ASICS GT 2000 8 review

Who should buy the ASICS GT 2000 8

You should definitely consider the GT 2000 8 from ASICS if you need: 

• a moderate stability shoe (for mild overpronation)
• road running shoe
• daily trainer

Who should NOT buy it

If you're a supinator (feet roll outward), you can disregard the ASICS GT 2000 8. Look through these neutral running shoes instead. 

ASICS GT 2000 8 vs. 7

Almost all testers agree that the 8th edition of the ASICS GT 2000 is a "much-improved" version of its predecessor. They all say: 

• "It has less weight." (10.6 oz vs 10.4 oz in US M 9) 
• "The Flyte Foam midsole is softer." 
• "It's more breathable." 

Doesn't overdo stability

Unlike other stability shoes, the ASICS GT 2000 8 lives up to its promise of support that's not overbearing. 

To this, runners agree. According to them, it delivers a "highly stable" ride but with a feel of a neutral running shoe. 

Comfortably secure

The engineered mesh upper is not just soft. It also has a sock-like wrap that amps up the shoe's support and does not irritate the foot. 

According to testers, it's snug from the heel to the midfoot, and opens just enough in the forefoot. 

The ASICS GT 2000 8 is mighty cozy

Although the shoe's collar and tongue are very padded, they do not block out airflow.

Experts who have tested the shoe out in hot weather conditions report that they never felt warm in the shoe. 

Efficient transitions

This is thanks to the flex grooves on the outsole of the GT 2000 8. It allows the natural motions of the foot, heel-to-toe transitions are easy and seamless. 

Not all support shoes are boring

"Highly responsive." 

This is how reviewers describe the ASICS GT 2000 8. The Flyte Foam midsole has a tinge of bounce, adding pep to every step. 

It's so energetic, road runners say they didn't have to exert so much effort to maintain their pace.

Protective as hell

True to how it's always been, the Gel tech placed in the shoe's rearfoot eat up all the impact; there are NO reports of achy feet and legs. 

Durability level: A 10/10

The ASICS GT 2000 8 nails it in this department. With its AHAR outsole, it's a solid tank. 

Even after hundreds of miles, experts say the shoe is holding up "extremely well." 

The ASICS GT 2000 8 is still not the lightest

Although it sheds off some weight, critics still find the shoe "quite heavy," especially for a daily trainer.