Our verdict

Not all heritage runners end up gathering dust inside our shoe closets. At least not retros as stylish, innovative, and ultra-comfy (as verified in our lab!) as the Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140. We had so much fun rocking this summer-ready basketball shoe, and we could even wear it on days when we wanted to shake up our fors. Apart from its signature split tongue, we loved the striking mix of colored patterns in a luxe finish.

Fotos Asics Gel Fuji Trainer 3 Pros

  • Electrifying ‘90s for
  • Splendidly comfy
  • Easy to slip on and off
  • Generously padded tongue
  • Durable structure
  • Breathable
  • Premium materials
  • Reliable grip

Fotos Asics Gel Fuji Trainer 3 Cons

  • Narrow platform

Audience verdict

87
Good!

Who should buy

After all the tests that we did on it, we found the Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 most suitable for wearers who:

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  • want a shoe you can wear hands-free even if it does not have a heel counter
  • Asics Gel Lyte 3 Kobe Beef Sakura Sakura.
  • are on the forout for sneakers that offer a good deal of breathability

Who should NOT buy

This shoe has a combination of a narrow platform and a not-so-stiff base, which might put the shoe's overall stability in jeopardy during our test walks. Sure, there were compensatory features such as the stiff heel counter and thickly padded tongue, but the two stability-compromising features might push some to lose confidence in the Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140. They are better off with the RS-X from PUMA.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

Just by foring at it, we could already tell that the heel part of the midsole is just as thick as the usual sneaker. Our caliper measured it to be 34.1 mm thick.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 heel closeup

But don't get us wrong, we don't have complaints at all. The heel provided just the right amount of bounce and compressive that kept our walks and runs comfortable.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Heel stack
Test results
Gel Lyte III 34.1 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

Just like the heel, the forefoot is just average. Our caliper in the lab pegged its thickness at 21.1 mm.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 forefoot

This setup allowed us to feel the ground more at the forefoot, giving us a more natural stepping experience.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Forefoot stack
Test results
Gel Lyte III 21.2 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

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The heel was not prominently elevated. The whole midsole also did not feel especially high. Because of this, heel-to-toe transitions were quite smooth.

When we measured the heel-to-toe drop, it was indeed just around the average. Our calculations pegged it at 12.9 mm.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Drop
Test results
Gel Lyte III 12.9 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

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

We were quite pleased with the plushness of the midsole. It was not too much to cause instability; it was not too stiff, either. 

Our in-lab HA durometer gave it a rating of 22.1, making it just slightly softer than the average midsole.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Midsole softness
Test results
Gel Lyte III 22.1 HA
Average 29.0 HA
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Compared to 75 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

We did not feel anything different with the removable insole. It was soft, it was comfortable, and it practically did what it was supposed to do. Hence, we were surprised (well, just a little) when our caliper measured it to be slightly thinner than average at 3.8 mm.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Insole thickness
Test results
Gel Lyte III 3.8 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 is true to size (15 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Оригинальные кроссовки asics gel-movimentum

On foot, the Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 did not feel any different than most other retro sneakers. It was close-fitting but not tight on our medium-width feet.

To see how it measures up to other sneakers, we created a mold of the shoe's interiors using proprietary gel. And once the mold froze solid, we measures its dimensions with a digital caliper.

Just as expected, we got a standard reading of 92.9 mm in the widest part of the mold. This should fit a medium foot just finr but if you need more space, this ASICS kick is also offered in wide.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Оригинальные кроссовки asics gel-movimentum
Test results
Gel Lyte III 92.9 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
85.4 mm
Оригинальные кроссовки asics gel-movimentum
96.8 mm

Ténis ASICS GEL-Venture 8 cinzento rosa mulher

The caliper showed another standard reading in the narrower part of the mold as well. The Gel Lyte III is 68.6 mm wide near the big toe. The taper angle is pretty mild here.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Ténis ASICS GEL-Venture 8 cinzento rosa mulher
Test results
Gel Lyte III 68.6 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
63.9 mm
Ténis ASICS GEL-Venture 8 cinzento rosa mulher
74.1 mm

Toebox height

The shoe's vertical space didn't bring any surprises either. With a toebox height of 27.0 mm, it puts no pressure on the toes.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Toebox height
Test results
Gel Lyte III 27.0 mm
Average 27.7 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Stability was not an issue with this shoe. The midsole was not too high and the sidewalls were stiff enough to keep our feet in place.

Torsional rigidity

The Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140's twist resistance was not the best when we were testing it in our strolls, but it also was not the worst (try walking in the New Balance Minimus TR to see what we mean!). As long as it's used not so aggressively on debris-free surfaces, this shoe should be fine. It still got a considerable 3 out of 5 for torsional rigidity, after all.

Test results
Gel Lyte III 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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Aside from being durable, the heel counter also felt immensely stiff. Not once did we feel that our feet were going to pop out of the shoe because of how securely the heel counters were clasping them. A good but well-resisted squeeze in the lab was all it took to convince us to give this shoe's heel counter a perfect 5 for stiffness.

Test results
Gel Lyte III 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
1
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5

Asics Reggiseno sostegno leggero rosso

The platform of the Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 is generally narrower than average. At the forefoot, it is only 100.0 mm wide, making it 9% narrower than the typical sneaker.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Gel Lyte III 100.0 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
95.1 mm
Asics Reggiseno sostegno leggero rosso
121.0 mm

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The heel is also narrower than average. It is only 76.88 mm wide.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 heel width

Narrow platforms often lead to problems with stability. Fortunately, we did not experience such issues while wearing the Gel Lyte III from ASICS because the stiff sidewalls and secure heel counter successfully compensated for what the platform lacked. Admittedly though, having this configuration resulted in a tighter fit, which we know is preferred by some.

However, if a relatively wide platform is what's desired for a more forgiving fit, getting the PUMA RS-X mita x ASICS GT-Cool Xpress.

Test results
Gel Lyte III 76.8 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
67.7 mm
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103.1 mm

KITH x ASICS Gel-Lyte 5 Salmon Toe

The Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 offered a good deal of flexibility. It was able to fairly accommodate the natural flexions of our feet.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 linear flexibility

We tested it in the lab, and we saw that it needed only 17.2N of force to bend at 90 degrees, making it 22% more flexible than the average sneaker.

Test results
Gel Lyte III 17.2N
Average 23.4N
Asics Texture Seamless.
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
5.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
51.8N

Weight

Because of the durability of several of its parts, we expected the Gel Lyte III from ASICS to be on the heavier side. Thankfully, we thought wrong. This sneaker is even slightly lighter at 12.7 ounces or 361 grams.

Because of its weight and impressive breathability, we could wear this shoe for long periods without feeling any pain or discomfort.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Weight
Test results
Gel Lyte III 12.73 oz (361g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

Even if our walks lasted long, we didn't have problems with sticky and stinky feet. The airiness of the ASICS Gel Lyte 3 was pretty effective in keeping our feet fresh. 

We pumped smoke into the shoe to see if it could escape through the upper material. As shown in the video above, the smoke easily seeped through the upper. We were even more impressed when we compared the upper's performance with that of the asics jolt 3 4e extra wide triple white men running. With that shoe, the smoke that we pumped barely escaped through the pretty closed-off upper material.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 microscope upper

We also assessed the material used in the upper of the Lyte III, and we were delighted to see pores in between weaves. 

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 upper closeup

Both light and smoke get to pass without much issue. The Gel Lyte 3 from ASICS truly deserves the 4 out of 5 that it got from us for ventilation. It's already a huge bonus that this material also feel premium.

Test results
Gel Lyte III 4
Average 3
Compared to 92 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

Compared to materials such as plastic and fabric, leather is more resistant to flame. We used our torch to determine the authenticity of the suede material used in the upper.

After being exposed to the naked flame from our torch, only the tiny fibers on the suede's velvety surface got burned. After removing the burnt part with our awl, we still saw the fairly intact suede underneath. The verdict? Legit. It's real suede.

Test results
Gel Lyte III Real suede

Toebox durability

The upper has overlays in the most critical area to make it more resistant to abrasion. But the longevity of the shoe rests largely on the exposed parts, so our Dremel targeted such an area.

To our delight, the material displayed moderate resistance to pressure. It got a 3 out of 5 from us for durability.

Given such observations, we don't have qualms using this shoe even on slightly harsh surfaces.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Toebox durability
Test results
Gel Lyte III 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

AFEW × asics Gel-Lyte 3 Beauty of Imperfection 24cm

To the touch, the heel counter truly felt stiff and unrelenting, so we already expected that it would display a considerable degree of resistance to our Dremel drilling.

True enough, our device merely left a scratch on the surface of the heel padding. It got a 4 out of 5 from us for this amazing display of durability.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 AFEW × asics Gel-Lyte 3 Beauty of Imperfection 24cm
Test results
Gel Lyte III 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
1
AFEW × asics Gel-Lyte 3 Beauty of Imperfection 24cm
5

Outsole hardness

Compared to the average, the outsole of the Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 felt just a little harder. Our HC durometer gave it a rating of 89.8, which is almost equal to the rating received by the Youre about to retire after 35 years with ASICS.

We do not question the capacity of both shoes to resist the pressures of normal sneaker use. We skipped and  leaped a lot during our tests, and the Lyte 3 was definitely able to keep up.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Outsole hardness
Test results
Gel Lyte III 89.8 HC
Average 85.7 HC
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Compared to 92 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

To test the durability of the outsole, we also subjected it to our high-pressure Dremel drilling. The resulting dent is only 0.8 mm deep, which is slightly lower than average.

With reasonable care, we expect this shoe to last a fairly long time.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Outsole durability
Test results
Gel Lyte III 0.8 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

In addition to being slightly more durable, the outsole is also slightly thicker than average. Our caliper measured it to be 6.7 mm thick.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Outsole thickness
Test results
Gel Lyte III 6.7 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

Asics Cool 2 In 1 Шорты.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140

Reflective elements

This sneaker has a reflective 'ASICS' logo right at the back of the collar. Aside from attracting compliments, this thoughtful add-on also helped increase our visibility during the night.

Test results
Gel Lyte III Yes

Tongue padding

Given its stiff heel counter, responsive sidewalls, fully gusseted design, and now its thickly padded tongue, we feel it's safe to say that the Gel Lyte III from ASICS is big on foot containment.

Our caliper measured the tongue padding to be 12.6 mm thick, and it's easily one of the thickest that we have ever seen. Aside from providing plush comfort on top of the foot, the thick padding also helped ensure a snug fit and pretty secure lockdown.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Tongue padding
Test results
Gel Lyte III 12.6 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Asics Sileo Running Shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

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This sneaker comes with a very unique split-tongue design. We enjoyed the smugness of it and found that it creates a lot of support on the sides of the upper.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 zapatillas de running ASICS entrenamiento asfalto ritmo medio minimalistas talla 42.5
Test results
Gel Lyte III None

Heel tab

Because of how easy it was to put this sneaker on and take it off, we almost did not even notice that the Gel Lyte III does not have any heel counter!

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Heel tab
Test results
Gel Lyte III None

Removable insole

This ASICS sneaker has a removable insole, and it was easy to get it out of the shoe when we needed to wear orthotics and other add-ons.

Compra las ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 12 desde 84€ Antes 140 Removable insole
Test results
Gel Lyte III Yes