Monday, August 31, 2015

Running Warehouse Exclusive Japan ASICS Racer Trainers: LyteRacer RS4and Skysensor Glide 3. Great Intro Pricing!


For US customers only Running Warehouse has an exclusive on Japan edition ASICS trainer racers with incredible introductory pricing and then on top of that use Road Trail Run 10% discount code RTR10. See the end of this post for details.
ASICS Skysensor Glide 3 Right, LyteRacer RS 4 Left
They sent me the LyteRacer and Skysensor for review.  Unlike many reviews my first runs in these make them easy to figure out: light, fast, well cushioned, capable shoes. These are not the heavy and brick like FA series Asics with their Amplifoam midsoles. The retro colors remind me of the 70's when I ran in then super innovative ASICS Tiger.
ASICS LyteRacer RS 4


The LyteRacer RS 4 is a 7.3 oz 25mm heel/ 16mm forefoot stack, 9mm drop. It runs similarly to the Adios Boost 1 for me with a stable cushioned heel and stabler than the Boston Boost, a mid foot plastic structural Truistic element to guide you to transition, and more forefoot cushioning and flexibility than the Adios Boost. The upper is a bit old school with stitching of overlays in the toe box but perfectly fine as it keeps the foot nice and secure on the relatively soft forefoot. The ride is cushioned and fast with a particularly nice soft forefoot that is nonetheless responsive.
 This should be a great marathon shoe and for sure is already one of my favorite tempo shoes. I am finding it to be one of those rare any pace, any distance shoes that goes fast or slow equally well and doesn't beat up your legs.  Plenty of outsole rubber for lots of miles. I sized up half a size and most should too. They are relatively narrow.
ASICS Skysensor Glide 3

The SkySensor Glide 3 is a touch heavier at 7.9oz with almost the same specs as the Lyte with a 25mm heel/ 15mm forefoot, 10mm drop.  It is somewhat firmer and stiffer with a more pronounced toe spring likely due to the less segmented fuller coverage fore foot outsole.  Still well cushioned. The upper is seamless in the toe box but so far I am preferring the smoother softer ride of the Lyte, by a bit...more runs to come. Skysensor has 6 small drain holes in outsole and a well perforated sockliner as the Lyte has.  I might compare it to the New Balance Zante but with a slightly more cushioned yet firm ride and a roomier mid foot upper. One could also call it a far far better execution of the sloppier fitting, heavier and very firm ASICS FA-33 even though Skysensor is lighter and has more drop. I sized up half a size but likely could go true to size with thin socks.
Outsoles: ASICS LyteRacer RS4 Left, Skysensor Glide 3 Right
My friend Pete Larson at Runblogger reviews the LyteRacer RS4 and says "...it’s a fantastic distance racer and is one my favorite shoes that I have run in so far this year"

For those in need of even more speed...  there are 2 more ASICS exclusives at Running Warehouse. Super light racing shoes with plenty of cushion yet very similar overall stacks to Skysensor and LyteRacer.  TartherZeal 3: 6oz 22/16  and Tarther Kainos 3: 6.3 oz 25/16
Running Warehouse: ASICS Tarther Zeal 3
Running Warehouse: Tarther Kainos 3

Believe in The Run has reviews of the Kainos and Zeal and finds them to be "fine-tuned racing machines"...for the track stars, cross country champs, and sub-three-hour marathoners."

The LyteRacer and Skysensor were provided to RoadTralRun at no charge. The opinions herein are entirely our own. RoadTrailRun is an affiliate of Running Warehouse and purchases through the links here support our site. 

Retail For the LyteRacer $100, Running Warehouse's price is $89.95  and you can use code RTR10 for an additional 10% off! click here to shop. 

Retail for the Skysensor Glide 3 $120, Running Warehouse's price is $107.95  and you can use code RTR10 for an additional 10% off, click here to shop. 

Retail for the Tarther Zeal 3 is $140, Running Warehouse's price is $125.95  and you can use code RTR10 for an additional 10% off, click here to shop. 

Retail for the Tarther Kainos 3 is $140,Running Warehouse's price is $125.95  and you can use code RTR10 for an additional 10% off, click here to shop. 


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