Asics GEL-LYTE V

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

AsicsRunner shape

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Reviews: 9 of 9 reviews recommend it.

Overall review score8.1/108 authors

Will it fit your foot?

Length: True to size or small
Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
Toes: Roomy

Where can you wear it?

All day on your feet
Feels light on foot
Worn for casual

$77Budgettypical price at online stores

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Do Asics GEL-LYTE V run big?

Length

GEL-LYTE V

Reports differ: small or true to size.

Reported sensations

1
Width
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- wide feetRegular fit.
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
2
Around the toes
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- Roomy.

Are Asics GEL-LYTE V comfortable all day?

Through the day

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All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

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Feels light.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

GEL-LYTE V

Abrasion.
Fading.
Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

GEL-LYTE V

Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

See them on video

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About our research

Based on 22 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Asics GEL-LYTE V vs Asics Gel-Lyte III

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Asics GEL-LYTE V

Asics Gel-Lyte IIISee this model

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs Asics Gel-Lyte III
What matters	Asics GEL-LYTE V	Asics Gel-Lyte III
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small, true to size or large. OG Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width	wide feetRegular fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow or regular. OG Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box	Roomy.	Roomy. OG Tight.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable.	OG Walking · All dayComfortable. All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels light. OG Feels light.
Maker price	$77 (typical price at online stores)	$59.99–$297 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs New Balance 990

Also used for casual. Compare length.

Asics GEL-LYTE V

New Balance 990See this model

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs New Balance 990
What matters	Asics GEL-LYTE V	New Balance 990
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: true to size or large. 990v6 Reports differ: true to size or large. Made in USA 990v6 Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width	wide feetRegular fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	990v6 wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. Made in USA 990v6 Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box	Roomy.	990v6 Tight. Made in USA 990v6 Some reports disagree: snug.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable.	All dayComfortable. 990v6 All dayComfortable. Made in USA 990v6 All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	990v6 Feels light. Made in USA 990v6 Feels light.
Maker price	$77 (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 V vs Saucony Grid Shadow 2

Also used for casual. Compare width.

Asics GEL-LYTE V

Saucony Grid Shadow 2See this model

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs Saucony Grid Shadow 2
What matters	Asics GEL-LYTE V	Saucony Grid Shadow 2
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width	wide feetRegular fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy.	Roomy.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable.	All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels light.
Maker price	$77 (typical price at online stores)	$187–$339 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1

Also used for casual. Compare length.

Asics GEL-LYTE V

Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1See this model

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
What matters	Asics GEL-LYTE V	Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width	wide feetRegular fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box	Roomy.	Roomy.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable.	All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs New Balance 1906R

Also used for casual. Compare length.

Asics GEL-LYTE V

New Balance 1906RSee this model

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs New Balance 1906R
What matters	Asics GEL-LYTE V	New Balance 1906R
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width	wide feetRegular fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box	Roomy.	Snug.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable.	All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others. All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-23.

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs New Balance 2002R

Also used for casual. Compare length.

Asics GEL-LYTE V

New Balance 2002RSee this model

Asics GEL-LYTE V vs New Balance 2002R
What matters	Asics GEL-LYTE V	New Balance 2002R
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width	wide feetRegular fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy.	Roomy.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable.	All day standingComfortable. All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	hot weatherFeels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

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Do Asics GEL-LYTE V run big?

Length

Width

Around the toes

Are Asics GEL-LYTE V comfortable all day?

Through the day

Weight on foot

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1Upper

Will they keep their looks?

See them on video

ASICS Gel Lyte V x Kith Ronnie Fieg “Salmon Toe” Review & On Feet

Kith Bringing Back A Classic Colorway | Asics Gel-Lyte V Ronnie Fieg Leatherback Review + On Feet

The CONCEPTS ASICS Gel Lyte V 'Libertea' Is A Shoe For America. Review and Lace Swaps Included!

CNCPTS x Asics Gel-Lyte V "Libertea": Review & On-Feet

Asics Gel Lyte V "Brazil" W/ On Foot Review

Asics Gel lyte V "outdoor" Dark green review! + detail pics

Asics Gel Lyte V Black & Tan Review & On Feet

Asics Gel-Lyte V "Fairy Red" (on feet)

Asics Gel Lyte V W/ Onfeet Review

Asics Gel Lyte V Review & On Feet (Black + Bronze)

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What would each wear cost you?

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