ASICS - GT-2000 14

They're great but too expensive for the performance or durability they offer. I you had to run in Asics forever you'd better be rich. Edit : many downvotes but I stand firm. Your daily trainer at Ascics will cost the average runner around $1 to $1.5/mile. This is unheard of at any other brand. But who cares, you only run in a daily trainer two thirds of the time, and it's only for life.

I have the Asics Gt2000 14 stability shoes to help with this problem

I was always this girl and I may be again soon but I’ve accidentally built up a collection 🙈. I’ve always in just brooks adrenalines. My coach said she’d like to see me in another shoe too, perhaps one with a slightly lower drop. I liked the idea of a tempo shoe so I ended up with a pair of hoka machs. Recently my current pair of adrenalines were causing knee/shin pain which was in line with the 300+ miles I’d put on them so I went back to the shoe store. I’ve been curious about straying from adrenalines because I have HEFTY callouses / blisters on my big toes and I question how normal that is. I ended up with a pair of ASICS GT 2000 14s - a lighter stability shoe… and a new pair of adrenalines in case I don’t like the asics 🙈. So now I have 3 pairs. A tempo shoe for faster shorter distances, a light stability shoe, and a heavier plushier stability shoe 😅. I still feel monogamous in my very sole though so we’ll see if I don’t just gravitate towards one shoe anyway

So far so good. I have wide feet and so the shoe store put me in a men’s shoe to get that width. I ran 3 miles in them yesterday. They’re (compared to my usual adrenalines) very light and bouncy. They’re about 5 or so oz lighter so I suppose that’d track. I did get some minor pressure soreness around the outer portion of my left foot back towards the heel that came and went. We’ll see if that’s a recurring thing or not as time goes on. The important thing for me is I have collapsed arches and so my posterior tibial tendon is prone to irritation/inflammation and these felt very stable even without my orthotic that I was too lazy to transfer over

Pronation is not evil. I used to work in a specialty running shoe store and it killed me to see how much overprescribing of stability shoes was done. Based on the analysis tools used 95% of staff would probably put me in a stability shoe, but I have never had knee (or lower leg) pain relating to pronation so that is not required and I got given a Brooks Transcend as a kid which caused more issues than it would supposedly have solved. The only stability shoe I have ever owned as an adult is the Saucony Tempus and even then that is more of a guiding shoe with holistic support rather than the more traditional “lateral soft, medial firm” and I quite enjoy it. If you must go for stability then the Asics GT-2000 14 uses the same FF BLAST Max midsole with a mildly different geometry. Saucony Tempus (1 or 2) also is good, or you could also try the Brooks Hyperion GTS (1 or 2). All have lower stack. Tempus and GT-2000 are heavier than Novablast and slightly lower stack, with the Hyperion being quite noticeably lighter and lower stack than the Novablast which gives a more responsive feeling than any of the others.

As a former employee of a specialty running footwear shop I can say that the training done (at least where I worked) definitely puts a lot of emphasis on what pronation is. The problem is that most just ignore the fact that you want to see multiple signals before going for a stability shoe and instead bring out three shoes you mentioned as the standard three whenever there’s the tiniest bit of pronation. If you get pain in certain areas while on your feet (especially when running) then stability potentially could be an option depending on the pain. If you are wanting to follow their recommendations but want something with a bit more of a lively feeling then the Saucony Tempus is a really good option, it’s lively and more of a stable shoe rather than support (guides the foot rather than forces the foot). The Asics GT-2000 is also a decent option and is almost like a hybrid between the Novablast 5 and Kayano 32 (lower stack, responsive foam, mild stability on medial side of the foot).

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

GT-2000 14. I too am a 8.5 W size, low arch, wide toe box. So I need a shoe that is for mild pronation, big toe box for splay, and has cushion for a daily trainer and/or 5-10k race day. Plus they only weigh 8.3oz. Just PR'd yesterday for my 5k race in them yesterday. Definitely give them a try.

I just bought the GT 2000-14 and they should be here saturday. Hoping i can feel them out and use those for race day. I’m a beginner runner and got really banged up after my first marathon, so my priority is also comfort and injury prevention. Love the shoe but def don’t want the legs to be crying after

GT 2000 weirdly tapers kind of hard at end of the toebox for sure. The upper has give though. I’ve broken mine in and even before then it didn’t bother me. My assumption would be the same for Kayano. Guide 17/18 toebox is great. It’s also kind of a gentle guidance. It’s just a very bleh kind of shoe. It’s go no frills other than coming in white and making a great airport shoe in addition to a runner. Im imaging the hurricane being great but I haven’t tried yet. A little scared that I’d like it only for it to be taken out of production again.

I had both the gt 2000 v14 and the guide 17. GT 2000 upper started to annoy me. Its laces were terrible as well. Donated after 200miles Still have the guide 17 in rotation(ran in them yesterday). Nothing special but stable and reliable. Such a great upper, no fuss lockdown and laces. Still my airport/travel running shoe. 170 miles running but also some decent miles walking as well. Looking into getting a hurricane 25 maybe if on sale. Vomero Plus(less than 30m) and second pair of Superblast 2(200miles) in rotation with the guide.

I used to run in Clifton 9 Hoka, went to a running store and was recommended the GT2000-14. They’re absolutely brutal! Killing my legs and feet - needing to sell them. That’s the only review I can give you of those shoes

https://preview.redd.it/udgsl8zv769g1.jpeg?width=2732&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1dab39fd684c4435242bf48984cc5711019c00cf With the Nimbus... now much better with the Mizun Inspire and the Asics GT2000-14