Our verdict
Pros
- Top-tier durability
- Highly breathable
- Springy cushioning
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- Very secure foothold
- Fairly flexible
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- Sock-like in-shoe feel
Cons
- A bit heavier than average
- Tricky to put on
Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 84 Good! | 89 Great! | 92 Superb! | |
Price | $170 | $170 | $140 | $170 | |
Shoe type | Hard Court | Hard Court | All CourtHard Court | All CourtHard Court | |
Construction | Speed | Stability | Speed | Speed | |
Breathability | Breathable | Moderate | Breathable | Moderate | |
Weight lab | 13.8 oz / 392g | 14.3 Desperate for an Asics pair that projects more flamboyance and less tradition | 10.9 zapatillas de running ASICS hombre constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 35.5 | 14.2 ASICS has been adding to their latest Gel Lyte III lineup with | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Drop lab | 8.2 mm | 10.4 mm | 9.8 mm | 8.6 mm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Buy now at ASICS | Medium | Narrow | Narrow | Medium | |
Size | Half size large | True to size | Slightly small | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Firm | Firm | Firm | Balanced | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | Flexible | |
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Midsole width - forefoot | Very narrow | Wide | Narrow | Narrow | |
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Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Heel padding durability | - | Bad | Good | Decent | |
Collaboration | Novak Djokovic | Novak Djokovic | - | - | |
Heel stack lab | 28.8 mm | 32.2 mm | 28.3 mm | 28.8 mm | |
Forefoot | 20.6 mm | 21.8 mm | 18.5 mm | 20.2 mm | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel tab | None | None | Extended heel collar | None | |
Toebox durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Thin | Thin | Very thick | |
Ranking | #15 Top 38% | #20 Bottom 41% | #9 Top 27% | #3 Top 9% | |
Popularity | #28 Bottom 30% | #3 Top 9% | #4 Top 12% | #16 Top 48% |
Who should buy
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Who should NOT buy
The ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 is a little heavier than average. If you prefer speedy shoes that are super light on the feet, we recommend the asics gel mai knit white womens instead.
And if you find the ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020's price point too high, there is an excellent option in the same category called the zapatillas de running ASICS supinador ritmo medio pie cavo talla 40.
Cushioning
Heel stack
Checking the shoe's heel stack height, our caliper shows 28.8 mm. This is the average heel thickness for a tennis shoe.
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ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 28.8 mm |
Average | 29.1 mm |
Forefoot stack
Measuring the shoe's forefoot stack, we also got a fairly average reading of 20.6 mm. That's a standard height for a tennis shoe.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 20.6 mm |
Average | 19.4 mm |
Drop
The difference in stack heights gave us a drop of 8.2 mm. This is a notably lower number than the brand's officially stated 10.5 mm.
As we mentioned before, the shoe black more grounded rather than cushioned, so a higher drop doesn't seem to be the case in the ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 8.2 mm |
Average | 9.7 mm |
Midsole softness
The shoe uses FF (FlyteFoam) as the primary cushioning in the ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020. We found it to be pleasantly responsive and springy.
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But in this case, the lack of plushness is what makes the shoe feel so agile and stable.
The shoe's cushioning is enhanced with the brand's famous Gel Mangos in both the forefoot and the heel. And even though these units are not very large, we could definitely feel the added impact protection.
Finally, there is a thin Solyte layer (the yellow one) that completes the shoe's midsole. According to the brand, it is meant to help with the "bounce-back." From our experience with the shoe, the energy return was quite noticeable, whether it was coming from the Solyte or not.
ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 32.6 HA |
Average | 28.6 HA |
Insole thickness
In addition to the already substantial sandwich of cushioning layers, the shoe uses a removable OrthoLite insole.
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Aside from its cushioning properties, this insole also helps with moisture management. That's a sweet bonus to the shoe's fairly breathable upper.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 4.7 mm |
Average | 5.1 mm |
Size and fit
Size
ASICS shoes resolution 8 is half size large (17 votes).
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First seeing the shoe's tongueless design with burly overlays, we were worried that it would fit too tight. But luckily, for our medium-width feet, the ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 provided a comfortable contoured fit after a short break-in period.
Measuring the widest part of the shoe's toebox, we got 98.3 mm. That's a pretty standard width for a tennis shoe.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 98.3 mm |
Average | 101.0 mm |
Toebox width - big toe
Our toes didn't feel cramped either as the toebox allowed enough space for splaying. Measuring its width around the big toe, we got a reading of 76.9 mm - also an average for tennis shoes.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 76.9 mm |
Average | 76.9 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
What we enjoyed most about the ASICS shoes resolution 8 is how much it helped us speed up while remaining very stable. The shoe's lateral support is just excellent!
The shoe uses a whole bunch of features to create that kind of support. That includes the sturdy Twisttruss holding the midfoot, the extra thick overlays on the upper, and a stiff heel counter.
Torsional rigidity
The risk of twisting your ankle in the ASICS shoes resolution 8 is very close to zero. The Twistruss system paired with the firm sole and sturdy upper makes it nearly impossible to twist the shoe.
Rating the shoe's torsional rigidity on a 1-5 scale, we believe that it deserves a solid 4 (but very close to 5, which is the stiffest).
ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 4 |
Average | 4.4 |
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The shoe's heel hold is phenomenal! We rated the heel counter with a maximum of 5 out of 5 for being super rigid.
It made us feel securely locked in at all times, no matter what maneuvers the game called for.
ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 5 |
Average | 4 |
Midsole width - forefoot
In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured this ASICS shoe's sole at 105.3 mm. That's a pretty standard width across the board.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 105.3 mm |
Average | 111.8 mm |
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ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 93.4 mm |
Average | 89.6 mm |
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It was quite surprising for us to discover that with all that support, the ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 still remains fairly flexible.
Using a force gauge, we measured that it takes 34.6N of force to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. This is less than it normally takes for a tennis shoe. It is also 14% more flexible than the zapatillas de running ASICS supinador ritmo medio pie cavo talla 40, for example.
That kind of pliability made the transitions feel very smooth and helped our footwork be more precise.
ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 34.6N |
Average | 30.7N |
Weight
There is a bit of discrepancy between the shoe's weight on the scale and how it actually black on the court.
On the scale, we got 13.8 oz (392g) per shoe which is a whole ounce heavier than the average weight of our lab-tested tennis shoes.
But in practice, the weight wasn't bothersome at all! We never felt as if the shoe was holding us back throughout the playtest.
ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 13.83 oz (392g) |
Average | 12.70 oz (360g) |
Breathability
If you are considering the ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 for the hot summer season, you won't be disappointed. In spite of its thick upper overlays, this ASICS shoe breathes like no other!
To demonstrate its ventilation capacity, we pumped smoke through the shoe's upper, and all of it passed through in a matter of seconds. As you can see from the video below, the smoke escaped not only through the tongue but also through the shoe's toebox.
On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the most breathable, the ASICS shoes resolution 8 deserves a solid 4.
Trying to figure out how the shoe does that, we put its upper against a source of light. Seeing how transparent the mesh is on the tongue, the toebox, and the side panels made it clear.
Taking it a step further, we also used our microscope to zoom in on the shoe's upper design.
In between the thick and sturdy overlays, we see incredibly thin threads with huge ventilation pores.
ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 4 |
Average | 3.3 |
Durability
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ASICS' AHAR rubber has a stellar reputation for its abrasion resistance and longevity. We were able to experience that ourselves after many hours on the court. That material is simply indestructible.
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Using a durometer to measure how hard the AHAR rubber is, we got a reading of 86.3 HC. This is indeed on the hard side of the spectrum.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 86.3 HC |
Average | 86.1 HC |
Outsole thickness
Measuring the rubber thickness with a caliper, we also found this layer to be quite thick. At 3.8 mm, it is a solid average for a tennis shoe.
However, despite being satisfied with the outsole's durability, we think that a durability guarantee would still be a nice touch at this price point.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 3.8 mm |
Average | 4.2 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
This ASICS shoe features a unique wavy pattern that caters to Novak Djokovic himself. As an aggressive player, he needs an outsole that would allow sliding and pivoting but would also stop on a dime.
And that is exactly what we experienced with the ASICS shoes resolution 8. With its efficient grip, moving quickly and changing directions rapidly felt very safe.
Tongue padding
The shoe's tongue has just enough padding to buffer the instep from the laces. But it's not too thick to compromise the sock-like feel that makes the ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 so cozy.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | 6.0 mm |
Average | 7.9 mm |
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With the shoe's Mono-Sock design, the tongue is fully integrated into the upper.
This kind of upper makes the shoe feel like an extension of your foot, wrapping around it for a secure fit. Actually, it felt like tying the laces wasn't even necessary.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | Bootie |
Heel tab
Given the shoe's bootie-like upper, it would've been very handy to have a pull tab or a loop to hold onto when getting the foot inside.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | None |
Removable insole
The ASICS shoes resolution 8 comes with a removable insole. It is easy to take out and replace with any other Mango you need.

ASICS GT-1000 11 1012B197-020 | Yes |