Comments on: Asics Gel Lyte33 v2 Running Shoe Review

By: Kspinner1955

Kspinner1955 — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:49:30 +0000

I tried the Gel Lyte33 3 recently. I have 150 plus miles on them and found that on longer runs I had trouble with them being narrow up front, bruising my baby toe. It also seems to be verry stiff on the foot strike.I don’t like to announce my arrival with slapping noises. In contrast my Nike Frees are stealthy. I am a midfoot striker and generally wear my shoes pretty evenly from mid heal to forefoot. I was looking for more padding for long runs – for me that means 7+ – and I am disappointed. So, I bought the Kinvara 4 today. I liked the padding and your reviews helped too. I hope they are wide enough in the toe box. Your comparison of the width of the Kinvara 4 and the Gel Lyte 33 bothered me though. I will see how it goes over the next couple of runs.

By: Carla V.

Carla V. — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:49:44 +0000

I only read this review now. I absolutely agree with your conclusion: “In fact, “comfortable” is probably the best single word I could use to describe the shoe – this is not a shoe that I think of as being “fast” or “responsive.” It’s not a shoe I would wear for my next 5k, or even in a half marathon.”

I miss the responsiveness of the shoe, which is okay in an easy run, but not for fast runs. The first few times I didn’t like the Lyte at all! I thought I could hear every step I made, unlike other shoes. After a few runs, I noticed the difference when I ran more on the forefoot and not. The shoe gives a much better feeling when I run more on the forefoot (but that’s typically not what I do in slower, easy runs).
This shoe won’t be a favourite for me. Thanks for your review!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Scott Whitacre.

Haven't run in them yet. Been sick for like 8 days now and zero mileage...starting to get antsy!

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By: Greg Strosaker

Greg Strosaker — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Pete, I didn't even need to take them off-road to trap stones - even just the small amount typically present on our asphalt streets would get trapped. Maybe you have cleaner streets...

By: Dominic

Dominic — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete,

Great Review! Any idea how forefoot cushioning in these compares to Cortana2?

By: Scott Whitacre

Scott Whitacre — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

8 Days? yuck. I missed a similar stretch in late October because of some virus. No fun. Get well!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Gregory Woodard.

Lytes or Saucony Virrata - both are reasonably minimal and have great forefoot cushion.

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By: Gregory Woodard

Gregory Woodard — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great post. I'm a forefoot striker, and due to my being a military chaplain working with infantry Marines, I recently had the "joy" of boots & utes run. Now my left forefoot seems to be perpetually hurting. I am using a Saucony Kinvara, and have done well in them. I need more forefoot cushioning, and want to stay pretty minimal. The Lyte 33s sound like a good possibility.

By: Gregory Woodard

Gregory Woodard — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

I am a low mileage runner. Just can't handle much more than about 15-20 per week. Does that make a difference in your judgment?

By: Gregory Woodard

Gregory Woodard — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Which do you like better, the Lytes or the Virratas?

By: shonofear

shonofear — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

just received my Lytes v2 today in the mail. they feel a little tight in my forefoot/toe box area while walking around the house with real thin socks on, thinking I should of gone half size up.
Hey Pete, as with most of your shoes, did you take out the insole and put a thinner one in?

or did you just run barefoot in these shoes. wearing no socks seems to give me some breathing space.

before getting these shoes ive been using my old Nike Frees 3.0v3 without the insoles which i liked, but these without the insoles feel not as comfy.

main reason purchased these was for my recovering metatarsal sesamoid problem area, so the extra soft forefoot helps, but needs the ability to splay out naturally, like my Merrell Bare Access 2's.

cheers 4 ya help and reviews as always.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to snapa.

The drop doesn't bother me in this shoe. Feels less.