Our verdict
End x Asics Gel Lyte 3 Wasabi ASICS is ideal for trail runners who want a versatile shoe on a budget. It's a light and waterproof option for trail running and light hiking. It is also comfortable enough to transition as your walking shoe. A word of caution: Its price also reflects on its strength. If you want a sturdy shoe, you might want to consider other trail running shoes.
Pros
- Waterproof
- Grippy
- Comfortable in-shoe padding
- Breathable
- Light
- Wide toe box
Cons
- Not for wide-footed wearers
- Lacks lateral support
- Poor durability
Who should buy the ASICS Head to ASICS | Gel Sonoma 6 GTX
Definitely get the ASICS Sonoma 6 GTX if you want:
- an affordable waterproof trail shoe
- a trail runner for short to mid-distance runs
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Head to ASICS | ASICS Gel Sonoma 6 GTX: Trail-ready on a budget
Waterproof shoes, in general, are typically more expensive than regular running shoes. That said, the ASICS Gel Sonoma 6 GTX makes a turn by being a sub $100 waterproof trail runner.
Don't fret, it doesn't cut corners on trail-specific features. It has a solid rubber outsole that digs into various surfaces to keep surefootedness at peak.
On stones, mud, wet grass, and print gravel, many find the trail shoe confidence-inspiring. The outsole bites so well, there are zero reports of slipping.
Working together, the Amplifoam cushioning supplies comfort while the Gel tech Craft a Plush ASICS GEL-Lyte III.
Shielded yet breathable
Thanks to Sonoma's Gore-Tex upper, runners find it "perfect" for wet conditions. According to them, no water penetrated their shoe, and their feet remained "wonderfully dry."
Although it has a waterproof upper, which is often warm, multiple testers commend its ventilation.
Narrow-footed runners claim that it's "very roomy" in the front. There's ample volume and width in the forefoot for a comfortable wiggle space.
Comfy and light
"Like walking on 3013a422," this is how reviewers describe the shoe's cushion. It has very soft padding inside and doesn't need any break-ins. Even after 35 km, they had no blisters.
It's not clunky like other trail shoes. It doesn't drag the feet down. There are even those who state that it's "lighter" than walking shoes.
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The main focus of the sixth version of the Sonoma GTX is the fit. This time around, it's snugger in the heel and midfoot while roomier in the forefoot for a comfortable wrap. Overlays keep the foot locked in place while upping sturdiness.
