Asics Gel Resolution 5 Men’s Shoe Review

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Upsides

Comfort
Support
Stability
Traction

Downsides

Foot slipping a little within shoe

Summary

Asics took the already popular Gel Resolution line, listened to consumer feedback, andtook it to another level with the new Gel Resolution 5. The same great supportive fit, exceptional stability, traction and fast feel are still there with a couple of slight modifications. Asics made the uppermaterials softer in order to improve the out of the box comfort and the flex of the shoe, which our testers noticed right away. The Gel Resolution 5s felt great as soon as the playtesters slipped them on, fitting them better than any previous version of this shoe. The outsole has also been beefed up to improve durability, and some of our playtesters noticed that the shoe rides a little higher off the ground as a result. All in all, most of our playtesters agreed that Asics took one of the best shoes on the market and made it better!

Asics Gel Resolution 5 Scores
Overall Comfort	4,5/5
Ventilation	4,2/5
Arch Support	4,4/5
Foot Support/Stability	4,2/5
Overall Sole Durability	4,1/5
Toe Durability	4,1/5
Traction	4.7/5
Weight	4.4/5
Overall	4,5/5

Comfort – Score 4,5/5

Our playtesters agreed that the Gel Resolution 5 might be the most comfortable Gel Resolution yet, with an improved softer upper offering a better fit. They found that this new version not only fit them better, but they only compliments for the cushioning.

Ventilation – Score 4,2/5

The shoes provided more than enough ventilation for most of our playtest team. They enjoyed the breathability that they have come to expect from the Gel Resolution line. There was good use of mesh to increase airflow.

Arch Support – Score 4,4/5

The Gel Resolution 5 offers plenty of arch support to keep your feet happy and comfortable. The arch support was great, not only for the fit, but for the stability it provided.

Foot Support/Stability – Score 4,2/5

Asics saw no reason to try and fix something that’s not broken as the Gel Resolution 5 proved to have the same great overall foot support and stability as previous versions.

Overall Sole Durability – Score 4,1/5

Asics made the outsole thicker on the Gel Resolution 5 in order to improve durability. Although one playtester felt that the durability was just normal, for the most part our team agreed that the goal of longer durability on hard court was achieved.

Toe Durability – Score 4,1/5

We had one lone toe dragger on this playtest, and he found that the toe held up much better than the actual outsole did on his pair of the Gel Resolution 5s. With extra rubber to guard the end of the shoe, this didn’t come as a surprise.

Traction – Score 4,7/5

Traction proved to be one of the standout features of the Gel Resolution 5. They performed in typical Gel Res fashion by allowing stopping and starting with ease, as well as changing direction without slippage.

Weight – Score 4,4/5

The shoes are a touch heavier than the previous Res 4s, but it never affected our playtesters’ movements on court. They agreed that the balance between heft and support was right on the mark.

Overall - Score: 4,5/5

Likes

Chris: "I liked the fit, feel, comfort, support, stability, traction and weight, and I also liked the cosmetics (I wore both the bright yellow and the black/blue versions)."

Spencer: "The looks, comfort and performance."

Jason: "They're comfortable, and they have all the performance aspects of a high end shoe."

Andy: "Just like previous versions, I love the fit, support, traction, ventilation and overall feel. They've been my favorite shoe in the past, and they continue to be with this model."

Dislikes

Chris: "I'd like them to be even more durable."

Spencer: "Nothing."

Jason: "I had a slight heel slippage issue. They don't feel as speedy as the previous model."

Andy: "The two adjustments they made (softer upper and thicker outsole) were improvements in some areas but hurt the performance in others. My foot was sliding around just a bit too much with the soft upper material."

Comparison:

Chris: "This shoe is right in there with the Nike Air Max Cage, but offers me a better fit -- especially through the heel and ankle collar. They get close to the speedy feel of the adiZero Feather IIs, but feel just slightly beefier and more stable. They also remind me slightly of the Lotto Ultra Speed IVs that we are currently testing, in that they blend support with speed."

Spencer: "This shoe is very much like its predecessors when it comes to performance and stability. However, this latest model adds a better fit, out of the box comfort and more durability."

Jason: "They're very similar to the Gel Resolution 4s, but with more durability."

Andy: "The easiest comparison would be to the previous version, the Gel Resolution 4, which happens to be my favorite shoe to wear on court. There are two noticeable differences to me. First, the softer upper, which makes it more comfortable and flex more naturally, but also hurt the stability in my opinion. Secondly, the thicker outsole makes the shoe more durable but also makes it ride a little higher off the ground."

Playtester Foot Types:

Chris – Narrow width / Medium arch

Spencer – Medium width / Medium arch

Jason – Wide width / Low arch

Andy – Medium width / Low arch

Review date: April 2013. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us: information.en@tenniswarehouse-europe.com.