ASICS - GT-2000 v3 4E

I run with the good old GT 2000 (extra wide version) and it works pretty well for my wide feet. Gel Keyano was quite similar when I tested them out, I tried a ton of shoes at 5 different places, whereof two were running shoe specialist places before I settled, did some measurements and running analysis with their equipment as well to find the right pair for me.

When I started running, I was put in Asics by the local running shoe store experts. That shoe (GT 2000 3) for well in standard width even though I've mostly needed wide fit. Then my next pair was the same model in a wide fit, but somehow they were narrower than my first pair. For my next pair, I tried moving up to the GT 2000 6, also in wide fit. They were better, but still didn't feel as good as my first pair of Asics. For my daily wear shoes, I've been wearing Adidas and Nike wide fit for over 20 years. I've switched to Nike for my running shoes in the last 5 years. For me, the fit is much more important than the technology. I don't want to spend too much, so I'm probably using low to mid-tier running shoes, and I've tried several models that I rotate between. I've been rotating between Zoom Structure, Pegasus, Winflow, and Vomero since last August. The first two were from right before the COVID shutdowns in 2020, and then I didn't run for almost 3 years. After being much more consistent in my training, I'm between 300 and 400 miles on all 4 pairs and will need to replace them soon.

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)

I like the Asics GT line for running but not really for general gym purposes. They're the only thing that's comfortable for me for running.

I personally think about them less as something “fixing” your run and more as giving you increased control over your steps — but often at a trade off of speed. I personally love the ASICS GT line because they’re not as springy as a lot of other shoes on the market. I run slowly on windy roads in a hilly neighborhood, so I like shoes with more structure to help me around tighter turns and to allow me to feel the ground more. The only way to really know if a shoe works for you is to try it on and test it out. You might like the extra stability, or you might find it too restricting.

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.)

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).

Also an Asics fan. I alternate between the GT-2000 and the Gel-Keyano. I wear narrows, so I am limited to certain models.

When I started running 10 years ago I went to a local store to buy the right pair for me. I ended up getting GT-2000 because they said I was pronating. After my first 10km easy run I started having knee pain I never had. Returned the pair and bought neutral shoes and the knee pain disappeared. I think the diagnosis for pronation was good but the correction with the GT2000 was to important for me. As some people said here, better buy neutral one and if you have doubts, go see a professional that will adjust soles for you