Length
- Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
OG
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
Asics Gel-Lyte III
AsicsRunner shape
- Reviews
28 of 30 reviews recommend it.
1 has reservations; 1 does not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: Small to large: mixed
- Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy and tight: reports differ
- Instep: Tight
Where can you wear it?
- All day on your feet
- An ordinary day
- Warm days: feels hot
- Rain: water gets in
- Feels light on foot
$216Premiumtypical price at online stores$60–$297 across stores
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Reported sensations
Over the instep
- WalkingReported pressure.
- Tight.
OG
- Tight.
Width
- Reports differ: narrow or regular.
OG
- Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Around the toes
- Roomy.
OG
- Tight.
Are Asics Gel-Lyte III comfortable all day?
Through the day
- An ordinary dayComfortable.
OG
- Walking · All dayComfortable.
- All dayComfortable.
Weight on foot
- Feels light.
OG
- Feels light.
Weather, water & grip
In warm weather
- Feels hot.
Does rain get in?
- Water got into the shoes.
After the rain
OG
- Damage reported.
How do they hold up over time?
Will they keep their looks?
- Holds up with wear.
OG
- Holds up with wear.
Gel-Lyte III
- Holds up with wear.
How long have people worn them?
- Owners describe 3–12 months or over 4 years of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
OG
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
Gel-Lyte III
- Owners describe over 4 years of wear.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
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Price
$0.21 a wear or less
No. 7 of 34 on our site · No. 3 of 13 runner sneakers
$216 ÷ about 1,040 wears: 2 owners have worn theirs 4 years or more · if worn 5 days a week.
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About our research
Based on 42 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
Asics Gel-Lyte III vs Asics GEL-LYTE V
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | Asics Gel-Lyte III | Asics GEL-LYTE V |
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| Length |
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| Width |
OG
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| Toe box |
OG
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| All day on your feet | OG
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| Weight on the foot |
OG
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| Maker price | $59.99–$297 (typical price at online stores) | $77 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Asics Gel-Lyte III vs New Balance 990
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | Asics Gel-Lyte III | New Balance 990 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
OG
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990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Width |
OG
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Toe box |
OG
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| All day on your feet | OG
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990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Weight on the foot |
OG
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Maker price | $59.99–$297 (typical price at online stores) | $135.95–$216 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
Asics Gel-Lyte III vs Saucony Grid Shadow 2
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | Asics Gel-Lyte III | Saucony Grid Shadow 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
OG
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| Width |
OG
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| Toe box |
OG
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| All day on your feet | OG
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| Weight on the foot |
OG
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| Maker price | $59.99–$297 (typical price at online stores) | $187–$339 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Asics Gel-Lyte III vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Also used for casual. Compare toe box.
| What matters | Asics Gel-Lyte III | Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
OG
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| Width |
OG
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| Toe box |
OG
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| All day on your feet | OG
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| Weight on the foot |
OG
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.
Asics Gel-Lyte III vs New Balance 1906R
Also used for casual. Compare toe box.
| What matters | Asics Gel-Lyte III | New Balance 1906R |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
OG
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| Width |
OG
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| Toe box |
OG
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| All day on your feet | OG
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| Weight on the foot |
OG
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-23.
Asics Gel-Lyte III vs New Balance 2002R
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | Asics Gel-Lyte III | New Balance 2002R |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
OG
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| Width |
OG
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| Toe box |
OG
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| All day on your feet | OG
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| Weight on the foot |
OG
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.
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