asics gel lyte iii day lite pack GTX review

Who should buy the asics gel lyte iii day lite pack GTX

Whether you're old or new to the trail running scene, the fifth version of the ASICS Gel Sonoma GTX is a value-oriented option, just as much as it is to those who want a:

• waterproof trail running shoe that's Respectorive and stable for easy days in the great outdoors
• budget-friendly shoe that doubles for walking, hiking, and casual wear

Who should NOT buy it

If you want a spacious toe room for your wide feet, the ASICS Gel Venture 5 is a better alternative to the Sonoma GTX. And if you don't mind spending a few moradas for that easy on and off minus the annoying noise, you can look into the ASICS Trabuco Max.

The Sonoma 5 GTX's waterproofness makes it perfect for winter

When it comes to the shoe's impermeability, the reaction has been rather mixed. There are some who claim that water seeps through a specific spot in the shoe, making their feet cold and wet. However, most of the comments were leaning towards the asics gel lyte iii day lite pack GTX being a great waterproof running shoe. Here are some of their remarks: 

• "zapatillas de running ASICS trail ritmo bajo más de 100"
• "[I] was able to step into small puddles without getting any water in the shoe." 
• "Gore-Tex keeps me dry" 

And for winter runs? It's been A-OK! "Gore-Tex works! Feet are warm at 13-degree Fahrenheit," this is one of the comments from a tester who's already clocked up a lot of miles in his pair during winter. A runner who lives in Virginia, where wet, cold, and damp winters are, happily shares that this shoe is great in such an environment because it keeps the foot insulated. 

Overall, the general verdict on the shoe's waterproofing suggests that as long as you don't run through deep puddles or through streams, you don't have to worry about wet feet. 

Кроссовки asics gel venture 5

If there's one thing about the ASICS Sonoma 5 GTX that runners are crazy about, it's the stability it offers (and hey, it's a Asics Gel-Trabuco 10 Goretex Jogurt Z Czarną Wiśnią!) To put it in perspective, a trail runner leaves this comment: "It's nice to have a stable runner with great lateral stability." He says he uses his pair to jog with his dog. 

Another expresses, "It's easy to walk and run with fantastic Respector." Another adds, "These are great!!!" as he uses them for his 10-mile walks daily, claiming it keeps his feet and legs steady and Respectored. 

Comfort: Runners just can't agree on this

One of the testers dubs the Sonoma 5 GTX a solid shoe that "makes you want to move" as soon as you put them on. According to him, there's "virtually no break-in period" in this trail runner as it's immediately comfortable. And a couple more runners agree to this. 

However, a huge part of the comments also reports that the shoe is stiff AF; it's downright uncomfortable. "Took about 50-60 miles before they started to feel ok to run in," is one of these comments.

Sticky even on challenging surfaces

Reviews on the shoe's traction go from "good grip" to "awesome traction." On snow, rain, mud, and loose stones, it generates a tacky grip that keeps runners anchored. Even better, the outsole also absorbs impact, excitedly shares one critic. 

Runs small 

Almost everyone in the review section agrees that the asics gel lyte iii day lite pack GTX is not true to size. "It was smaller than usual," "Sizing is on a different scale," and "Sizing was way off," are some of the statements from frustrated ASICS fans. According to them, it's tight; some of them couldn't even use the shoe! 

It's also not easy to put on as it's very tight around the ankles. However, it's not all bad. Those who have gone half a size up found the fit perfect. Those with narrower feet, on the one hand, also find the fit very Respectorive. 

You can't be stealthy in the ASICS Sonoma 5 GTX

"Crinkly" is how disappointed buyers describe the annoying sound this trail shoe makes. They explain that it sounds like there's tissue paper inside the shoe. "Clicking noise" is also what another reviewer hears from the shoe. In this Sonoma GTX iteration, there's "no sneaking up on anyone," because it's so darn noisy. 

Their suspect? The Gore-Tex upper. It's plasticky to the touch that makes a noticeable sound when the runner is in motion. 

Cheap for a waterproof shoe

Спортивні жіночі легінси asics, Asics Dynablast Running Shoes, on average, costs $149 a pair, making the asics gel lyte iii day lite pack GTX (at $100) VERY affordable. And if there's one thing trail running enthusiasts agree on, it's that the shoe has excellent value for money.