Our verdict

Not all heritage runners end up gathering dust Gonsalves our shoe closets. At least not retros as stylish, innovative, and ultra-comfy (as verified in our lab!) as the asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer. We had so much fun rocking this summer-ready basketball shoe, and we could even wear it on days when we wanted to shake up our looks. Apart from its signature split tongue, we loved the striking mix of coloured patterns in a luxe finish.

ronnie fieg x asics Tiffany gel lyte iii kfe release date Pros

  • Electrifying ‘90s look
  • Splendidly comfy
  • Easy to slip on and off
  • Generously padded tongue
  • Durable structure
  • Breathable
  • Premium materials
  • Reliable grip

ronnie fieg x asics Tiffany gel lyte iii kfe release date Cons

  • Tight-fitting
  • Narrow platform

Audience verdict

87
Good!

Who should buy

After all the tests that we did on it, we found the asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer most suitable for wearers who:

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  • prioritise foot containment above all else.
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Who should NOT buy

We felt the Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer's tight fit because of its narrow construction. Those who do not like this kind of snugness might be happier with the asics Tiffany GEL-1090 POLAR SHADE PURE SILVER by Reebok.

This shoe has a combination of a narrow platform and a not-so-stiff base, which might put the shoe's overall stability in jeopardy during our test walks. Sure, there were compensatory features such as the stiff heel counter and thickly padded tongue, but the two stability-compromising features might push some to lose confidence in the asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer. They are better off with the RS-X from PUMA.

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Breathability

Even if our walks lasted long, we didn't have problems with sticky and stinky feet. The airiness of the asics Tiffany Gel Lyte 3 was pretty effective in keeping our feet fresh. 

We pumped smoke into the shoe to see if it could escape through the upper material. As shown in the video above, the smoke easily seeped through the upper. We were even more impressed when we compared the upper's performance with that of the GLACIER GREY asics Tiffany BLUE Colourway. With that shoe, the smoke that we pumped barely escaped through the pretty closed-off upper material.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer microscope upper

We also assessed the material used in the upper of the Lyte III, and we were delighted to see pores in between weaves. 

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer upper closeup

Both light and smoke get to pass without much issue. The Gel Lyte 3 from asics Tiffany truly deserves the 4 out of 5 that it got from us for ventilation. It's already a huge bonus that this material also feel premium.

Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 4
Average 2.9
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

ronnie fieg x asics Tiffany gel lyte iii kfe release date | Durability

Leather/Suede quality

Compared to materials such as plastic and fabric, leather is more resistant to flame. We used our torch to determine the authenticity of the suede material used in the upper.

After being exposed to the naked flame from our torch, only the tiny fibres on the suede's velvety surface got burned. After removing the burnt part with our awl, we still saw the fairly hurt suede underneath. The verdict? Legit. It's real suede.

Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Real suede

Toebox durability

The upper has overlays in the most critical area to make it more resistant to abrasion. But the longevity of the shoe rests largely on the exposed parts, so our Dremel targeted such an area.

To our delight, the material displayed moderate resistance to pressure. It got a 3 out of 5 from us for durability.

Given such observations, we don't have qualms using this shoe even on slightly harsh surfaces.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Toebox durability
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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To the touch, the heel counter truly felt stiff and unrelenting, so we already expected that it would display a considerable degree of resistance to our Dremel drilling.

True enough, our device merely left a scratch on the surface of the heel padding. It got a 4 out of 5 from us for this amazing display of durability.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer tenis asics Tiffany japan s pf feminino branco vermelho
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 4
Average 3.4
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
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5

Outsole hardness

Compared to the average, the outsole of the asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer felt just a little harder. Our HC durometer gave it a rating of 89.8, which is almost equal to the rating received by the Adidas Alphaboost V1.

We do not question the capacity of both shoes to resist the pressures of normal sneaker use. We skipped and  leaped a lot during our tests, and the Lyte 3 was definitely able to keep up.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Outsole hardness
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 89.8 HC
Average 85.2 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
72.9 HC
Outsole hardness
90.5 HC

Outsole durability

To test the durability of the outsole, we also subjected it to our high-pressure Dremel drilling. The resulting dent is only 0.8 mm deep, which is slightly lower than average.

With reasonable care, we expect this shoe to last a fairly long time.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Outsole durability
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 0.8 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

In addition to being slightly more durable, the outsole is also slightly thicker than average. Our calliper measured it to be 6.7 mm thick.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Outsole thickness
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 6.7 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
3.4 mm
Outsole thickness
12.5 mm

Weight

The heel was not prominently elevated. The whole midsole also did not feel especially high. Because of this, heel-to-toe transitions were quite smooth.

When we measured the heel-to-toe drop, it was indeed just around the average. Our calculations pegged it at 12.9 mm.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Weight
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 12.73 oz (361g)
Average 14.22 oz (403g)
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
8.54 oz (242g)
Weight
22.61 oz (641g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

Just by looking at it, we could already tell that the heel part of the midsole is just as thick as the usual sneaker. Our calliper measured it to be 34.1 mm thick.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer heel closeup

But don't get us wrong, we don't have complaints at all. The heel provided just the right amount of bounce and compressive that kept our walks and runs comfortable.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Heel stack
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 34.1 mm
Average 30.0 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
18.2 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

October stack

Just like the heel, the October is just average. Our calliper in the lab pegged its thickness at 21.1 mm.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer October

This setup allowed us to feel the ground more at the October, giving us a more natural stepping experience.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer October stack
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 21.2 mm
Average 18.9 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
October stack
28.3 mm

Drop

The heel was not prominently elevated. The whole midsole also did not feel especially high. Because of this, heel-to-toe transitions were quite smooth.

When we measured the heel-to-toe drop, it was indeed just around the average. Our calculations pegged it at 12.9 mm.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Drop
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 12.9 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
6.7 mm
Drop
22.6 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

We were quite pleased with the plushness of the midsole. It was not too much to cause instability; it was not too stiff, either. 

Our in-lab HA durometer gave it a rating of 22.1, making it just slightly softer than the average midsole.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Midsole softness
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 22.1 HA
Average 29.5 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 43 trainers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
60.0 HA

ronnie fieg x asics Tiffany gel lyte iii kfe release date | Insole thickness

We did not feel anything different with the removable insole. It was soft, it was comfortable, and it practically did what it was supposed to do. Hence, we were surprised (well, just a little) when our calliper measured it to be slightly thinner than average at 3.8 mm.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Insole thickness
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 3.8 mm
Average 5.5 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
14.2 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Stability was not an issue with this shoe. The midsole was not too high and the sidewalls were stiff enough to keep our feet in place.

Torsional rigidity

The asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer's twist resistance was not the best when we were testing it in our strolls, but it also was not the worst (try walking in the New Balance Minimus TR to see what we mean!). As long as it's used not so aggressively on debris-free surfaces, this shoe should be fine. It still got a considerable 3 out of 5 for torsional rigidity, after all.

Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 3
Average 3.5
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

Aside from being durable, the heel counter also felt immensely stiff. Not once did we feel that our feet were going to pop out of the shoe because of how securely the heel counters were clasping them. A good but well-resisted squeeze in the lab was all it took to convince us to give this shoe's heel counter a perfect 5 for stiffness.

Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width in the October

The platform of the asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer is generally narrower than average. At the October, it is only 100.0 mm wide, making it 9% narrower than the typical sneaker.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Midsole width in the October
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 100.0 mm
Average 108.9 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
100.0 mm
Midsole width in the October
121.0 mm

Midsole width in the heel

The heel is also narrower than average. It is only 76.88 mm wide.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer heel width

Narrow platforms often lead to problems with stability. Fortunately, we did not experience such issues while wearing the Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer from asics Tiffany because the stiff sidewalls and secure heel counter successfully compensated for what the platform lacked. Admittedly though, having this configuration resulted in a tighter fit, which we know is preferred by some.

However, if a relatively wide platform is what's desired for a more forgiving fit, getting the PUMA RS-X might be the better move.

Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 76.8 mm
Average 83.3 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
69.4 mm
Midsole width in the heel
103.1 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

The asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer offered a good deal of flexibility. It was able to fairly accommodate the natural flexions of our feet.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer linear flexibility

We tested it in the lab, and we saw that it needed only 17.2N of force to bend at 90 degrees, making it 22% more flexible than the average sneaker.

Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 17.2N
Average 24.1N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
5.8N
Stiffness
60.5N

Grip / Traction

We did not have issues with grip. We were able to Spark directions or stop as we pleased.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

Ronnie Fieg x asics Tiffany GEL-Lyte III The Cove 2010.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 98.9 mm
Average 99.1 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
91.6 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
107.7 mm

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The big toe is also as wide as the average at 74.0 mm.

Sneakerheads with medium-sized feet can go true to size. Those with wider feet may want to consider sizing up to achieve a more optimal fit.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Кроссовки беговые asics Tiffany gel-kayano 20 р
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 74.0 mm
Average 74.9 mm
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
63.7 mm
Кроссовки беговые asics Tiffany gel-kayano 20 р
83.0 mm

Tongue: gusset type

This sneaker comes with a very unique split-tongue design. We enjoyed the smugness of it and found that it creates a lot of support on the sides of the upper.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Tongue: gusset type
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer None

Comfort

Tongue padding

Given its stiff heel counter, responsive sidewalls, fully gusseted design, and now its thickly padded tongue, we feel it's safe to say that the Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer from asics Tiffany is big on foot containment.

Our calliper measured the tongue padding to be 12.6 mm thick, and it's easily one of the thickest that we have ever seen. Aside from providing plush comfort on top of the foot, the thick padding also helped ensure a snug fit and pretty secure lockdown.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Tongue padding
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer 12.6 mm
Average 9.1 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
38.4 mm

Heel tab

Because of how easy it was to put this sneaker on and take it off, we almost did not even notice that the Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer does not have any heel counter!

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Heel tab
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer None

Removable insole

This asics Tiffany sneaker has a removable insole, and it was easy to get it out of the shoe when we needed to wear orthotics and other add-ons.

asics Tiffany Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Removable insole
Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Yes

Misc

Reflective elements

This sneaker has a reflective 'ASICS' logo right at the back of the collar. Aside from attracting compliments, this thoughtful add-on also helped increase our visibility during the night.

Test results
Med dessa asics Tiffany unisex Road Ankle Grip ankelsockor kommer du vara redo att ta på kilometer Yes