GT-2000 6

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)

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 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 🤷‍♀️

Additional 10% off if you're a new customer as well! GT-2000s are my go-to as well. Can't seem to justify more expensive shoes when these work so well

I pronate and have had to deal with interior tibial tendinitis - shoe wise, I have used Brooks glycerine gts, Saucony Tempus and ASICS GT-2000s all with good success. I usually supplement with Spenco Total Support high arch insoles. I run everything 5k through marathon (Marathon #3 is in 2 weeks.)

Maybe Gel-Kayano or GT-2000. They’re a little heavier but pretty supportive. I used the GT-2000 when I came back to running not too long ago. As for your topic question. It’s really runner dependent, but ASICS do keep hitting for me. Love the SB2s and the Magic Speed 5. I like Adidas, Saucony, and NB too. I don’t trust Nike. I’ve had Nike shoes just fall apart on me.

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).