
It’s the middle of the night, somewhere a bit north of San Diego, and I’m running fast downhill over concrete sidewalk. Tired from a long day of running, traveling in a van and cheering teammates in the SoCal Ragnar, I fight to keep my mid-foot stride flowing.
On my feet are the Asics Gel-Lyte33 3, an updated version of the company’s “natural” running Gel-Lyte series that cuts nearly 2 ounces off its predecessor. That’s a lot.
As a lover of minimally-supportive shoe designs, the Gel-Lyte33 provided a great platform for my 20-mile run. This shoe reminds me of the much-loved Saucony Virratta although with more heel-to-toe drop (6mm vs. 0mm). The shoe responds well to a mid- and fore-foot stride but still has plenty of cushion for the middle-of-the-night heel strikes.

The Gear: Asics Gel-Lyte33 3
Price: $90
Available: Now

Where To Test It: Road runs; training days and races.


