text: I've owned probably a dozen or more pair of Asics Gel running shoes over the last few years and have always enjoyed their support and durability.  This last pair through I am slightly disappointed with because the area on the inside of the shoe between my heal and achilles tendon has worn away.  This has caused me to add mole skin to keep using them.  This happened within 6 weeks of having the shoe.  I'll buy another pair and if it happens again I'll be switching to another brand.