Run with the speed of Lyte. Weighing in at a "skimpy" 9.9 ounces, it's the Asics Gel-Lyte. 9.9 ounces may not seem light by today's standards, but at the time it was a very light shoe. Check out the ad for more.
This was a pretty popular lightweight trainer at the time, so if you remember wearing these, let us hear your stories.