ASICS GT-2000 7 Men's Running Shoe Review

I bought these after several years of using the Brooks S-257, which I bought from a local company which put customers on a treadmill and video recorded their gaits, and then recommended shoes (sadly no longer in business). Since that time I have been a less-than-serious runner, but in the last 2 years decided to get more serious/consistent about running. 257's got to the point of some pain after I would run a 5K, so I decided to start looking for a replacement.So as a complete novice, I know NOTHING about running shoes. I remember that I'm a mild over-pronator with somewhat flat feet. Time for Google.I started out with Brooks, because after all, they lasted me several years and were comfortable (if a bit heavy). Of course my trusty 257's have since been long discontinued. So after reading a lot of comparisons and reviews, I had to decide between (previous model) Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 (on clearance, good price), or the new model Adrenaline GTS 19. Being frugal, I figured the 18's would be the best bet (saving $40). Also ordered the ASICS Mens Gel-Cumulus 19.The Cumulus are not great at all. They felt half broken-in after the first run, and my feet and hips were in some pain for a couple of days.. NOPE.Next run, GTS 18. Not as bad as the Cumulus, but still had that shockey kind of tired pain in my feet after running. The pain and tired would last a day or more, so no good. Was really surprised that such a highly-rated shoe would hurt my feet and hips! So, time to bite the bullet and spend the dough-rey-me. Decided I would do my own comparison and ordered the Asics GT-2000 7 and these GTS 19.Was excited about the "rail" in the GTS 19. Revolutionary. Awesome. Best thing since sliced bread... but not for me. They really feel fine for the first mile or so (which I run in around 7 minutes), but then fatigue begins to set in, and I really have to kinda watch my gait. By mile two still ok, but have to begin considering my steps. The shoes are feeling kinda thin. I mean... I'm getting tired, and what form I may have becomes less than professional. Have to pay attention to try to monitor each step. But.. I only have 1.1 miles left. As I draw to a finish I don't care much about my gait. I'm just dragging my tired rear-end across the finish. At this point, I'm more concerned with salvaging my time and trying to finish strong and keep that spring in my step. BUT, my feet are feeling a bit worn (no pain, just tired), and feel like I should concentrate on each step, or I might actually hurt my feet.Also noticed that the tongue area was kind of rubbing the front of my ankle in an uncomfortable way. The shoe never really felt secure on my foot. I personally do not like tight-fitting shoes, but no matter how loose I tied them, the opening around the ankle felt stiff and kinda annoying. Like a stiff collar on a shirt. Is this really my best option?????Yesterday I tried out the Asics GT 2000 7. I ran my second best ever time. I didn't even think much about it. My feet never hurt, I don't remember actively concentrating on how my steps were coming down. I sit here typing this the next day, and my feet or hips don't hurt at all Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems to me that the Asics are more like my classic 257's.The GTS 19's will be going back. The Asics GT 2000 7 is really a great shoe (for me).

I use these as walking shoes. Before I bought them I used a tennis (as in the game) shoe and found I was getting blisters on my toes. These ASICS are much lighter than the tennis shoes and have more room in the toe area to avoid the blister problem. I would say they are most useful in linear activities like walking or running for that reason. They might not be as useful in lateral activities like tennis or basketball.They are so good and comfortable that this is the second pair I bought recently (as a spare pair)!

Let's face it, running shoes are going to cost you some cash. The best way to buy is to buy last years model. These arent Jordan's... no one knows what year you are wearing. I love the GT-2000 line. I have narrow feet so these fit just right with not much wiggle room.The heal has a texture that prevents slipping, so I'd wear a decently tall sock to prevent blistering on long runs.Extremely comfortable for everyday use as well as trail runs off pavement.

These shoes are fairly comfortable, but I purchased the wide and I don’t think they are wide, just a bit tight in the toe box. Size is true, it’s just the width. These seem durable and my last pair of GT-1000 were extremely durable and seemed much wider.

I bought these for my adult son, who is a cross-country type runner but with a bad disk in his low back from landing a huge jump in Xtreme Rollerblading. The GT-2000 7 is his 4th or 5th pair of Asics after being fitting for them years ago in the top local Running store, where they let him run around the block in each of their shoes. They also showed us how the top running shoes from specialty sporting goods stores won't twist in the arch, unlike the lower grade versions sold in big box stores.FWIW, I am not a runner, so I do not like the denser foam of the hard core running shoes, and currently wear the plush‐but-supportive Asics Kahuna 8s.With his bad disk, my son was very sensitive to impact, and could tell the difference in the shock absorption of new shoes vs 6 month old. He wears his Asics everywhere since they are so comfortable. They all eventually blow out the fabric on the sides around the pinky toes, even though he has average size feet and weighs around 150 lbs., and the Wides (EE) were too wide for him. Also the soles would get slick and slippery for running outside on the trails or where dirt washes across the paved paths when it rains. I tried to have him wear the new pair just for running and the old for 'everyday about town' wear, but that was fruitless since the new shoes always look a lot nicer. The black and white '7s look fantastic with everything and do not show dirt like the light or obnoxiously bright colors.One thing I have noticed is that some Asics models do not have adequate toe protection, and those need to be avoided. On Amazon, one can pick from several generations and find a GT-2000 that is well made and a decent color for around $90‐$120. That is better than our local Running store, once we discovered all they ever did was put him in the newest model of the same shoe, and often the in-stock color selection sucked. Paying full retail for an ugly color also sucked.So my best recommendation is if you are a runner who wears out a pair of running shoes every year, when you find a shoe you really like at a good price, buy 2 or 3 pairs. The shoe techonology does not change that much and the new plastic rubbers do not oxidize, yellow, & break down with time like the older natural latex-based rubbers (and foams) used in older or cheaper running and gym shoes.