Our verdict

The Asics Gel Lyte IIIs keeps reassuring me that it is a truly premium-level tennis series. The way it combines heavenly comfort and all-withstanding durability is just marvellous. I believe that aggressive players and toe draggers will not be able to get enough of this shoe. For the price, I can recommend this tennis option to anyone, except those with severe overpronation.

ou Asics que vous choisirez vous suivront sur tous les chemins Pros

  • Surprisingly breathable
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  • Exceptional foot lockdown
  • Doesn't feel heavy on the foot
  • Perfect grip vs. give dynamics
  • Moderately flexible

ou Asics que vous choisirez vous suivront sur tous les chemins Cons

  • Short break-in period
  • ASICS Gel-Lyte 3.1

Audience verdict

90
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Who should buy

We are convinced that it's hard to go wrong with the Asics Gel Lyte IIIs if you're after the following:

  • an exceptionally durable shoe for aggressive movers
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  • a shoe with enhanced durability and a 6-month outsole guarantee

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs review

Who should NOT buy

It's hard to go wrong with the Asics Gel Lyte IIIs given its numerous benefits. However, we found that this shoe has a blind spot when it comes to rearfoot stability. And its softer-than-average cushioning makes matters worse.

That's why we think that people with severe pronation issues would feel more stable in a shoe like the Resolution 9 or the ou Asics que vous choisirez vous suivront sur tous les chemins.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

What we've come to expect from an ASICS Resolution shoe is a generous amount of cushioning and impact protection.

With a heel stack of 29.2 mm, the Resolution 8 offers a sufficient amount of foam for a tennis shoe. No matter how hard we landed back from serve shots or how aggressively we moved around the court, the shoe's midsole was always there for us.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Heel stack
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 29.2 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
25.3 mm
Heel stack
33.0 mm

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The shoe's cushioning proved to be just as adequate under the balls of our feet. With a stack height of 20.5 mm in the forefoot, the Resolution 8 made standing on our toes a breeze.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Forefoot stack
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 20.5 mm
Average 19.4 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
23.4 mm

Drop

This tennis shoe from ASICS manages to combine ample cushioning with a sense of grounded control. In our opinion, this balance is partically achieved by a moderate heel-to-toe drop of 8.7 mm.

It never felt like our heels were too high off the ground and yet the cushioning was there when we needed it.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Drop
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 8.7 mm
Average 9.7 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
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.

Experiencing the brand's FlyteFoam in a tennis shoe is a real blessing! Familiar with its energy-returning properties from running shoes, we couldn't get enough of the softness and bounciness that came with it.

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Using a durometer, we measured the shoe's foam softness at 21.5 HA. That's a whopping 40% softer than the average tennis shoe midsole!

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Midsole softness
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 21.5 HA
Average 28.6 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
17.1 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
34.0 HA

Insole thickness

On top of the FlyteFoam goodness, ASICS also added a 5.5 mm insole. Combined, they create an amazingly cosy underfoot experience.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Insole thickness
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 5.5 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
3.4 mm
Insole thickness
7.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 34 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Asics Gel Lyte IIIs fit

Measuring the widest part of the shoe's toebox with a calliper, we got 98.3 mm. That's right on par with most tennis shoes we've measured.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 98.3 mm
Average 101.0 mm
Compared to 33 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
96.3 mm
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105.0 mm

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There is also no aggressive tapering around the toes and we have zero complaints about toe pinching or squishing. Our calliper showed 76.6 mm of toebox width at the big toe mark.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Toebox width at the big toe

Overall, we found the shoe's fit to be familiar with the previous Resolutions. But do expect a bit of a break-in period due to the shoe's PU upper. As you can see from the video below, there is ZERO stretch in the toebox.

Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 76.6 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 33 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
74.7 mm
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81.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Stability has always been the Resolution's highest priority but we found it slightly lacking in the 8th edition. It is quite supportive in the midfoot but the plush cushioning and lack of structure in the heel counter left us wishing for more.

Torsional rigidity

The shoe's primary stability feature is, of course, the Dynawall. It is a stiff TPU shank that wraps around the midfoot and creates tall walls on the sides. It is the biggest contributor to this ASICS shoe's stiffness.

In our manual test, we assessed the Resolution 8's torsional rigidity with nearly the highest score - 4 out of 5! If you have mild-to-moderate overpronation, this ASICS shoe will help to minimise or even eliminate your ankle rolls. But in more severe cases, we recommend looking into the Resolution 9 or the ou Asics que vous choisirez vous suivront sur tous les chemins.

Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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Checking out the shoe's heel counter stiffness, we found it to be more forgiving than the average tennis shoe. And particularly more pliable than a stability tennis shoe.

On a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 is the stiffest, we rated the heel counter with a moderate score of 3.

Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 3
Average 4
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
1
Asics Tæt Leg Balance 2
5

Midsole width - forefoot

Looking at the bottom of the Asics Gel Lyte IIIs, we can see no pronounced outriggers as in some other tennis shoes (hello, Чоловічі кросівки для бігу asics gel-zaraca 3!). Asics gt-1000 11 gtx gore-tex black fuchsia red green women running 1012b277-001.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Midsole width in the forefoot

But the shoe compensates by widening the midfoot part of its platform. And that actually works! The base felt stable for our explosive launches.

Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 109.3 mm
Average 111.8 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
105.3 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
117.4 mm

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Measuring the widest part of the heel, our calliper showed 85.5 mm. Even though that's slightly narrower than average, we didn't find it problematic as the Resolution 8 kept us on our toes brilliantly.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 85.5 mm
Average 89.6 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
82.4 mm
Solebox x ASICS Gel Lyte III "Blue Carpenter Bee" Releasing Again This
99.7 mm

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Despite the presence of a substantial Dynawall shank, we felt like it was relatively easy to bend our feet in the Resolution 8.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs flexibility

Using a force gauge, we measured that it takes 26.2N to bend this ASICS shoe to a 90-degree angle. That's 15% less than it takes a tennis shoe on average. We believe that ASICS hit a perfect balance between foot freedom and a bit of propulsive stiffness in the Resolution 8.

Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 26.2N
Average 30.7N
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Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
18.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
52.0N

Weight

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Asics Gel Lyte IIIs weight

Putting the shoe on our scale in a men's US size 9, we got 13.8 oz (392g). That's about an ounce heavier than the average but is consistent with the other Resolutions (i.e. the Resolution 9).

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Weight
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 13.83 oz (392g)
Average 12.70 oz (360g)
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
10.30 oz (292g)
Weight
14.71 oz (417g)

Breathability

Having such a reinforced upper, we didn't expect much ventilation from the Resolution 8. And yet...

We were amazed to feel the cool air touch our toes throughout the playtest. It was primarily through the mesh pores in the tongue and toebox that helped this ASICS shoe breathe so well.

Filling the shoe's upper with smoke back in our lab, we observed a pretty quick streak coming out of the Resolution 8. Compared to how other tennis shoes performed in the same test, this was enough to convince us to rate the shoe's breathability as 4 out of 5. Nearly the highest score!

You can see the most breathable areas of the shoe's upper in our transparency test above. It may look sturdy but it's got impressively porous parts where they are most needed.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs microscope

A closer look at the toebox through our microscope helps to unveil the secret of this ASICS shoe. Beneath the wear-resistant PU layer, we can see the chainlinks that are loose enough to keep the air flowing

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs microscope upper

Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 4
Average 3.3
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The upper of the Resolution 8 looks untouchable and proves to be exactly that way. Setting our Dremel to a 5K RPM speed, we hold its sandpaper tip against the shoe's toebox for 12 seconds. For consistency, we always apply the same pressure (3.2N) and touch the same spot on all tennis shoes.

The result was stunning as the Dremel didn't even eat through a single tread! Historically, the ASICS Gel Resolutions have lasted us longer than other tennis shoes, and the 8th edition appears to be no different!

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Toebox durability

On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the highest possible level of abrasion resistance in tennis shoes, we confidently rated this shoe's toebox durability as 5.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs toe drag protection

In addition, our faith is just as strong in the shoe's toe drag guards. Both around the toes and on the highly abrasive inner side.

Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 5
Average 3.8
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
1
Toebox durability
5

Adult ASICS Super Sleeve Wrestling Knee Pad

Even such a delicate part as the shoe's inner lining proves to be exceptionally hard-wearing in the ASICS Resolution 8. Drilling it for 4 seconds at a 5K RPM speed barely messed up the cosmetics of it while leaving serious tears in other tennis shoes we've tested.

Such ability to withstand our abusive Dremel earned the shoe's heel padding durability a solid 5 out of 5!

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Adult ASICS Super Sleeve Wrestling Knee Pad
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 5
Average 3.3
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
1
Adult ASICS Super Sleeve Wrestling Knee Pad
5

Outsole hardness

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The moment we see AHAR on the rubber, we know that it's going to be an unbeatable shoe. To begin with, we measured the hardness of this compound with our durometer. With a reading of 86.0 HC, it happens to be just as firm as the average tennis shoe. And that is a good start for abrasion resistance.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Outsole hardness
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 86.0 HC
Average 86.1 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
78.5 HC
Outsole hardness
92.0 HC

Outsole durability

Now it was time to go all out on the shoe's outsole with our Dremel. With the speed set to the relentless 10K RPM, we drilled one spot on the shoe's rubber outsole for 22 seconds.

Looking at the so-called "damage," it seemed like we only brushed the dust off the shoe! Our tread gauge showed that the dent was a mere 0.2 mm deep. Can you even imagine depth like that?

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Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Outsole durability
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 0.2 mm
Average 0.8 mm
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

As if the test results above weren't convincing enough, we also used a calliper to measure the shoe's rubber thickness. With a reading of 4.6 mm, the Resolution 8 beat nearly all tennis shoes in our lab! That's a whole lot of rubber to wear through before it gives up!

What's more this ASICS shoe comes with a mind-easing outsole durability guarantee for 6 months!

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Outsole thickness
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 4.6 mm
Average 4.2 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
3.0 mm
Outsole thickness
5.2 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The Asics Gel Lyte IIIs walks a fine line between grip and give. Not too tacky, the rubber allowed us to slide, pivot, and make quick direction changes effortlessly.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs outsole

At the same time, the shoe's tread pattern took really good care of forceful lateral stops and never allowed us to slip when taking off for a shot.

Combined with the rubber's phenomenal wear resistance, we believe that it is ideal for aggressive movers.

Tongue padding

It's pretty amazing how ASICS managed to make the interiors of the Resolution 8 so cosy without flooding it with padding. Based on our calliper, the shoe's tongue padding is only 5.0 mm thick.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Tongue padding
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 5.0 mm
Average 7.9 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
Беговые кроссовки asics kanmei mx t899n
2.5 mm
Tongue padding
13.1 mm

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The Resolution 8 offers some of the most secure foot containments we've experienced in tennis shoes. This is thanks to the shoe's semi-attached tongue which works as part of the Dynawrap setup.

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Two elastic straps wrap around the instep closer to the forefoot. Experiencing this feature made us realise how much support is often overlooked in this part of tennis shoes. Working together with the laces, the Dynawrap allowed us to cinch up the shoe securely around the foot.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs laces

Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 Both sides (semi)

Heel tab

There are no heel tabs to hold on to when putting the shoe on. And none on the tongue either. So, putting the shoe on takes a bit of effort.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Heel tab
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 None

Removable insole

The shoe's standard insole is easily removable. It can be swapped for an aftermarket one of your choice.

Asics Gel Lyte IIIs Removable insole
Test results
Updates to the Asics Hypersprint 7 Yes