GT-2000 14

I wouldn't recommend Evo. It's got a narrow base, a curved last, and soft foam. It's not very stable. Your Adidas SL2s are more stable. You could consider picking up a mild stability shoe to provide some extra support, which will reduce the medial strain and promote healing. Instead of Nova 5, check out GT 2000 14. It's a lighter mild stability shoe updated with a Novablast trampoline pod and Flytefoam Blast Max. I also have a pair of Superblast 2. For a super trainer it's actually stable and packs a good punch. Hoka Arahi 8 is also a lighter model that uses an H frame that centers your foot and guides it. If you're looking for a plush all day cruiser that also has a touch of bounce, Saucony Hurricane 25 is hard to beat. It's pretty light for its size and uses a dual foam layer for stability and responsiveness. Currently one of my favorites.

I've read and responded to several posts that are similar to yours and I get bummed out by the direction that the running shoe industry has taken. It's true that stability shoes are over prescribed, but there are runners like us that can truly benefit from rotating them in. I have some stability needs like you and absolutely loved Nova 4 and 5. The performance stability market was narrow before but it's all but gone now. Saucony Tempus 1 and 2 were my top choices. Firm, reliable, responsive, and reasonably light. I hit a few PRs in them and they were great long run shoes. Brooks Hyperion GTS and Launch GTS were runner ups, but their rides were flat and boring. Saucony and Brooks discontinued them. The remaining market is basically a bunch of big clunkers like Kayano, Glycerin, NB 860, and Adrenaline, that tip scales at over 12 ounces in my size. The best stability performance option right now is the recently redesigned Asics GT 2000 14. Updates include a new Flytefoam Blast Max midsole and a Novablast style trampoline pod in the forefoot. It's a lighter stability shoe. Unfortunately Asics ruined the fit. Kinda like elf shoes, the toebox has a quick, narrow taper and is pointy. The traction is subpar. It's a fair weather run shoe and isn't good for this time of the year. Hoka Arahi 8 is lighter option but the outdated EVA is DOA, it's bulky, and also suffers from poor traction. Saucony Guide 18 are also lighter but offer zero in terms of performance. Look into stable neutral shoes, or try a pair of Asics Superblast 2. I picked up a pair of SB2 and couldn't be happier with the stability and performance. It runs like a stable neutral shoe to me. It feels like an upgraded version of Nova 4 (my personal favorite).

I have a history of posterior tib tendonitis and rotate many of the stability models mentioned in the comments. If you didn't get along well with Kayano 31, you probably won't like the 32s. I have both pairs and they are generous in the toe box and midfoot. Asics GT 2000 14 and Saucony Tempus 2 (which is being discontinued) are lighter performance models. Both shoes are narrower than Kayano 31. Asics incorporates a forefoot trampoline pod and Flytefoam Blast Max, while Saucony packs some of their Pebax foam and a rocker bottom into the midsole. Their rides are noticeably lighter and more energetic than Kayano. I hit a couple of PRs running in Tempus. It's the most efficient stability shoe I've run in. I also have a pair of Saucony Hurricane 25. It's a great daily max cushion trainer. Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 is similar. I stopped running in Adrenalines because they're stiff clunkers. I've run in New Balance 860 v14 and Vongo v6. Both fit narrow. A stability plane runs through the midsole and works with the geometry to achieve stability. The ride is soft and smooth. Despite a subtle bounce, they feel heavy and bulky. IMO the Goldilocks performance shoe is Saucony Tempus 2, the daily trainer is Saucony Hurricane 25.

Arahi is a lighter stability shoe and provides unobtrusive stability. If you're used to it, don't get the Kayano. It's max stability and it's a lot of shoe. Check out Asics GT 2000 14 that's going to be released next week. Asics updated it with their FF Max Blast and added a Novablast style trampoline pod to the forefoot. It's a light and nimble stability shoe. The updated version should provide more pop and a smoother ride than version 13. Also take a look at Saucony Tempus 2. It is a top performer in the light stability category, incorporating Saucony's PB superfoam and an efficient rocker. I've run in both. Half marathon in GT 13s, 5k PB in Tempus.

I've run in just about every stability model on the market. I wouldn't race in Kayano 32 personally. It's too heavy and clunky. It makes a great training shoe, though. I'd recommend something lighter and easier to turn over. My current favorite is Hoka Arahi 8. It's lighter and the ride is smooth. It doesn't return much energy, but the rocker keeps you rolling through the gait cycle. Another option is Asics GT 2000 14. It's been updated with a Novablast style trampoline pod and Flytefoam Blast Max. Although it's in the neutral category, Asics Superblast 2 is more like a stable neutral shoe. One of my favorite long run shoes. Solid choice for a half marathon.

You mentioned you have higher arched feet and want a versatile shoe that can handle easy, long, and tempo runs. All the shoes you mentioned are great. Having run in many versions of the shoes you listed, I wouldn't recommend Asics GT because it is designed for runners with flat arches who overpronate. I love New Balance 1080 v14, but it's a very soft and slow shoe that excels at chewing up miles. Clifton 10 isn't very responsive either. Novablast 5 is a solid daily trainer that's lighter and has a bouncy ride. It's the most versatile shoe on your short list.

Unfortunately the stability market has very few choices. For a while there, Saucony and Brooks introduced light performance models, but discontinued them. If you can still find a pair of Saucony Tempus 2 in your size, it's a narrow shoe that packs some super foam and an efficient rocker. One of the best shoes I've ever run in. Nailed a few PRs in them. Asics updated the GT 2000.14 with a Novablast style trampoline pod and Flytefoam Blast Max. It's a lightweight stability shoe that fits narrow. I know you have a negative experience with Hoka Arahi. I have a new pair of 8s that I'm loving. I've run in many versions of Arahi. For me, Hoka nailed this one. I've also run in Gaviotas but as you said they fit wide.

The shoes I keep coming back to are the ones that fit well, are comfortable, and offer firm, reliable cushioning. Those are key characteristics that make me want to run in them day in and day out and purchase next year's model. Comfortable shoes with good support keep me running injury free. This is why I keep coming back to GT 2000. It's a simple stability trainer that works. It's not stacked too high, it's not too soft, and it's not too heavy. It checks most boxes and it's reasonably priced.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24/25 is a max stability shoe that is available in narrow. Having run in this model and the Glycerin GTS for many years, Brooks has narrowed the fit over the past year or two. Brooks has a good return policy in case they aren't for you. This year I've run in New Balance 860 v14 and Vongo v6. Both are stability shoes with a narrower fit. Despite Altra's reputation for being roomy, the Altra Experience Form was actually too tight for me in the midfoot, even though I sized up. Asics GT 2000 is a staple in my rotation. I recently picked up a pair of Asics Gel Excite 11. Although it's not a stability shoe, it has wide sole flaring, a straight last, sidewall support, and a rocker. The heel is actually wider than most stability models. I was pleasantly surprised by the support, stability, and versatility. Smokes the GT.

I have a nice rotation of shoes that includes everything from the bargain firm running Asics Gel Excite, Asics 'Blast line, and carbon plated shoes. No disrespect to my high end shoes, but I prefer shoes that are lower to the ground and firmer. I mean yeah the super light and bouncy shoes feel fast and all, but over long miles a firmer shoe just feels more comfortable and stable to me. There are "real" running shoes on the market that aren't two inch sponges. Brooks Ghost, Saucony Ride/Kinvara, and Mizuno Wave Rider are some examples of neutral models. Asics GT 2000/Kayano, Brooks Adrenaline, Saucony Guide, and Mizuno Wave Inspire are firm stability models.

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

I have asics gts with flat feet and I do like them but also I wear custom orthotics so I’m not sure how great the asics do on their own 🤷‍♀️

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.

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

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

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 have worn ASICS GT 2000 for over ten years. The newest iteration GT 2000 14 are horrible. I tied them as I normally would and the tops of my feet chafed badly within minutes. I loosened them as much as possible and they feel a little too loose. Also the toe area is a lot more pinched and I am getting a lot of friction on my pinky toes. Either way, they gotta go. I’m going to return them, but my old GT 2000s are beat to hell. I really need a replacement shoe. I pronate pretty severely, my arches are very low, and I have very narrow feet. I wear a 7.5 narrow in the ASICS. I have tried HOKAs but they were way too wide. I have also tried the ASICS Gel Kayano but couldn’t get them to fit comfortably. I tried new balance like a decade ago and just didn’t like them, but I’d be open to trying them again. I could really use some recommendations! Thank you ☺️ (i read the rules)