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ASICS GEL-Forte
Overall Grades And Reviews
8.5
Overall Grade
1 review
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
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Overall Rating among all shoes reviewed by
LetsRun.com readers:
- Bottom 25% out of 1,499 shoes with reader reviews
- Bottom 25% out of 1,497 shoes designed for everyday
- 177th out of 214 shoes made by ASICS
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all 1,499 shoes with reviews:
Graphite/Lightning/Storm
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
LRC Grades take sample size-related uncertainty into account to make comparing shoes more fair. Read more.
Overall Ratings Breakdown
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- 8.5
- Average Review
- 6.0
- Median Review
- 6.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.5
- Average Review
- 5.0
- Median Review
- 5.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.6
- Average Review
- 0.0
- Median Review
- 0.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 10.0
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 7.0
- Median Review
- 7.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.1
- Average Review
- 8.0
- Median Review
- 8.0
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Shoe Comparison
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ASICS GEL-Forte
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Brooks Ghost 15
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HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
|
Puma Deviate Nitro 2
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| Image |
This Shoe
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Top Rated Trainer For Sale
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Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale
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Most Durable Trainer For Sale
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
10.7 oz. (men's), 10.7 oz. (women's)
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9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
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11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
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9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
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35mm.
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43mm.
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37mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
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23mm.
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39mm.
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31mm.
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| Drop Height |
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12 mm.
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4 mm.
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6 mm.
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| Upper material |
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Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
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Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
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Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
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| Shoe Released |
2016
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Q4 2022
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Q3 2022
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Q1 2023
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| MSRP |
$110
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$140
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$165
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$160
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.5
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9.2
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9.0
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8.8
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| Comfort |
8.5
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9.1
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9.4
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8.8
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| Cushioning |
8.6
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9.0
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9.7
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8.7
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| Durability |
8.2
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8.7
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8.2
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9.0
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| Appearance |
8.2
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8.3
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7.9
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8.7
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| Value |
8.1
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8.6
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7.6
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8.8
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Reader Reviews
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ASICS GEL-Forte Review
35 miles per week, overpronator, low arches- Overall
- 6.0
- Comfort
- 5.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 7.0
- Value
- 8.0
Excellent motion control. Too firm for longer distances. Recommend only for severe pronators. Very good durability. Still using as a walking shoe.