Cross Training Questions - which asics shoes are best for cross country training, and which are best for racing?

which asics shoes are best for cross country training, and which are best for racing?

preferably under $80

I wouldn't stick to a particular brand. Go to what works for you best. Go to a running store and get fitted by someone who knows what to look for. They will watch you run, look at the wear patterns on your shoes and tell you what is best for you. Different people have a different footstrike and different shape of foot, so any recommendation here, might not work out well for you.