Our verdict

88
Great
  • Cushioning 60
  • Stability 68
  • Durability 88
ASICS has decided to bring handball to the streets in the most stylish way with its Skyhand OG. This clean, classy, and sporty pair of sneakers is ready to shine even with your wildest outfits. Thanks to its breathable and grippy structure, you can show it off not only during the summer months, but in the rainy season too! As neither heat nor puddles can stop it. Its flexible and lightweight ride makes this shoe a pleasure to walk in, plus its durable design almost turns wearing it every day in a must! That being said, even though its affordable price sounds tempting, its tight fit might be a nightmare for wide-footed sneakerheads.

Pros

  • Sporty, classic style that never misses
  • Ultralight, comfortable structure
  • Solid durability overall
  • Flexible and natural-feeling ride
  • Pretty good traction
  • Wonderful choice for the summer
  • Fair price
  • So many colorways and different materials

Cons

  • Tight fit
  • Not the best for all-day adventures
  • Not for wide feet

Cushioning

Shock absorption

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Skyhand OG 71 SA
Average 87 SA
Compared to 68 sneakers
Number of shoes
31 SA
Shock absorption
123 SA

Energy return

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Skyhand OG 45.2%
Average 50.3%
Compared to 68 sneakers
Number of shoes
40.0%
Energy return
65.0%

Size and fit

Size

Owners of this shoe, how does it fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large

Internal length

Note: Our testing shows that internal length is not a great measure of fit. But, as many users have requested this specific test, we've decided to add it for those interested.
Test results
Skyhand OG 276.9 mm
Average 272.2 mm
Compared to 75 sneakers
Number of shoes
265.3 mm
Internal length
280.1 mm

Width / Fit

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Skyhand OG 88.7 mm
Average 92.4 mm
Compared to 91 sneakers
Number of shoes
85.4 mm
Width / Fit
97.0 mm

Toebox width

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Skyhand OG 63.3 mm
Average 68.7 mm
Compared to 91 sneakers
Number of shoes
61.9 mm
Toebox width
74.1 mm

Toebox height

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Skyhand OG 27.8 mm
Average 27.8 mm
Compared to 91 sneakers
Number of shoes
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Traction / Grip

Traction test

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Skyhand OG 0.64
Average 0.46
Compared to 67 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.13
Heel traction
0.80

Flexibility / Stiffness

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Skyhand OG 7.1N
Average 13.2N
Compared to 68 sneakers
Number of shoes
4.5N
Flexible ←→ Stiff
22.7N