Asics have been producing footwear of the highest quality in recent years, their most recent being the Asics Lethal DS IT 3.

With respect to weight reduction, weight is cut by 35 g from its predecessor (the Asics Lethal DS IT 2) thanks to the introduction of the ‘Solyte’ polymer. This is used in running shoes to enhance the strength through the middle of the foot, whereas, here, it creates the outsole under the heel of the boot.

This polymer has the advantage of having more of a spring than the usual TPU in many outsoles, with Asics claiming that this makes the boot one of the most comfortable on the market.

Furthermore, the heel is raised by around 10 mm in comparison to traditional football boots, with Asics saying that this is the best biomechanical position for the foot during sports, since it reduces the strain on the achilles tendon, calves and lower back muscles.

The Asics Lethal DS IT 3 features a supersoft synthetic leather upper, a polyurethane heel counter and a central lacing system for a tight fit across the forefoot.