list, we have some of the top-rated shoes from Asics that are ideal for Pregnancy;

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The ASICS GT-2000 15 is a supportive cushioned running shoe, made for daily miles, and it is worth a look for Asics shoes for pregnancy.

• Engineered woven upper: a lightweight, woven material that reduces the need for additional overlays, so the shoe does not feel heavy during pregnancy.
• Trampoline outsole pod: the brand’s outsole and midsole design that captures more energy return for an enhanced foam bouncing effect during toe-off, which helps keep long stretches of pregnancy comfortable.
• Adaptive, on-demand stability system achieved through platform geometry and controlled deformation, a feature worth weighing when comparing Asics shoes for pregnancy.
• Rearfoot PureGEL technology: softer, updated version of the brand’s GEL technology that maintains the acclaimed properties that have made GEL technology famous. Approximately 65% softer vs standard GEL technology.
• FF BLAST MAX cushioning: one of the brand’s most energetic midsole foams that’s complemented with cloud-like softness and a responsive energy return in each step, a useful trait in Asics shoes for pregnancy.
• Check the Amazon listing for current colors and size availability before you order.
• Compare the size chart on the listing, since fit can vary between colorways and versions.

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The ASICS Gel-Quantum 360 6 is a cushioned breathable shoe, made for everyday wear, and it is worth a look for Asics shoes for pregnancy.

• Cushioning provides excellent shock absorption, which helps keep long stretches of pregnancy comfortable.
• Reduces the weight of the sole unit while retaining the structural integrity of the shoe, so the shoe does not feel heavy during pregnancy.
• Check the Amazon listing for current colors and size availability before you order.
• Compare the size chart on the listing, since fit can vary between colorways and versions.

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The ASICS Patriot 14 is a cushioned breathable running shoe, made for daily miles, and it is worth a look for Asics shoes for pregnancy.

• Provides enhanced durability and traction, helpful on the surfaces you meet during pregnancy.
• At least 20% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions.
• The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology.
• Check the Amazon listing for current colors and size availability before you order.
• Compare the size chart on the listing, since fit can vary between colorways and versions.

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The ASICS Gel-DS is a running shoe, made for daily miles, and it is worth a look for Asics shoes for pregnancy.

• Check the Amazon listing for current colors and size availability before you order.
• Compare the size chart on the listing, since fit can vary between colorways and versions.

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The ASICS DYNABLAST 6 is a cushioned lightweight running shoe, made for daily miles, and it is worth a look for Asics shoes for pregnancy.

• Engineered mesh upper: a lightweight, breathable mesh material helps reduce the need for additional overlays, which helps feet stay comfortable through pregnancy.
• Midsole foam that provides a blend of cloud like cushioning and a responsive ride that is lighter than FF BLAST, a useful trait in Asics shoes for pregnancy.
• Trampoline-inspired outsole pod: the brand’s outsole and midsole design that captures more energy return for an enhanced foam bouncing effect during toe-off, which helps keep long stretches of pregnancy comfortable.
• Sockliner that provides cushioning performance and moisture management for a cooler, dryer environment (OrthoLite is a registered trademark of ATP Manufacturing LLC), a useful trait in Asics shoes for pregnancy.
• AHAR LO heel plug rubber: a lower-hardness rubber placed in key areas of the outsole for reliable grip and traction without sacrificing durability.
• Check the Amazon listing for current colors and size availability before you order.
• Compare the size chart on the listing, since fit can vary between colorways and versions.

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The ASICS Gel-Excite 11 is a cushioned lightweight running shoe, made for daily miles, and it is worth a look for Asics shoes for pregnancy.

• PureGEL technology: softer, updated version of the brand’s GEL technology. Approximately 65% softer vs standard GEL technology, a useful trait in Asics shoes for pregnancy.
• Engineered mesh upper: a lightweight, breathable meshmaterial helps reduce the need for additionaloverlays, which helps feet stay comfortable through pregnancy.
• Midsole cushioning that provides a more soft and comfortable ride than standard AMPLIFOAM cushioning, a useful trait in Asics shoes for pregnancy.
• Designed to help improve visibility OrthoLite X-30 sockliner: Sockliner that provides cushioning performance and moisture management for a cooler, dryer environment, which helps keep long stretches of pregnancy comfortable.
• Check the Amazon listing for current colors and size availability before you order.
• Compare the size chart on the listing, since fit can vary between colorways and versions.

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Index Table: Top Rated Asics Shoes for Pregnancy

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Sources

General background on foot health and footwear. This is not medical advice; see a doctor or podiatrist about foot pain or a foot condition.

1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Exercise During Pregnancy
2. Cleveland Clinic: Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
3. NHS: Swollen ankles, feet and fingers in pregnancy

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Update History

• Oct 2026: Updated Asics Gel Nimbus 27 to ASICS GT-2000 15
• Oct 2026: Updated Asics Gel Cumulus 27 to ASICS Gel-Quantum 360 6
• Oct 2026: Updated Asics Gel Excite 9 to ASICS Patriot 14
• Oct 2026: Updated Asics Gel-DS 25 to ASICS Gel-DS
• Oct 2026: Updated Asics Gel Contend 6 to ASICS DYNABLAST 6
• Oct 2026: Updated Asics Gel Venture 8 to ASICS Gel-Excite 11
• May 2025: Added Asics Gel Nimbus 27 and Asics Gel Cumulus 27
• Jun 2022: First published

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