A truly iconic running silhouette, the Gel Lyte III was first released in 1989, featuring numerous innovative features including the famous split tongue - a novel invention that eliminated the problem of having the tongue slip down the side of the shoe. The Asics runner features a lace-print to its synthetic upper, reflective upon the impact of a light source. The upper is trimmed with tonal overlays to the side wall, TPU heel stabilizer and a comfortable Gel cushioned sole unit.