ASICS

GEL-Lyte 33 3

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (63/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.8 oz
Release
2014
Stack Height
23mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height
6mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (63/100)

Better than about 17% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 83% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Below average (63/100)

Overall ranking

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Below average (63/100)

Rank

Ranks above 17% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (80/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (80/100)

Rank

Ranks above 57% of shoes

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Value

Good (73/100)

Value ranking

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Good (73/100)

Rank

Ranks above 46% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (70/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (70/100)

Rank

Ranks above 33% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (60/100)

Appearance ranking

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Below average (60/100)

Rank

Ranks above 12% of shoes

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Durability

Bottom-tier (49/100)

Durability ranking

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Bottom-tier (49/100)

Rank

Ranks above <1% of shoes

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33%

3/9

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Worse than 83% of 2,541 running shoes ranked.

Below average (63/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 81% of 1,841 daily trainers ranked.

19%

ASICS

Worse than 82% of 260 ASICS shoes ranked.

18%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on comfort.

Cons

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

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Newest
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.8 oz M
Stack
23/17mm
Drop
6mm
7mm
Release
2014
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$65 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (33%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (57%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (<1%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (12%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Average (46%)
Average (54%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

18 reader ratings

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Asics shoe for training to run naturally

Anonymous runner · May 31, 2023

4/5

Overall

This shoe is neutral and simple. The cushioning is modest. This shoe allows you to feel the ground and become in touch with your form. It works well on trails too. It is not a racer. It is comfortable and conforms well to the foot. It does not last long. I've managed to get ~250 miles of asphalt road running averaged over three pairs. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

wisfan · Apr 13, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2015

5/5

Overall

I like light the show is and how roomy the toe box is. I bought 4 within the last year.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

highland83 · Mar 23, 2015

4/5

Overall

Great, lightweight show. Feels really good on my feet. The upper is squishy but grips my foot well. Feels like I'm slipping on a glove. Low heel-toe drop makes this run more like a racing flat. I've enjoyed it immensely.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

mexrunner · Mar 21, 2015

5/5

Overall

Starting using the Gel-Lyte 33 since the first version. Honestly a great all around training shoe because it has good cushion, a low heel drop, light and breathable. The first is very relaxed and each one has evolved a little. I still think my favorite feel was the the first generation, but this is a great shoe for long runs or fast repeats even.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5