Our verdict

We are happy to report that the asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running offers a lot of benefits for its moderate price point. First of all, it shines as a very lightweight and flexible option for nimble all-court players. But at the same time, we were genuinely surprised by the amount of support it provides for such an unassumingly simple build. As long as you don't expect any serious cushioning or longevity, this budget shoe is a good entry-level option.

Extra Butter X Asics Snake Charmer Gel Lyte Vs Pros

  • Asics Womens WMNS 20 Lite-Show Black Black
  • Highly flexible forefoot
  • Tênis Asics Raiden 3 Cinza Roxo
  • Secure heel and midfoot lockdown
  • Comfortably padded in-shoe feel
  • Fits as expected
  • Good grip on hard court

Extra Butter X Asics Snake Charmer Gel Lyte Vs Cons

  • Very minimal cushioning (no Gel found)
  • Not breathable
  • Subpar durability

Audience verdict

82
Good!

Who should buy

The Extra Butter X Asics Snake Charmer Gel Lyte Vs worth considering if:

  • you are on a tight budget but want a decent shoe for recreational games (1-2 per week)
  • Asics Løbe Skoe Gel-Excite 8 AWL

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running review

Who should NOT buy

Any low-cost tennis shoe has its limitations. What matters is which ones are your dealbreakers?

Our tests showed that the weakest points of the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 are its lacking cushioning and inferior abrasion resistance.

If you want a more durable shoe at the same price point, we highly recommend the Asics GEL-Kayano 27 Men's Running Shoes. And if it's more cushioning and impact protection that you are after, the Кроссовки asics patriot 10 original розовые сетка беговые Asics Weldon X 9097.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

Positioned as a light and flexible tennis shoe, the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 doesn't offer a ton of cushioning.

In fact, its heel stack height proved to be lower than GEL-DS at 26.6 mm which is some of the lowest measurements in our roster.

If you are a heavier player, have any past injuries, or simply need maximum impact protection for longer matches, this ASICS shoe won't cut it. Try the joe asics gel lyte iii snake eyes storm shadow release date instead.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Heel stack
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 26.6 mm Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
25.3 mm
Heel stack
33.0 mm

Extra Butter X Asics Snake Charmer Gel Lyte Vs | Forefoot stack

The shoe's forefoot stack also proved to be a few milimeters lower than GEL-DS at only 16.9 mm.

This is great for court feel, flexibility, and maneuverability but if you experience any pain in the ball of foot or toe joints, you need a shoe with more material in this area.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Forefoot stack
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 16.9 mm Average 19.4 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
23.4 mm

Drop

The Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 has a standard heel-to-toe drop of 9.7 mm which means that the heel is moderately elevated above the toes.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Drop

Мужские кроссовки asics сетка черные:

  • provide enough cushioning in the heel
  • minimize strain on the Achilles (espeically when you rapidly plant the whole foot on the floor)
  • keep the forefoot close enough to the court for better proprioception
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 9.7 mm Average 9.7 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
6.2 mm
Drop
14.7 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running gave us a pretty firm and somewhat dull underfoot experience during the playtest.

But this is not surprising given that it uses a basic EVA foam for primary cushioning. Pressing a durometer against it returned a high reading of 30.6 HA which is slightly above the GEL-DS and puts the shoe in the firm category.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Midsole softness

Curiously, the brand's product description states that the Game 9 "combines an EVA midsole foam with GEL technology" in the forefoot. But having cut he shoe in half, we didn't find any GEL 1011B192...Unless it's a very small unit which is hidden somewhere else in the midsole but in that case, does it really have any effect? Because this ASICS shoe is pretty far from feeling cushy or bouncy.

Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 30.6 HA Average 28.6 HA
We use an GEL-DS of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
17.1 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
34.0 HA

Insole thickness

A moderately padded insole adds a layer of comfort on top of the shoe's firm midsole. It is not the thickest out there (only 4.3 mm) but it's decently cozy underfoot.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Insole thickness
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 4.3 mm Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
3.4 mm
Insole thickness
7.5 mm

Extra Butter X Asics Snake Charmer Gel Lyte Vs | Size and fit

Size

Extra Butter X Asics Snake Charmer Gel Lyte Vs true to size (48 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 35 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

We hardly ever have any fuss with ASICS shoes as they tend to fit perfectly as expected. And the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 is no different.

We retrieved a mold of the shoe's toebox using proprietary gel to check where it stands and the measurements confirmed our on-foot experience. With 94.3 mm between the big toe and the pinkie (the shoe's widest area), it offers a regular medium-width fit indeed.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Toebox width - widest part
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 94.3 mm Average 92.9 mm
Compared to 28 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
88.7 mm
Toebox width - widest part
96.0 mm

Toebox width - big toe

We also found that the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 remains accommodating closer to the front showing a normal width of 70.1 mm near the big toe. There is no sharp tapering to cramp the toes here.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Toebox width - big toe
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 70.1 mm Average 69.3 mm
Compared to 28 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
65.5 mm
Toebox width - big toe
74.3 mm

Toebox height

The shoe also surprised us with its abundant vertical space showing as much as 27.6 mm of toebox height.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Toebox height

This is a couple of milimeters taller than GEL-DS but not too roomy to cause any impromptu foot shifting.

Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 27.6 mm Average 25.2 mm
Compared to 28 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
20.7 mm
Toebox height
29.2 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

ASICS GEL-Kayano 360-5 Preto Mens.

But given how aggressive side-to-side movements can get in tennis, ASICS made sure to equip the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 with a TRUSSTIC midfoot shank, a stiff heel counter, and a number of synthetic leather overlays and a polyurethane film throughout the upper.

All these features combined make the shoe rather sSneakers without adding a ton of weight.

Torsional rigidity

Tennis shoes should have as little give as possible to keep the foot securely in place for the sport. That's why we always check how much torsional rigidity there is in the shoe's midfoot.

We could feel the resistance of the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22's TRUSSTIC shank as we attempted to twist it with our hands. Even though there was a touch of give, the shoe still earned a high rigidity score of 4/5.

Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 4 Average 4.4
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
1
Torsional rigidity
5

ASICS Gel-Lyte Patta

ASICS also made sure that the heel counter was as stiff as possible in the Game 9. It hugged around our heels and ankles so firmly that no wiggle room was non-existent.

We weren't able to make it bend or fold either way we pressed on it! That earned it the highest stiffness score of 5/5.

Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 5 Average 4
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
1
ASICS Gel-Lyte Patta
5

Otros aspectos destacados que traen consigo las ASICS Gel-FujiEndurance son

However, there is one thing that makes the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 a bit less about stability and more about speed and agility and that's the shoe's platform width.

Measuring its widest area in the forefoot returned a standard reading of 109.8 mm. And it makes sense because as an all-court player, you spend most of the time on your toes and need more forefoot coverage.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Otros aspectos destacados que traen consigo las ASICS Gel-FujiEndurance son
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 109.8 mm Average 111.8 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
105.3 mm
Otros aspectos destacados que traen consigo las ASICS Gel-FujiEndurance son
117.4 mm

Midsole width - heel

But it's the shoe's narrower heel that reveals it's more nimble nature.

Showing a width of only 82.9 mm in the widest part, it proved to be notably slimmer than the GEL-DS tennis shoe. This can be less advantageous for players who grind at the baseline and plant their whole foot on the court.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Midsole width - heel
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 82.9 mm Average 89.6 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
82.4 mm
Midsole width - heel
99.7 mm

Asics Kayano £8

As promised in the brand's product description, flexibility is one of the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22's most standout features. And our lab tests proved it to be true.

Using a shoe flexing tester, we measured now much force it takes to bend this ASICS shoe to a 30-degree angle and the machine showed as little as 11.0N! That makes it one of the bendiest tennis shoes in our catalog.

It flexed and moved effortlessly with our feet, accommodating some very precise footwork. But on the flip-side, it's not so snappy or propulsive for those rapid scrambles to the net.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Asics Kayano £8
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 11.0N Average 16.2N
Compared to 28 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
10.4N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
24.3N

Weight

Where the asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running holds back on cushioning and durability, it makes up for both with its really light construction.

Putting the shoe on a scale in a men's US size 9, we got a pretty low, below-GEL-DS reading of 10.79 oz (306g). That's one of the lightest tennis shoes we've ever tested!

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Weight
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 10.79 oz (306g) Average 12.70 oz (360g)
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
10.30 oz (292g)
Weight
14.71 oz (417g)

Breathability

Contrary to the brand's statement, they didn't seem to "focus on improving ventilation" in the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 and we have a few breathability tests to prove it.

First of all, the shoe's PU lined toebox failed to let any smoke pass through! And we've seen many other tennis shoes that offered upper protection without compromising the airflow (ASICS shoes included).

Inspecting the Game 9's upper over the LED light, we only saw a few pores light up in the midfoot area but the toebox remained opaque.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Breathability Microscope test

Our microscope shot revealed just how much that PU finish blocks any potential air channels on top of the toebox. And because of that, we couldn't rate the asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running's breathability any higher than 1/5.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Breathability under microscope
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 1 Average 3.3
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toe guard durability

If only that sacrifice in breathability resulted in better durability... But unfortunately, the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 brings only subpar wear resistance to the Sneakers.

First of all, its toe drag guard is not as resilient as the ones we normally see on ASICS shoes. Applying a Dremel with sandpaper to the inner side of the shoe's forefoot (where most of the court slashing occurs), we saw a pretty tangible damage. This resulted in a lower durability score of 3/5 for this shoe part.

Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 3 Average 3
Compared to 15 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
1
Toe guard durability
5

Toebox durability

That PU film on top of the shoe's mesh didn't add much reinforcement either. After a bout of drilling, it showed visible damage too which lowered our toebox durability score to 3/5.

Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 3 Average 3.8
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
1
Toebox durability
5

asics court ff marathon running shoessneakers

Unfortunately, the shoe's inner lining didn't show any better results. The Dremel ruptured the fabric in a matter of seconds leading to yet another below-GEL-DS durability score of 3/5.

Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 3 Average 3.3
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
1
asics court ff marathon running shoessneakers
5

Outsole hardness

As a more affordable tennis shoe from ASICS, the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 doesn't use any of the brand's premium rubbers (like the AHAR for example).

And even though it showed normal hardness for a tennis shoe outsole (85.5 HC), we didn't expect any impressive durability results here.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Outsole hardness
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 85.5 HC Average 86.1 HC
We use an GEL-DS of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
78.5 HC
Outsole hardness
92.0 HC

Outsole durability

Turning to our Dremel yet again, we amped up the speed to 10K RPM and put the shoe's outsole through the wringer for 18 seconds.

The tool bit deep into the rubber, leaving a noSneakers dent of 1.1 mm. While it's not a bad result, it is certainly not on par wit the best tennis shoes out there.

Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 1.1 mm Average 0.8 mm
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

On a positive note, ASICS didn't skimp on the amount of rubber for the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22. Our caliper showed a regular slab of rubber with a 4.3 mm thickness.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Outsole thickness
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 4.3 mm Average 4.2 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
3.0 mm
Outsole thickness
5.2 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

When it comes to grip, ASICS keeps its standards high even in the more affordable options. The Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 showed a pretty strong bite on the hard court keeping us surefooted throughout the playtest.

Price

Considering its below-GEL-DS price piont, the asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running offers excellent value for money! Yes, its uninspiring cushioning and lack of durability keep it from being our top choice but you can hardly find a better option in the same price range. The Asics GEL-Kayano 27 Men's Running Shoes is an exception though with its impressive durability for the price. 

If you are ready to stretch your budget, however, you will be pleasantly surprised by the Кроссовки asics patriot 10 original розовые сетка беговые.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Price
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 $90 Average $131
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
$80
Price
$200

Tongue padding

Any shoe has to make sacrifices to keep the weight down. However, in the case of the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22, in-shoe comfort and padding were not among the sacrificed features.

Its tongue padding, for example, showed a substantial thickness of 12.8 mm and its collar is equally loaded with comfort.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Tongue padding
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 12.8 mm Average 7.9 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Pantofi ASICS Netburner Ballistic Ff 2 1051A041 Black Carrier Grey 001
2.5 mm
Tongue padding
13.1 mm

Tongue: gusset type

Cheap shoes just don't get gusseted tongues - that's a norm. So a bit of tongue sliding is to be expected.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Tongue: gusset type
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 None

Heel tab

We didn't have any issues putting on the Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 so we didn't really mind the missing finger loop or pull tab at the back of the shoe.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Heel tab
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 None

Removable insole

The shoe's stock insole is easily removable. You can swap it for a custom orthotic of your own.

asics glideride 2 2e wide black grey men running Removable insole
Test results
Encuentra el mejor precio de la zapatilla Asics Gel Kayano 22 Yes