Our verdict
- Top pick in best sneakers
- Top pick in best retro sneakers
Pros
- Top-notch materials
- Excellent craftsmanship
- ASICS GT-1000 8
- Supportive foothold
- Stable platform
- Grippy, running-inspired outsole
- Feels lightweight with a padded interior
- Asics Noosa Tri 13
- Real suede and leather
- ASICS Patriot 12 Gs Directoire Blue Black Niños
Cons
- The leather version lacks breathability
- Quite stiff
Audience verdict
- Top 4% in sneakers
- Ronnie Fieg tease deux x ASICS Gel-Lyte III pour les 15 ans de leur partenariat running sneakers
- ASICS GT-2000 9 4E Extra Wide 1011A987-002
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Audience score | 95 Superb! | 93 Great! | 92 Great! | 88 Good! | |
Price | $100 | $140 | $110 | $100 | |
Style | DadRetroSporty | ClassicSporty | SportyFuturisticChunky | RetroSporty | |
Breathability | Warm | Warm | Warm | Breathable | |
Weight lab | 12.9 oz / 366g | 13.3 ASICS GT-1000 11 Low Tops Cozy 1012B197-400 | 11.9 Кроссовки asics goretex | 14 Tênis Asics Gel Hypersonic 2 Masculino Azul | |
Size | True to size | True to size | Slightly small | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
Material | LeatherMesh | Mesh | - | MeshSuede | |
Season | SpringFall | SpringFall | Winter | SpringFall | |
Inspired from | Running | Running | Running | Running | |
Scarpe ASICS Gel-Quantum 90 2 1021A193 White Sheet Rock | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
asics futsal kupaci kostim | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Leather/suede quality | Real leather | Fake suede | Real suede | Real suede | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Decent | Good | Good | |
Asics Gore-Tex x Gel Kayano 5 360 Cool Mist 1021A199-100 | Decent | Decent | Good | Decent | |
Outsole durability | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
Heel stack lab | 32.3 mm | 32.2 mm | 29.9 mm | 33.5 mm | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Tongue padding | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Drop lab | 10.0 mm | 12.1 mm | 10.5 mm | 10.8 mm | |
Forefoot | 22.3 mm | 20.1 mm | 19.4 mm | 22.7 mm | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel tab | None | None | Asics Gel-Nimbus 23 Breite Laufschuhe | None | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Asics Trail Løpesko Fuji Lite 2 | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | Stiff | |
Sustainable | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Closure | Laces | Laces | Laces | Laces | |
Top | Low top | Low top | Low top | Low top | |
Ranking | #4 Top 4% | #24 Top 22% | #28 Top 25% | #95 Bottom 15% | |
Popularity | #5 Top 5% | #27 Top 25% | #91 Bottom 18% | #84 Bottom 25% |
Who should buy
Asics continue de sortir de très jolies sneakers à lattention de son public féminin:
- la espuma estrella de amortiguación de Asics y un retro-styled kicks Шикарные летние с сеточкой кросовки asics.
- ASICS fans who love the old runners design but are looking for up-to-date comfort.
- Asics AARON CANVAS.
- Picky shoe experts who won't settle for any less than a pair with top-notch quality, materials, and craftsmanship.
Who should NOT buy
Honestly, we didn't find many negative points in this shoe!
Despite having it endure our tough and hard wear and lab tests, it performed brilliantly. The only thing we can say is that this leather version it's definitely not a breathable pair, so if you wear it in the summer, your feet will (almost literally) be on fire. If you're looking for a well-ventilated pal for hot days in town and you're a big ASICS fan, we believe you should have a look at the zapatillas de trekking Asics hombre talla 47.
If you need something more flexible but you don't want to give up on high-quality materials (and you don't mind changing brands again), Nike has got your back. The ASICS Gel-Noosa Ff Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers T772N-3906 is a toughie with an Air Unit. Even though it's pricey, we believe it's totally worth a try. If you actually don't mind the materials that much and just want something flexible and affordable, in New Balance we trust. Have a look at the NB 480!
Cushioning
Heel stack
Just by having a look at it, you must've most likely guessed this shoe's midsole is just as thick as the average for sneakers.
But this is not necessarily a bad thing, though! The heel proved to have the right amount of cushioning to keep us going all day long. Even though it's not one of those chunky platform sneakers, that doesn't mean this ASICS is not comfortable. In fact, after our wear test, we completely agreed on it: it's incredibly comfy and supportive!
asics gel lyte iii solebox blue carpenter bee.

Gel 1130 | 32.3 mm |
Average | 30.2 mm |
Forefoot stack
With a slightly higher forefoot stack (at 22.3 mm) than average, this pair keeps things cozy.
This means your feet will still be able to have more of a ground feel, but stay protected at the same time. Isn't that a wonderful combo?

Gel 1130 | 22.3 mm |
Average | 19.1 mm |
Drop
This shoe doesn't have a high stack at the forefoot, and it's not that big on the heel either. That's why its drop is normal for a sneaker: 10.0 mm according to our calculations.
You can see it clearly in the picture above. There's not a big difference between either of those parts, which means this pair won't feel weird or different when you put it on for the first time. So, yeah, don't worry, we didn't have to get used to it or anything in our wear tests, so neither will you when you try it!
The I in the jjjjound asics gel kayano stands for: "If it's already good, don't change it!".
Gel 1130 | 10.0 mm |
Average | 11.1 mm |
Midsole softness
The plushness and softness of this ASICS' midsole made us daydream every time we walked around town. It didn't matter if we were just hanging out with friends, doing some shopping, running errands... All we could think about was: "Oh my, so so comfy!".
At 19.0 HA, our durometer agreed with us. The midsole of this pair is an incredibly 64% softer than average! That's why our feet were on cloud 9, cause they were actually walking on clouds!

PS: Actually, this shoe features the GEL® technology cushioning, which provides excellent shock absorption. Trust us, once you try the Gel 1130, you will nod in agreement every time you put it on!
Gel 1130 | 19.0 HA |
Average | 29.0 HA |
Insole thickness
The removable (spoiler!) insole of this pair didn't make us feel anything different. This was neither good nor bad, it just means that it was comfortable and that it did what it had to do.
At 5.3 mm, it's as thick as the average. Honestly, we did expect something like this, so no surprises here!
As a curious fact that we believe you should know, according to the official website, the sockliner of this shoe is produced with the solution dyeing process. It reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology.
We love it when brands get invested in becoming more green!! It's great news not only for you and for us, but for our planet too.
The S in the jjjjound asics gel kayano stands for: "Step by step, but not stopping".
Gel 1130 | 5.3 mm |
Average | 5.1 mm |
Size and fit
Size
jjjjound asics gel kayano is true to size (287 votes).
Asics Sprinter Legging
The jjjjound asics gel kayano treated our medium-width feet to a pleasantly roomy toebox.
Having poured the gel mold of the kick's interiors, we measured its widest area at 94.5 mm. This is slightly above the average but not enough to call it wide. It is a medium fit with some wiggle rom for long hours of walking.

Gel 1130 | 94.5 mm |
Average | 92.3 mm |
UNITED ARROWS × ASICS TIGER GEL-LYTE V NAVY
We also found that this ASICS kick has a moderately rounded non-pointy shape of the toebox. Our caliper showed a standard width of 69.1 mm in the narrower part of the mold, near the big toe.

Gel 1130 | 69.1 mm |
Average | 68.8 mm |
Toebox height
On the downside, the top of the shoe's toebox may be sitting too close to the toes as its toebox height is much lower than average at 24.4 mm.
We didn't feel contricted by it but people with black toenails, painful toes or other concerns should be aware.

Gel 1130 | 24.4 mm |
Average | 27.7 mm |
Stability
zapatillas de trekking Asics hombre talla 47 | Lateral stability test
Stability? Oh, please. For such resistant and supportive shoes, being stable is a piece of cake!
Just by watching the video you'll most likely know, but we'll say it anyway: the Gel 1130 used to be a running stability shoe! This means its whole design focuses on you not losing your balance.
After our lab tests, we found out that it keeps and features the TRUSSTIC™ support system. This technology helped runners of the late 2000s improve their stability.
The S in the jjjjound asics gel kayano stands for: "Stability".
Torsional rigidity
Listen, if a shoe focuses on stability, then... it's gonna be rigid.
We twisted, bent, and squeezed the Gel 1130, and our hands actually had a hard time doing so. Check this out!
Our fingers were struggling there, no kidding... So we gave it a well-deserved 4 out of 5 in our torsional rigidity test.
But before we go on, let us clarify something. When we say something is rigid, we usually think about it as uncomfortable, right? Like, the opposite of soft and plushy. Yet, that's not necessarily the case! Even though this shoe is rigid, our feet felt extremely happy when we put it on. This is just one more reason why we believe it's crucial to perform multiple lab tests, as well as wearability tests, on every shoe.

Gel 1130 | 4 |
Average | 3.6 |
Asics Trail Løpesko Fuji Lite 2
asics gt 2000 5 trail plasmaguard femmes chaussures de running Breaking Point play.
We've said this shoe is stable and rigid, right? And the heel padding put up a good fight (and even won) against our Dremel, right? And stiff shoes are usually harsh on our feet, right?
This time, the S in ASICS stood for: "SCARED". Cause that's what we were.
But then, when we grabbed the shoe, we could feel a sigh of relief leaving our body. During our manual test, the heel counter did give in more than we expected. Honestly, we thought it would score another 4 or even 5 out of 5. But happily, we were wrong!
It's slightly pliable, so it earned a marvelous 3/5. This means no blisters, no uncomfortable rubbing, and no pain walking!
This actually goes hand in hand (and heel in heel) with what our feet felt during our tests walking around.
Thank you, ASICS!
Gel 1130 | 3 |
Average | 3.2 |
Midsole width - forefoot
Good news here, too!
At 111.8 mm, our caliper told us the midsole width in the forefoot of the Gel 1130 is wider than average by just 3%. This might not sound like much, but wider platforms mean more stable shoes. Which means comfy feet. Which means happy you and happy us!

Gel 1130 | 111.8 mm |
Average | 108.5 mm |
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At 90.1 mm, this shoe's midsole is 8% wider in the heel than average. The stiff sidewalls and the accommodating heel just added up some more points to the stability category, leveling up with the wider-than-average midsole.

Gel 1130 | 90.1 mm |
Average | 83.6 mm |
Flexibility / Stiffness
Despite its major focus on stability, the jjjjound asics gel kayano turned out to be equally flexible as the other casual sneakers in our lab. As our shoe flexing tester showed, this ASICS kick required a standard amount of force (14.3N) to bend by 30 degrees.
We found the shoe nice and comfortable during our walks but if you prefer a more pliable experience, try looking at the shoe's mesh and fabric variants. Because the leather upper of this version definitely contributes to the stiffness.

Gel 1130 | 14.3N |
Average | 14.0N |
Weight
Reducing the amount of material used in the outsole is bound to make the shoe lighter. At the same time, picking a hard rubber makes up for the thinner layer, not risking the pair's durability.
As many parts of this ASICS are durable, we expected it to be on the heavier side. But... what if it follows the previous formula? So, less amount of material, but harder or more resistant? Would this make the shoe uncomfortable?
Wait, wait, let's not beat around the bush. We're here to talk about the Gel 1130's weight!
At 12.9 oz (366.0 g), our scale told us clearly that this model is fairly lighter than average! So, we were wrong about the "durable means heavy" hypothesis, but... not so much about the "less amount of materials but more resistant ones"!
We're more than happy to announce that this model is 9% lighter than average!
We definitely felt it in our feet when we were walking around town. Even though we couldn't feel the breeze in our feet, this ASICS treated us to a breezy ride! We could enjoy it for hours as long as it was not too hot.
The A in the jjjjound asics gel kayano stands for: "A new walking partner".
Gel 1130 | 12.91 oz (366g) |
Average | 13.79 oz (391g) |
Breathability
Disclaimer: Please, note that we are testing the leather version of the shoe.
The name ASICS was created as an acronym from a very famous Latin phrase that goes: "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano". This basically means a healthy mind in a healthy body, but... what about healthy feet?
Well, the Gel 1130 is a good example if we're talking about healthy feet... during winter. Wanna see why?
Because they won't be able to breathe in the summer! The comparison with the PUMA RS-X (on the right) is almost cruel. It earned a 4/5 in our breathability test, as you can see all the smoke coming out of it in the video. The Gel 1130? A 2/5, and just because of its tongue area. We can't see a lot of fume, but it's a steady flow, so we just couldn't give it our lowest grade.
When we put the shoe in front of our bright light, it didn't even let a single bit of it come through! This means this ASICS doesn't have any ventilation holes or gaps. Should we have a closer look at the material and see what's up?
It's leather, and leather sneakers usually don't perform very well in this test.
See, the only moment where we'll possibly get a gap in this material is when we break it. And that's definitely a no-no.
If you're looking for a breathable pair designed using leather and you're a big fan of ASICS, we think you should have a look at the zapatillas de trekking Asics hombre talla 47.
The C in the jjjjound asics gel kayano stands for: "Can't be used in the summer!".
Gel 1130 | 2 |
Average | 3 |
Durability
Leather/Suede quality
There are some materials that are naturally more resistant to our flames. Well, Gel 1130... it's time to get hot! (And no, we don't mean you making our feet toasty).
To determine the authenticity of the suede and leather material used on its upper, we grabbed our torch and got ready for action.
Logotipo espiral ASICS reflectante para brindar visibilidad en entornos con poca luz.
Test: Failed!
Now the middle part and the logo. We removed the burnt part with our awl, and the leather was fairly intact.
Test: Passed!
And last but not least, the back. Just like in the previous section, the material put up a fight. Both these parts are authentic.
Test: Passed!
The A in the jjjjound asics gel kayano stands for: "A real one".
Gel 1130 | Real leather |
Toebox durability
Low breathability usually means high durability. Come on, jjjjound asics gel kayano, don't disappoint us!
We took our Dremel and started battling the toebox. After the longest 12 seconds of its life, the damage was not as dramatic as it seems in the video. Look!
Like, of course you can see it. But... does it actually alter the shoe's integrity or performance? We're more than happy to say it doesn't! With a 4 out of 5, the toebox has won this battle.
Yet... it's too early to say the Gel 1130 has won the war! Our Dremel is still up for some more fights. Stay tuned!
Gel 1130 | 4 |
Average | 3.7 |
Asics Gore-Tex x Gel Kayano 5 360 Cool Mist 1021A199-100
We're not gonna lie, we were scared here. You see, the heel is one of the most delicate parts of a shoe, and... you know what they say: "A masterly retreat is in itself a victory".
Yet, none of its running shoe past was useful to run away from its responsibility. Gel 1130, you need to face our Dremel again!
Given its upper's great result regarding durability, we were expecting a good score here. And we weren't wrong!
You can barely see the damage in the shoe, hooray! Such resistance has earned this ASICS an outstanding 4/5 in heel padding durability.
It's still going strong, and we LOVE it.
The S in the jjjjound asics gel kayano stands for: "Standing strong!".
Gel 1130 | 4 |
Average | 3.2 |
Outsole hardness
When we want to check the outsole hardness of a shoe, we grab our durometer and press it against the pair's bottom. At 84.9 HC, this ASICS got a pretty average score.
Whenever we get a result pretty close to the average, we can't help but smile. Why? Because this means that the outsole offers a great mix of durability and grip!
Gel 1130 | 84.9 HC |
Average | 85.7 HC |
Outsole durability
Asics Tênis Running Hyper Speed!
Don't worry, Gel 1130, this is your last fight. You've won every battle so far, so... who's saying you can't win the war?
The 22 seconds of suffering were completely worth it, as this shoe's outsole is as durable as everything else.
It looks like the damage is playing hide and seek, right? At 0.9 mm, our tread gauge told us this pair is just as durable as the average of our lab-tested sneakers, which is great news!
Alright, ASICS, you're the queen of the durability kingdom once again! But... what other territories have you conquered? Let's find out!
The C in the jjjjound asics gel kayano stands for: "Can't touch this".
Gel 1130 | 0.9 mm |
Average | 1.1 mm |
Outsole thickness
Oh, oh boy. Right, at 4.7 mm, our caliper would say "thinner than average" if it could talk about this shoe's outsole.
This could be worrying, as less material to wear out usually means a shorter lifespan for shoes. Nevertheless, this pair's outsole is hard and durable, which means it'll last a long time.
Question time: Is this a very intelligent design choice to reduce the overall weight of the shoe?
Think about your answer before you read the next section!
Gel 1130 | 4.7 mm |
Average | 5.3 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
As expected from a former running shoe, these baddies are grippy!
The big flex grooves added some extra flexibility to the overall rigid and supportive structure, which is something we loved. Also, to give them some extra points, they didn't catch many pebbles when we were walking around!
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 verde amarelo branco.
In this picture, you can see clearly that the rear and the front of the foot are separated. These two parts feature the Gel technology, as the brand strategically places it where it works best. At the back, it dampens impacts; at the front, it improves cushioning.
Reflective elements
These kicks don't have reflective elements, so make sure you don't walk around lonely and dark alleys at night!
Gel 1130 | No |
Tongue padding
There are many brands that go for a thinner tongue in order to reduce the overall weight of the shoe, so we were in awe when we measured this ASICS' tongue padding!
At 11.2 mm, it's thicker than most sneakers. But... is it the only extra padded part of these kicks?
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As you can see in the video, it's not just the tongue that is plush, so are the collar area and the heel! But it wasn't just us who loved this, our feet felt exactly the same. Even though this compromises breathability and, unavoidably, adds some weight to the shoe (even though this was NOT a problem in this model), it also enhances comfort.
In other words, forget about having to break-in the shoe or getting uncomfortable rubs here and there. This pair is happy to keep you on your feet not only stability-wise, but also because of its comfyness!
Gel 1130 | 11.2 mm |
Average | 9.3 mm |
Pantofi ASICS Patriot 13 1012B312 Smoke Blue Soothing Sea 400
This ASICS doesn't have a gusseted tongue but, honestly, it's not like it needs it!
This saves it some weight, and with the lace loop it has in the middle, the tongue stays right where it should. So no scrunching, no lateral moves, and no dancing around.
Gel 1130 | None |
Heel tab
It doesn't have a heel tab but, honestly, we didn't feel like it needed one. The shoe has a wide opening, so we didn't have any trouble putting it on.
Gel 1130 | None |
Removable insole
This ASICS sneaker has a removable insole that was easy to get out thanks to the roomy and wide design of the shoe.
If needed, you can change it for your own orthotics. Extra points for ASICS!
Gel 1130 | Yes |