Little feeling on the floor: The Gel-Lyte 33 from Asics
Oops, my foot wants to automatically run on the forefoot, although I'm actually more of a midfielder - an unfamiliar feeling! The Gel-Lyte 33 comes from the Natural Running series from Asics, it is very light and flexible, but it offers little stability and little cushioning, especially in the heel area. The sole geometry Fluid Axis should activate the stabilizing foot muscles and provide a direct feeling on the floor? in other Natural Running models, I experienced this much more intensively. In my test run, the shoe is good on any surface, whether forest or asphalt. But: for my narrow feet he is rather inappropriate, I bend easily inward.
For: Recreational runners and natural running beginners Category: Barefoot Shoe (Which type of running shoe fits your feet? Click here for the running shoe test) Price: about 120 euros Mass: 200 grams Conclusion: A free, natural ride without too much stability. Order Link: www.asics.de
Buy running shoes: The most important tips
- Find a good running or sports shop and get advice there. The seller should inquire about your amount of training, the preferred surface and your weight.
- Buy the running shoes best in the evening, the foot expands during the day.
- If available, bring your old running shoes to the store. From the wear of the soles, the seller can draw valuable conclusions for the right model for you. Also, a video analysis is useful if it is offered in the store.
- Running shoes should cost you on average a size larger than their standard shoes. There should be at least a centimeter left in front of the longest toe.
- You want to save money? Nevertheless, go to the specialist shop - and ask for reasonably priced discontinued models from the previous year.
