GT-2000 5 Men's Running Shoe

Update 2016-12-08Just got blue pair I ordered and they look really good too. These blue colored versions will go good with a lot of my athletic attire.See 13 pics attached. The pics with Under Armour leggings are with a different shoe not the Asics but will look good with these blue Asic GT-2000 5s.######################I've been a Nike shoe fan for many years and always ran in neutral shoes...Recently I've had issues with over pronation ( foot rolling inward at ankle ) which required a shoe with " motion control ".Nike used to make running shoes with " motion control " that were very good 6 yrs ago but stopped for some reason making them. I just ran out of my supply of shoes. ( I stock up on shoes once I find pairs that I like, are comfortable, have great cushion, stability, arch support & motion control ).I discovered Brooks Beast 14s & 16s late August and Brooks GTS 17s in late October and they are phenomenal running shoes ( see my reviews for Beast 16s & GTS 17s for more details ).Love Brooks Beast 16s for cushion, support & stability.Love Brooks GTS 17s because they are light and have excellent but a little less cushion, support & stability than Beast 16s...I also like having various styles of running shoes and flexibility to alternate and use different pairs depending on mood and/or style want to wear on any given day.I just learned about Asics' GT-2000 5 & GEL-Foundation 12s about a week earlier.2016-12-08 Update:I just received the blue version of the same shoe and the look great. The blue version will also match my blue Under Armour leggings too.See pics###########################AsicGT 2000 5s are equivalent to Brooks GTS 17Foundation 12s are equivalent to Beast 16sI just received my first pair of GT-2000 5:They are very comfortable, snug and fit very good right out of the box, yet they are not too tight.There's plenty of room in the toe box area and the heels are snug and feel great inside the heel cup.The shoes look very good, cushion is good but feels a little squishy all around the heel area, but not as squishy as the Asic Keyano 23s.While arch support is there, it feels a lil weak.I'll wear them around inside house for awhile before taking them outside, just in case arch support and possibly cushion isn't firm enough and I have to return shoes to get full refund.Real test will come when used outside for several consecutive miles in one session...My initial impression of the GT-2000 5s is they are a very good looking shoe, feel great, are very comfortable; however, I think they may not be as comfortable on a 3 to 7 mile walk or run as cushion & arch support may compress or collapse too much.I'm a big guy so if you're light, then it probably won't matter as much...I bought following Brooks since 8.30.16 because once I find a shoe that fits and feels good, I load up on them.2 - beast 14s ( different colors )7 - beast 16s ( different colors )2 - gts 17s. ( different colors )I bought following Asics couple of days ago:GT-2000 5 - 1 BlackGT-2000 5 - 1 BlueFoundation 12 - 112s won't be shipped until 1.4.17.As mentioned earlier the GT-2000 5s feel great out of the box and that is a good sign. Hope they feel just as great after 3 to 8 mile walk and/or run.Highly recommend you try them if you're in the market for brand new pair of shoes that are stable and have cushion but are not too ridgid...Beast 16s Extreme Motion Control, Cushion & Stability.Beast 14s same as 16s, but less: Motion Control, Cushion & Stability, but still good.GTS 17s are very light compared to Beast 14s & 16s and have less Motion Control, Cushion and Stability than 14s or 16s yet they are still exceptional. I wear GTS 17s every day, every where primarily because they are 99% all black.Asic GT-2000 5s are equivalent to Beast GTS 17s, but feel more cushy & slightly less ridgid and less arch support, but they are good.Foundation 12s are equivalent to Beast 16s and should be more sturdy & more ridgid, yet have more cushion, arch support and motion control than GT-2000 5. I've not received them yet so I only know what I've read and have been told by retailer which I trust because they have demonstrated integrity and have good credibility...Best of success in whatever you end up with...

This is my first pair of Asics shoes. I honestly never thought I would wear them. I happened to see them shopping one day and needed all black shoes. I tried them on and was pleasantly surprised with how they fit. So of course I checked amazon and they had them cheaper! So i bought them online instead. Some details I like are listed below:-Wide toe box. I have very wide feet so these fit awesome! I don't have to worry about having sore feet for the first several days of wearing them.-Most of the shoe is made of a mesh material. These are great for the summer as it helps prevent athletes foot with the sweat.-All black!! Most companies are getting away from all black shoes. Anymore its difficult to find all black athletic shoes.-Comfy overall. From day 1 i didn't have any issues with sore feet from breaking these shoes in.- For anyone who runs at night you know all about wearing reflective clothes. These shoes have a small reflective area on the back of the sneakers to help light you up! Another great feature about the Asics GT-1000.The only thing that may effect some choices are they are not very waterproof. With being mostly made of mesh material your feet will get wet quicker then other shoes. But just stay out of the puddles and you will be good!

I was do for new running shoes and wanted to try something new. I typically wear New Balance 11.5 4E. I had heard great things about Brooks so started out trying them. Unfortunately 11.5 4E in Brooks was to big, and 11 was to small. Then I gave these ASICS a try. Awesome shoe! True to size. If you are a New Balance person the same size should fit you. Shoes have a great sole, cushioned without being to soft. They wear very well right otu of the box and required very little break in. I'm very pleased with this shoe and may purchase another pair for backup! My only wish is that Amazon carried more colors in the wide sizes.

Overall I'm happy with this running shoe. I wore out a couple of GT-1000 3's which I was very happy with. They lasted, and provided great support. The construction of the shoes seems similar. One very important thing to note is that my version 3's were size 8.5, and fit perfectly. Ordered the same size and should have paid attention to other reviews. 8.5 is a bit tight, but I'm going to keep these anyway and use for walking, not running. I did not request a return. Seller emailed me several times asking if everything was OK and offering help if not. As mentioned I chose not to return. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 only because it's difficult for me to rate a running shoe as soon as I purchase it. In my opinion, they have to be evaluated over time. That may not seem fair, but I'm being urged to post a review, and if so, that's how it's gonna be.

Great product at a great price. I use the product for daily running, after a couple of months of use the shoe is very reliable, endures time like a champion, I do not run a lot, probably 30 to 40 miles a week, but still feels and perform like the first day.The break in process on this pair seem to be a little longer than expected, They are not bad out of the box by no means, but the box and toes felt a little tight for the first 20 miles or so, after that they loosen up a bit.Keep in mind this is an arc support shoe, with that being said the shoe weight and thickness is in line with the type of shoe, a little bulkier than a regular shoe.This is a decent training shoe and it is highly recommended if you are looking for a training shoe and you don't want to spend a lot.

Used to be a great shoe but after years and many pairs, ASICS has been fooling around with the sizing and I've gone from wearing 10.5 (model 3) to 11 (model 4), to now 11.5 with the model 5 (but with too much lateral room in the toe-box). My feet stopped growing 30 years ago in case you're wondering.Also, with the 5s, the padded part of the ankle has shredded, exposing the foam, after only 300km. This has never happen to me with previous models of the GT-2000s.Looking for a new brand.

Love the blue GT 2000's THANK YOU 🤝🏃‍♂️

Very good running shoes. Supportive and help with posterior shin spints. No joint discomfort on the tread mill.

I bought this shoe for work because I need some kind of stability shoe for my tendinitis that's black. They're very comfortable shoes only problem I'm currently having is the toe area of the shoes are a bit narrow. Other then that these are overall great shoes

Good shoes