Our verdict

The asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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.

Vans talla 26 Pros

  • Surprisingly breathable
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  • Exceptional foot lockdown
  • Doesn't feel heavy on the foot
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  • Moderately flexible

Vans talla 26 Cons

  • Scant break-in period
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Audience verdict

90
Great!

Who should buy

We are convinced that it's hard to go wrong with the asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide if you're after the following:

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Who should NOT buy

It's hard to go wrong with the asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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 Ténis asics Giacca GEL-Pulse 13 verde fluorescente.

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

What we've come to expect from an asics Giacca 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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Heel stack
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 29.2 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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25.3 mm
Heel stack
33.0 mm

Vans talla 26 | Forefoot stack

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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Forefoot stack
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 20.5 mm
Average 19.4 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
23.4 mm

Drop

This tennis shoe from asics Giacca 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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Drop
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 8.7 mm
Average 9.7 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
zapatillas de running asics Giacca talla 35.5 baratas menos de 60€ mejor valoradas
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.

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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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Midsole softness
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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
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17.1 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
34.0 HA

Insole thickness

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

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Insole thickness
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 5.5 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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3.4 mm
Insole thickness
7.5 mm

Vans talla 26 | Size and fit

Size

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide is true to size (49 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 35 tennis shoes
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

asics Giacca Gel-Mai TQ703N-9090

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asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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.

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Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 98.3 mm
Average 101.0 mm
Compared to 33 tennis shoes
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96.3 mm
asics Giacca Gel-Mai TQ703N-9090
105.0 mm

asics Giacca Gel Sonoma 6 Goretex Trail Running Shoes

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.

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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
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 76.6 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 33 tennis shoes
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74.7 mm
asics Giacca Gel Sonoma 6 Goretex Trail Running Shoes
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 Giacca 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 Giacca 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 Ténis asics Giacca GEL-Pulse 13 verde fluorescente.

Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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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
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 3
Average 4
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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1
asics Giacca gel quantum infinity men shoes
5

Чоловічі кеди asics

Looking at the bottom of the asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide, we can see no pronounced outriggers as in some other tennis shoes (hello, Ténis asics Giacca Novablast preto laranja!). asics Giacca Calzado hombre Zapatillas running.

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 109.3 mm
Average 111.8 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
zapatillas de running asics Giacca talla 35.5 baratas menos de 60€ mejor valoradas
105.3 mm
Чоловічі кеди asics
117.4 mm

asics Giacca Race SS Top Tee

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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Midsole width in the heel
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 85.5 mm
Average 89.6 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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82.4 mm
asics Giacca Race SS Top Tee
99.7 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

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

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide flexibility

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

Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 26.2N
Average 30.7N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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18.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
52.0N

Weight

Keeping in mind that the Tênis asics Giacca Masculino Gel-Quantun 360 Direction is a stability-oriented tennis shoe, it didn't feel like a drag on foot at all!

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Weight
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 13.83 oz (392g)
Average 12.70 oz (360g)
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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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 Giacca 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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide microscope

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

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide microscope upper

Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 4
Average 3.3
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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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 Giacca Gel Resolutions have lasted us longer than other tennis shoes, and the 8th edition appears to be no different!

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 5
Average 3.8
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
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1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Even such a delicate part as the shoe's inner lining proves to be exceptionally hard-wearing in the asics Giacca 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 minimalista Dremel earned the shoe's heel padding durability a solid 5 out of 5!

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Heel padding durability
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 5
Average 3.3
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
zapatillas de running asics Giacca talla 35.5 baratas menos de 60€ mejor valoradas
1
Heel padding durability
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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Outsole hardness
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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
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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?

The wear resistance of the AHAR rubber is truly astonishing!

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Outsole durability
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 0.2 mm
Average 0.8 mm
Compared to 38 tennis shoes
zapatillas de running asics Giacca talla 35.5 baratas menos de 60€ mejor valoradas
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 Giacca shoe comes with a mind-easing outsole durability guarantee for 6 months!

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Outsole thickness
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 4.6 mm
Average 4.2 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
zapatillas de running asics Giacca talla 35.5 baratas menos de 60€ mejor valoradas
3.0 mm
Outsole thickness
5.2 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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 Giacca 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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Tongue padding
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 5.0 mm
Average 7.9 mm
Compared to 40 tennis shoes
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2.5 mm
Tongue padding
13.1 mm

Tongue: gusset type

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.

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Tongue: gusset type

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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide laces

Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide 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 Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Heel tab
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide None

Removable insole

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

asics Giacca asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Removable insole
Test results
asics Giacca Løbe Skoe GlideRide Yes