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Asics Tarther RP3

I recently found out that Asics still sells lightweight racing flats in Japan.  Some of the old stock sometimes goes up on the US website, and I spotted the Asics Tarther RP3 when browsing around for shoes similar to the Asics GT-1000 12.       I decided to try them out since they're advertised as a minimalist shoe with just enough cushioning for comfort. Even if I don't wear them often for dance games, they seem pretty cool to have as a novelty like my Fivefingers.  The good news is that they are definitely the best fitting shoes I have ever worn in my life next to the Asics GT-1000 12. They are tight but not uncomfortable, and the lockdown in the midfoot + heel is really good.     My big toe just barely touches the end of the shoe, but doesn't hurt when standing on my toes because of the mesh material used for the upper-- I like having shoes fit like this because it feels better when playing dance games and running. It creates holes eventually in the...