Our verdict

Whether it was walking around town, going to work, strolling in the park, or even running to catch a bus, the Gel 1130 always met our expectations and requirements! This dad shoe from ASICS will stay by your side for the whole day, helping your feet stay comfortable and stable. Its supportive structure is no joke, and it faced every surface we walked on bravely, so forget about slipping! Talking about that, heel slippage wasn't an issue either, as foothold is one of its top priorities. It might be a little bit too rigid for some, though. All in all, we believe you should get it if you're looking for a retro-styled model full of the latest technologies that are willing to make your feet feel safe and happy.

Calções asics 15-50 Road 5 preto Pros

  • Top-notch materials
  • Excellent craftsmanship
  • Comfortable for all-day wear
  • Supportive foothold
  • Stable platform
  • asics 15-50 GT-1000 11 Low Tops Cozy 1012B197-400
  • asics 15-50 Tiger Gel-Saga white pink
  • Roomy at the big toe
  • Real suede and leather
  • Cool 90s dad shoes retro vibe
  • Cool 90s dad shoes retro vibe

Calções asics 15-50 Road 5 preto Cons

  • The leather version lacks breathability
  • Quite stiff

Audience verdict

95
Superb!

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.

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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.

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 asics 15-50 gel nimbus 23 womens running shoes white pure silver asics 15-50 gel noosa tri 7 mens 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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The C in the asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue stands for: "Comfy!".
Test results
Gel 1130 32.3 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

With a slightly higher forefoot stack (at 22.3 mm) than average, this pair keeps things cosy.

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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?

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The A in the asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue stands for: "A little bit of this, and a little bit of that".
Test results
Gel 1130 22.3 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 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.

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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!".

Test results
Gel 1130 10.0 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of 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.

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!

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The C in the asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue stands for: "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!

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Test results
Gel 1130 19.0 HA
Average 29.0 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 75 trainers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 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!

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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".

Test results
Gel 1130 5.3 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue is true to size (237 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 109 trainers
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

asics 15-50 Mens Gel-Venture 7 Running Shoes

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.

asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue asics 15-50 Mens Gel-Venture 7 Running Shoes
Test results
Gel 1130 94.5 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 73 trainers
Number of shoes
85.4 mm
asics 15-50 Mens Gel-Venture 7 Running Shoes
96.8 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.

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Test results
Gel 1130 69.1 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 73 trainers
Number of shoes
63.9 mm
Toebox width - big toe
74.1 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.

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Test results
Gel 1130 24.4 mm
Average 27.8 mm
Compared to 73 trainers
Number of shoes
22.5 mm
Toebox height
35.0 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.

asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue_012

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.

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The C and the S in the asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue stand for: "Comfy ride, Stiff structure".
Test results
Gel 1130 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

asics 15-50 Conviction X Schuhe

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!

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This actually goes hand in hand (and heel in heel) with what our feet felt during our tests walking around.

asics 15-50 Zapatillas de running GEL CONTEND 7 para hombre!

Test results
Gel 1130 3
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
asics 15-50 Conviction X Schuhe
5

asics 15-50 Gel-Quantum Infinity

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!

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The A in the asics 15-50 gel lyte iii light grey black blue stands for: "Adoring this design choice!".
Test results
Gel 1130 111.8 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
asics 15-50 Gel-Quantum Infinity
121.0 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.

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Might we just go and change the whole asics 15-50 acronym for this pair and go for: "A Stable and Incredibly Comfy Shoe"?
Test results
Gel 1130 90.1 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
Tenho sapatilhas asics 15-50 azuis tamanho 37
103.1 mm

asics 15-50 Tanktop in schwarz

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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asics 15-50 Womens WMNS Gel Quantum 360 4 'Carbon' Carbon Black 1022A029-020!

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.

Test results
Gel 1130 30.1N
Average 23.4N
asics 15-50 Gel-Excite 8 AWL Беговая Обувь.
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
5.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
51.8N

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!

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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!

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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".

Test results
Gel 1130 12.91 oz (366g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

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?

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It's leather, and leather trainers usually don't perform very well in this test.

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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!".

Test results
Gel 1130 2
Average 3
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

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".

Test results
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!

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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!

Test results
Gel 1130 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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!

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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!".

Test results
Gel 1130 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

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.

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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!

Test results
Gel 1130 84.9 HC
Average 85.7 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 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.

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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".

Test results
Gel 1130 0.9 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 trainers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 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.

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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!

Test results
Gel 1130 4.7 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

As expected from a former running shoe, these baddies are grippy!

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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!

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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!

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Test results
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!

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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.

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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!

Test results
Gel 1130 11.2 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

asics 15-50 Gel-extreme33 Women S Fashion Running Walking Mesh

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.

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Test results
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.

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Test results
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.

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If needed, you can change it for your own orthotics. Extra points for ASICS!

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Test results
Gel 1130 Yes