ASICS - GT-2000 12

How do you like the ASICS GT 2000 14? I have two pairs of the 12s that I love and am so sad that they’re not being made anymore!

Thank you so much for such a detailed reply! Funnily enough, right after posting my comment, I managed to track down another pair of 12s in my size and immediately ordered them. Lol. I’m glad to know that the 14s work well and am hoping that I can stick with the GT 2000 line. I really like balance between stability and comfort that I get from them. I feel your pain with tibial tendon inflammation. I’m working through shin splits with a physio right now and had no idea that they could be this painful!

I also found the ASICS GT 2000 12 too firm but I was new to running when I bought it and didn't realise that it was more a supportive shoe. I just booked it because of the cool sounding name 😄. I've gained experience since then. One thing I'll say is I've been recommending the ASICS gel excite 11 to everyone. It's a hidden gem with it being one of the less talked about models. It's not super trainer league but it's an amazing daily trainer. And I'm so glad I gave it a chance. It's just fun to run in and can handle some pace. It'll also take good care of your feet. Mine is the mild TR version at £67. Give it a try if you can. Hope this has been a help 😀

This was me: GT2000 12 did a great job of giving me a stable guiding platform to develop leg and esp ankle strength, while building proper form. Since then, I’m totally fine on neutral shoes. Similarly, I imagine a shoe like the Kayano can be great if you’re on the heavier side and/or need some extra stability for longer runs, where form may become sloppy as you get tired.

I have Asics GT 2000 12 and Asics GT 2000 13; best running shoes and recommended by my dr. I just received my Asics GT 2000 14 and they are not comfortable for me. Dr Robert Inglis my physical therapy dr analyzed my feet and my gait to determine what is the best shoes and models are best for feet so I can exercise better and avoid plantar fasciitis. His analyses made a huge difference. But now with the GT 2000 14 changes ,I don't want new problems .

I'm 2m03 / 6ft8 and 114kg / 251lbs. Currently alternating between brooks adrenaline gts 23 and asics gt-2000 12. This seems to be working fine for me, but this thread makes me wonder if I should have picked different shoes...

I do all my runs in a pair of Asics GT2000 12s that fit me super well but are really boring and maybe a touch too firm. All my runs are between 5-10 miles. 6’ 180lbs. I loved the feel of Lightstrike Pro but Adidas shoes fit me horribly. Saucony ES3/ES4 sound cool but when I tried the Tempus on it fit poorly too. Are there any other shoes with great energy return (maybe PEBA-based?) that might fit? I ordered a pair of Mach 6s because they sounded like they might work but I’ve heard mixed reviews on whether they are “fun” to run in.

If the gt 2000 feels good when you run on them in the store, then they'll probably work for you. Try on and run in other shoes though. I personally like the previous version (12/13) of the GT more.

Look at buying a previous year’s model at a discount, if you can. For example ASICS has an outlet website, and also stores at some outlet malls I wear GT-2000 and the 2025/26 model costs £140 at Sports Direct, but the 2023/24 model cost me £72 at the outlet.

Find a local running shop, one where they do the thing where you run on a treadmill and they look at how your feel land (called gait analysis) Most local running shops are staffed by enthusiastic runners who want the best for you, rather than to just make a sale, so have a good conversation with them and listen to their advice Talk to them about your running goals (primarily 5k or 10k? Half marathon? Full marathon?), are you looking for comfort and support, or outright speed, how many times a week you'll run, and your budget They can suggest a number of options that you can try on, maybe even try them on their in-store treadmill (how they feel when running may be different from just walking around the store, especially the heel) Then reward all their advice and time by buying a pair from that running store. Many running stores will allow you to return / exchange them if you aren't happy My personal preference is the Asics GT-2000 with the gel sole, they are extremely comfortable and supportive. But everyone likes something different, for different reasons Most shoes have a new version released every year with slight refined and new colours etc, and last year's model may be at a discount You absolutely don't need fancy carbon-plate race shoes that cost £300 and don't last very long

To be honest, I took the device of a friend who suggested I tried ones with gel soles because my heels were hurting. Found a pair of GT-2000 for a bargain price at Decathlon, tried them, and they were mega. Never looked back. Just ordered my 7th pair.

What is your budget? I have been using ASICS GT-2000 for years (literally just ordered my 7th pair yesterday) and they last 1000km easy I buy [last years model from their outlet store](https://outlet.asics.com/gb/en-gb/mens-shoes/c/ao10200000/) [£72](https://outlet.asics.com/gb/en-gb/gt-2000-11/p/1011B441-404.html) versus [£140](https://www.sportsdirect.com/asics-gt-2000-12-mens-running-shoes-212024)

I went to the outlet store at Cheshire Oaks the other day, tried on a variety of other shoes - and none were as nice on my feet as the GT-2000

My preferred shoe is the Asics GT-2000 The 2025/26 model costs £140 at sports direct The 2023/24 model was £72 at the outlet Yes newer models have improvements. But I was upgrading from the 2021/22 model so my new shoe was still an improvement over my old shoe, even if it wasn't as fancy as the very latest one at twice the price.

No I go to the Asics outlet and buy last years shoes at half price GT-2000 for £72

Hey everybody. My feet are wide, especially in the forefoot, and have low arches. Besides fit, I seem to like some stability (though seem to need not quite as much as I thought I did in the past). ASICS GT2000 series in 2E width is the model I've been using the longest. There have been changes across generations, but at least through the 13th gen, it has been a reliable trainer for me. Saucony Tempus first generation in wide has been really good for me, enough to replace the GT2000s as my main trainer. It's stable enough and has a crisper, quicker feel than the GT2000-13s, which seem a bit softer in a way that absorbs some speed. BUT, the Tempus 2s lost the wide option which could well rule them out for me when I wear through the last of my first gen Tempuses. Saucony Endorphin Elite first generation was like a miracle for me. Somehow they fit despite not coming in wide, are stable enough (at least in races 5K-HM and workouts) and fast! BUT, I fear Saucony has done it to me again and ruined a good thing (for my needs). The Doctors of Running review says the Elite 2s are a real step backwards in stability. Fortunately I have stockpiled a couple pairs of the first gens so I'll probably be all right through next year. If I had to buy a current racing flat now I guess I'd look at the Endorphin Pro 4s? ASICS SuperBlast 2 has done all right as an occasional option, though I haven't gone more than \~10 miles in them and usually less. Up to that distance the standard width seems to be workable for me. The cushy yet not slow ride is enjoyable but I have a sense they're somehow a bit less stable for me than the other shoes, so that longer runs may start causing a hint of strain in Achilles or other places. TL;DR My favorite first generation Tempuses and (perhaps more crucially) Endorphin Elites may well not work for me in the second generation versions. What other great trainers or racers are out there that fit wide, flat feet and have a bit of stability? TIA.

I tried Saucony Tempus 1 but immediately got blisters under my arch due to the high and dense arch support. Just for OP to know, in case he also has issues there. Had the same problems with Nike Structure 25 and earlier models of the GT2000 (years ago! In an Asics store they told me, that they don't use those kind of arch support anymore und the current Kayano feel fine for me)