Our verdict
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Pros
- Top-notch materials
- Excellent craftsmanship
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Supportive foothold
- Stable platform
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- Roomy at the big toe
- Real suede and leather
- Cool 90s dad shoes retro vibe
- Cool 90s dad shoes retro vibe
Cons
- The leather version lacks breathability
- Quite stiff
Audience verdict
- Top 4% in trainers
- Top 6% in running trainers
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Comparison
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Audience score | 95 Superb! | 92 Great! | 92 Great! | 88 Good! | |
Price | £115 | £90 | £135 | £110 | |
Style | DadRetroSporty | SportyFuturisticChunky | ClassicSporty | RetroSporty | |
Breathability | Warm | Warm | Warm | Breathable | |
Weight lab | 12.9 asics 15-50 GEL-Netburner Academy 9 Womens Netball Shoes | 11.9 oz / 336g | 13.3 Rearfoot and Forefoot Gel® Cushioning System de Asics | 14 oz / 397g | |
Size | True to size | Slightly small | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
Material | LeatherMesh | - | Mesh | MeshSuede | |
Season | SpringFall | Winter | SpringFall | SpringFall | |
Inspired from | Running | Running | Running | Running | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Wide | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Wide | Medium | Medium | Wide | |
Leather/suede quality | Real leather | Real suede | Fake suede | Real suede | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Good | Decent | Good | |
Heel padding durability | Decent | Good | Decent | Decent | |
Outsole durability | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
zapatillas de running asics 15-50 hombre talla 46.5 verdes mejor valoradas | 32.3 mm | 29.9 mm | 32.2 mm | 33.5 mm | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Tongue padding | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Drop lab | 10.0 mm | 10.5 mm | 12.1 mm | 10.8 mm | |
Forefoot | 22.3 mm | 19.4 mm | 20.1 mm | 22.7 mm | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel tab | None | asics 15-50 court ff novak shanghai atp masters burgundy | None | None | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
asics 15-50 Conviction X Schuhe | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Stiff | |
Sustainable | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
Closure | Laces | Laces | Laces | Laces | |
Top | Low top | Low top | Low top | Low top | |
Ranking | #4 Top 4% | #27 Top 25% | #30 Top 27% | #95 Bottom 15% | |
Popularity | #5 Top 5% | #90 Bottom 19% | #29 Top 26% | #87 Bottom 22% |
Who should buy
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- asics 15-50 Wmns Novablast Sheet Rock 1012A584-020 retro-styled kicks asics 15-50 tiger gel kinsei.
- asics 15-50 fans who love the old runners design but are looking for up-to-date comfort.
- zapatillas de running asics 15-50 niño niña talla 40.5.
- 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 15-50 fan, we believe you should have a look at the asics 15-50 Gel Lyte III.
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Cushioning
asics 15-50 DS Light AG White Red 1103A032-102!
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 asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue stands for: "Stability".
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 trainers.
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 trainers, that doesn't mean this asics 15-50 is not comfortable. In fact, after our wear test, we completely agreed on it: it's incredibly comfy and supportive!
We grabbed our runneaiper to put our thoughts into numbers, and it showed 32.3 mm.

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 cosy.
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 asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue 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 asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue stands for: "Step by step, but not stopping".
Gel 1130 | 5.3 mm |
Average | 5.1 mm |
Size and fit
Size
asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue is true to size (237 votes).
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The asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue treated our medium-width feet to a pleasantly roomy toebox.
Having poured the gel mould of the kick's interiors, we measured its widest area at 94.5 mm. This is slightly above the average but not enough to runnea 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 |
Toebox width - big toe
We also found that this asics 15-50 kick has a moderately rounded non-pointy shape of the toebox. Our runneaiper showed a standard width of 69.1 mm in the narrower part of the mould, near the big toe.

Gel 1130 | 69.1 mm |
Average | 68.8 mm |
Calções asics 15-50 Road 5 preto | 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 | 27.8 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
asics 15-50 DS Light AG White Red 1103A032-102!
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 asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue 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 |
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asics 15-50 GEL-DS Trainer 20 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 15-50 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 marvellous 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.
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Gel 1130 | 3 |
Average | 3.2 |
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Calções asics 15-50 Road 5 preto!
At 111.8 mm, our runneaiper 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 |
Calções asics 15-50 Road 5 preto | Tenho sapatilhas asics 15-50 azuis tamanho 37
It gets even better in the heel!
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, levelling up with the wider-than-average midsole.

Gel 1130 | 90.1 mm |
Average | 83.6 mm |
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We knew these wouldn't be the most flexible kicks around. After all, they focus on stability, so they can't let your feet do as they please.
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Still, this wasn't a problem for us. We still found this shoe comfortable in our walks, it's just that... it doesn't bend with your feet easily. If you want a flexible and supportive shoe, we believe you should have a look at the Кросівки asics 15-50 для волейболу. It's also ready for winter, and it has that cool retro style.
Gel 1130 | 30.1N |
Average | 23.4N |
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 15-50 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 15-50 treated us to a breezy ride! We could enjoy it for hours as long as it was not too hot.
The A in the asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue 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 15-50 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 15-50 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 trainers 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 asics 15-50 Gel Lyte III.
The C in the asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue 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.
We started with the tongue, and wow! Burn baby, burn. Its materials are fake/synthetic.
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 asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue stands for: "A real one".
Gel 1130 | Real leather |
Toebox durability
Low breathability usually means high durability. Come on, asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue, 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 |
Heel padding durability
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 since 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 15-50 an outstanding 4/5 in heel padding durability.
It's still going strong, and we LOVE it.
The S in the asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue 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 15-50 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
Here we go again. Dremel time!
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 trainers, 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 asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue 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 runneaiper 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!
The traction of this asics 15-50 is no joke, and we could enjoy it ALL. DAY. LONG.
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 lights 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 trainers. But... is it the only extra padded part of these kicks?
Met deze hardloopschoenen van asics 15-50 ben je helemaal!
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 |
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This asics 15-50 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 15-50 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 |