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Ms.Terry Ryder
May 20, 2020
Great shoe for running & everyday wear!
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.
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William S. Burns Jr.
January 30, 2020
Very Comfortable!
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)!
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Good shoes, runs a size small
The shoes work for me. I like the fit, looks, and price. This is the second pair I've purchased as the first is ready for replacement. These shoes wear normally. I could probably get 300 miles, but I typically replace running shoes at around 225-250 miles. Be aware, they run small like all the running shoes I've tried in recent years. I wear a 9 dress shoe, but a size 10 running shoe.
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drvsrt
September 23, 2019
Good, comfortable shoe
I've used Asics for several years in running. The key difference with this version from last year is the added outer wear protection. Last year's had a simple mesh that wore very quickly, however, this years could easily take scuffs without issue around the toe box. I originally got these for running, but found out that I'm better suited for the NB 880s. But, these Asics are very comfortable and cushioned to wear for daily tasks/walking so I use them as my daily shoe.
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Wayne J. Guglielmo
December 12, 2018
Terrific Addition to the Asics GT 2000 Series
I've been wearing Asics GT 2000 running shoes for years and have always found they suited my running style and mileage very well. But after the middling-to-poor reviews that the GT 2000 6 series garnered, I was concerned: had the GT 2000 series run its course? I'm happy to report it hasn't, not at least by the evidence of the GT 2000 7. The shoes feels lighter than the previous entries in the series, but its support, especially in the heel box, is superb. The front of the shoe also does a very good and very noticeable job of distributing the force of my foot hitting the running surface. The shoe is also stylish--I bought mine in black/white--with flexible meshing around the front. I was nervous about the purchase--but I shouldn't have been. Terrific shoe.
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Chris Young
March 30, 2019
So far so good - 4 month review
No visible breakdown after 4 months of daily use. I don't use them for running, but I walk a lot everyday and they've held up well. The tread has shown any wear yet.The fabric is pretty impressive, no holes and doesn't pickup dirt. The yellow is still coming through bright as day! I'd hesitate to say stain resistant, but I havent done anything special to keep them clean aside from the ocassional hose down and toss in the dryer.Laces also show no wear.Im very happy that these pair of shoes are holding up so well and are so, so comfortable!P.S. Yes, I wrote this review waiting at Les Schwabs. So these shoes are holding up well on the PNW.
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