Experience Running Perfection: ASICS GT2000-12 Review, the Best Mild Stability Shoe 2023
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- This video is a review of ASICS GT2000-12 running shoes. The ASICS GT2000-12 are the latest addition to the ASICS GT2000 series and are touted as the best mild stability shoes on the market.
If you're looking for a running shoe that offers great stability and Mildness, then the ASICS GT2000-12 is the perfect choice for you! In this review, we'll take a look at the features of the ASICS GT2000-12 and give you our thoughts on whether they're worth purchasing.
This is the best update in a long time. I’ve been getting back in after a bad injury and this is the right combination of cushion and stability. I work at a running shoe store, so my options are profound, but I find myself reaching for the GT most mornings
totally agree
@@FordyRuns
I'm 400 lbs. Just ordered
1) Asics GT 2000 11
2) Asics Gel Nimbus 25
3) Brooks Dyad 11
Which of these do you think will be the most comfortable for me to walk in, but still safe. Can't have the sole crushing under the weight of walking around.
They arrive tomorrow. Will pick the best pair. Just wondering if you have an opinion.
I'm loving these shoes! A great all rounder for me. I find them great for tempo runs.
totally agree with your statement it became my daily driver i don't get shin pain any more.
Asics did an amazing job with this version ! great video
Great to hear!
I bought it from ASICS direct and at first I had some issues with rubbing against the side of my foot. I’ve changed the lacing and after 100km in the shoe including an hour of non stop running I was surprised how good my legs felt after running in them. They are working for me.
Hi man, appreciate your honest reviews so far on your channel! :)
Here I have a complete different experiance:
My (left foot is somewhere between EU 44 and 44,5 and my) longer right foot is excactly EU 45,5. I'm currently 90kg / 198lbs, 1,80m / 5,9 feet. My faster pace is like 5:15min/km and my slower pace is somewhere 5:50 - 6:00 min/km (I'm not able to run even slower - i don't know how this can be done). I can run fast up to 1 hour max and total i never run for longer than 1:30h and/or 17km. Usually in the 8km range.
I have in Asics EU 46 (which is US 11,5, which rounds UP to EU 46).
I have GT2000 6 and 9, now freshly a brand new 12.
I NEVER had such a hard brick on my feet! As a default heel striker, i hit the heel and then the shoe falls like a tree to smash the ground, as if there was no midsole at all!
I NEVER experianced anythink like it! I just read positive reviews, positive tests, youtube videos etc, of the "old, boring, dull, hard, etc GT2000 getting new technilogy and is the best mild stability shoe ever" etc.
How disappointing! Ok, i did 1 short 5km run in them. I was hoping, that since I'm on the heavier side, a firmer sole should be better to not sink in too much etc. but hey, after all those reviews and now this experiance, I'm aksing myself what if it is JUST MY pair that is soo stiff?
I'm thinking of buying GT2000 v10 and v11 online to test them at home to see how they feel compared to my v6, v9 and v12 and then decide which shoes to keep and which to sell.
I run very inconsistently, but am very motivated to get back into running. I purchased a Novablast 4 TR and ran 11km (half of which was trail) with pauses for a few excercises and then a week later the wings for life app run. After 1:30h and 16km my quads were absolutely DONE. Also, my medial arch was sore - which i NEVER experianced in my life before. Ha, that must be the neutral shoe, because until now i always ran in my GT2000 v6 and then v9! (and my red Gel Fujitrabuco for trails).
Also after those superb reviews of the Noosa Tri 15 i got one (used for 38km) pair second hand - nice! This will be my stiffer, summer, barefoot streetshoe as a contrast to the highly stacked, soft Novabolast 4 TR!
Now I wanted to get a third shoe, for long runs or stability of the softer Novablast 4 TR makes my feet or arch sore...
Long story short: How long do you think I have to run in this GT2000 v12 until it softens up to beeing able ti run in them? Because right now they are unusable bricks!
I even experimented with strikes - from my default heel strike to extreme (feeling fo me) forefoot strike, going back bit by bit to mid foot and heel again.
After 20min in my first run i managed to land perfectly on the whole shoe at once, which made the smashing sound (of the forefoot hiting the ground after heel strike) disappear completely. AND it felt good! Unfortunately the window to this "perfect midfoot strike?) is VERY narrow. I just managed to find it again one time after that and only for a few seconds.
Most of the time i felt like i was clumsy trampleing on my forefoot, and then heel again, which made me feel the inside of my right knee again, which is still a thing after the last long run.
Bought this last weekend. My first stability shoes 😍❤️ Tried it and I love it!
GT2000/12 is the best stability option on the market, light stable with pop. premium shoe and feels great easy runs upto 4min/km
I’ve been waiting for this review. It’s a great shoe! I do find it a tad long, but very comfortable and stable.
It is indeed a delight of shoes to use for running !
The GT 2000 12 shoes made me forget the awesome Kayano Lite 3 that was one of the best shoes I have used in 2022/2023 ! The only thing now that I miss from my old Kayano Lite 3 is that Asics didn't use again their best laces ever made for cushioning shoes.
Good afternoon. Thanks for this information about the gt2000 12. The novablast 4 is coming....... Like to Fordy. A nice monday for everyone.
it is but for some reason I am still not allowed to talk about it
Hey Fordy! Fantastic content as always! Interesting perspective on this one! I have been in Kayano 30 for a bit and was hoping to jump into a new Vongo V6 (or wait for Tempus V2), but may have to give this one a look! Hope your training is going well and go CRUSH NYC. South Carolina is routing for you!
SOUTH CAROLINA!! Thats crazy thank you!
Kayano 30 is my first stability shoe I really like and really enjoy running in. Finally something that addresses my pronation without killing my feet due to firmness and/ or pressure on my arch (like Tempus and all the others did).
The amount of cushioning is very enjoyable. Not interested in its little brother reviewed here because I'm not giving up comfort that Kayano 30 provides for a little livelier ride.
I like this trend with high stack and new, better foams, even with this version of EVA (FF Blast +), which is infinitely better than the classic firm and dull EVA. There is some liveliness in Blast+, not too much, but it's there.
I see new Novablast 4 is coming, it might be interesting shoe under condition the price is close to reasonable like with the previous model.
I had to wait for 3-4 months, I think, for Kayano 30 to become reasonably priced (I paid ca 150 €). Asics made a few good shoes lately, just the pricing is a big problem.
Till the prices drop, I usually lose the interest for the particular shoe. Paying 200 € for the shoe with EVA foam, no matter how good version it is, is just stupid, in my opinion.
If it were PEBA, that would be much different proposition.
Saucony ride 17 could be interestimg
@@djbeama Agree.
Excellent review. Would you pair these with a Super blast for stability although a super blast is described as neutral? What would you suggest is quicker?
I’ve just purchased these for my half marathon training….would these be fine to wear on the actual half or should I buy a specific race day shoe? (Over pronation)
Discovered that ASICS has a TR version goodness!
I used to run in GT-2000, but they lost stability when they went to the knit upper design. So I changed to Brooks Adrenaline and is very happy with the shoe that easily does 1200 km which the GT-2000 struggled to do. Only downside is that I don't think it is a fast running shoe and the upper goes bad so can't use it for walks etc. after it is worn down as a running shoe.
Well for you to make that claim it really must be that good! I was put in Asics on day 1 (GT1000) I’ve recently been enjoying running in the GT2000 V11’s and I’ve loved being back there…so looks like I’ll be making a ‘Fordy recommend’ purchase on the V12 👍🏻
hope you enjoy
Thanks for this. I just bought the Kayano 30 and then I saw your review. I wish I had bought the GT-2000 instead. I don't really like the 10mm heel to toe drop on the Kayano. The GT-2000 is lower at 8. How is the toe box on the GT-2000 compared to the Kayano 30? I need some room in that area.
I bought the GT 2000 12 Wide Version, specifically for extra toe box room.
Great review Fordy, enough cushioning for long runs? Need to replace my vongo v5 and I don’t fancy the v6
Hmmmm prob not maybe the new glycerin a better shout when it comes out? 2mm more stack in that shoe and an improved outsole
Will hang on a bit then, thanks 😉
I’m fairly new into running so this might be a silly question, you said in the video you didn’t think you would run a marathon in this shoe, why is this that? Would you do a half? What shoe would you recommend for a race?
I do wear a half insole in my running shoes, would you suggest putting it in these as well or just stick to the shoe support? Thanks in advance.
Hey Fordy:
About to pull the trigger on the Guide 16 but now in doubt.
Is the GT2000 12 softer a less responsive ? (not fan of the Novablast sinking feeling, my preferences goes towards superblast firmness instead)
I'll be running in a pair of these for my upcoming marathon in a week and can't wait!
How did these go in your marathon? This is what I’m looking for as well. Some stability in a shoe for marathon distance.
@@duncanleyshon They worked well! I always wonder if a faster shoe would make a big difference, but am reluctant to try them as I've been told they'll injure me. I had a 17 minute PR in these and the shoes felt great the whole time.
@@DavidMellorCitSci awesome mate, well done! I have some Vaporfly 3’s and they are good for 21km for me but I start to get sore after that. I want some stability and I’m not a racer so I want comfort. I will give them a go. 👌🏼
Great review. I'm considering this to complement my 860v13 for faster session.
have a look at the brooks hyperion GTS
@@FordyRuns thanks for the recommendation. Apparently brooks doesn't carry the Hyperion GTS in my country only adrenaline GTS. I think I'm gonna go the store and try both the adrenaline GTS and Asics gt to see which one fits better, and lighter. I've tried both Mizuno's inspire and wave, they're both fit nice and comfy but weight just the same as the 860. All of em(Asics, brooks and mizunos) currently on sale at USD 100ish. So still within my budget. The puma forever run is $50 more. Which exactly what I paid for the 860 ($50).
Nice1 Fordy! Hows the arch support? Got flat feet and dont like too much picking in the arch
no probs for me
I got the same problem and I hated the kayano 30. I've ran in all shoes, and the only one for me is Asics gt 2000... Any other makes my feet ache so bad
@@MARTINCERVANTES01 good to know, thanks!
How the breathability of the upper compared to some of the other Asics shoes this year? Does this one run warm too?
Fordy...what would you use for race day that compares to this?
Would love to know how the gt2000 12 compares to the Saucony guide 15? Can't decide between them
Great review! When you say "possibly not for race day" - why not? What would be a better shoe?
I would use something with some carbon in tbh
Big fan of the ASICS GT-2000 12, I 100% agree with everything you said. I'm debating on if I should run a marathon in this shoe or not, as I have not found a racer that comes in a 2E wide. Thoughts on GT-2000 12 for a marathon distance?
Did it take time for the foam to soften as I feel the shoe is super firm
@@Laolu90 Good question! IMO, the foam didn't seem to soften up much, however the overall shoe. did hold up pretty well during the marathon distance. On balance, I think the GT-2000 is a good mix of both stability and cushion. Another good brand you should consider with a good cushioning system w/ a little stability is Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.
@@Miller-Time-Runner cheers for the recommendation I’ve heard good things about the ES 3. I’ve found that the GT 2000 has softened up slightly around after 30km, so it now feels like a mid stack daily trainer as opposed to a block of wood as it felt on the first two runs. I find this kind of shoe a good daily trainer companion to the more bouncier higher stacked ASICS shoes of new as it keeps the feet strong. I think the cumulus used to be that, but now it seems to have morphed into something resembling a nimbus/NB hybrid. It definitely needs time to break in though, and probably felt rougher for someone like me who’s only run on NB3 for the last year (two pairs).
@@Laolu90 Thank god i found your comment of "...after 30km, so it now feels like a mid stack daily trainer as opposed to a block of wood as it felt on the first two runs."
THANK GOD!
My (left foot is somewhere between EU 44 and 44,5 and my) longer right foot is excactly EU 45,5. I'm currently 90kg / 198lbs, 1,80m / 5,9 feet. My faster pace is like 5:15min/km and my slower pace is somewhere 5:50 - 6:00 min/km (I'm not able to run even slower - i don't know how this can be done). I can run fast up to 1 hour max and total i never run for longer than 1:30h and/or 17km. Usually in the 8km range.
I have in Asics EU 46 (which is US 11,5, which rounds UP to EU 46).
I have GT2000 6 and 9, now freshly a brand new 12.
I NEVER had such a hard brick on my feet! As a default heel striker, i hit the heel and then the shoe falls like a tree to smash the ground, as if there was no midsole at all!
I NEVER experianced anythink like it! I just read positive reviews, positive tests, youtube videos etc, of the "old, boring, dull, hard, etc GT2000 getting new technilogy and is the best mild stability shoe ever" etc.
How disappointing! Ok, i did 1 short 5km run in them. I was hoping, that since I'm on the heavier side, a firmer sole should be better to not sink in too much etc. but hey, after all those reviews and now this experiance, I'm aksing myself what if it is JUST MY pair that is soo stiff?
I'm thinking of buying GT2000 v10 and v11 online to test them at home to see how they feel compared to my v6, v9 and v12 and then decide which shoes to keep and which to sell.
I run very inconsistently, but am very motivated to get back into running. I purchased a Novablast 4 TR and ran 11km (half of which was trail) with pauses for a few excercises and then a week later the wings for life app run. After 1:30h and 16km my quads were absolutely DONE. Also, my medial arch was sore - which i NEVER experianced in my life before. Ha, that must be the neutral shoe, because until now i always ran in my GT2000 v6 and then v9! (and my red Gel Fujitrabuco for trails).
Also after those superb reviews of the Noosa Tri 15 i got one (used for 38km) pair second hand - nice! This will be my stiffer, summer, barefoot streetshoe as a contrast to the highly stacked, soft Novabolast 4 TR!
Now I wanted to get a third shoe, for long runs or stability of the softer Novablast 4 TR makes my feet or arch sore...
Long story short: How long do you think I have to run in this GT2000 v12 until it softens up to beeing able ti run in them? Because right now they are unusable pricks!
I even experimented with strikes - from my default heel strike to extreme (feeling fo me) forefoot strike, going back bit by bit to mid foot and heel again.
After 20min in my first run i managed to land perfectly on the whole shoe at once, which made the smashing sound (of the forefoot hiting the ground after heel strike) disappear completely. AND it felt good! Unfortunately the window to this "perfect midfoot strike?) is VERY narrow. I just managed to find it again one time after that and only for a few seconds.
Most of the time i felt like i was clumsy trampleing on my forefoot, and then heel again, which made me feel the inside of my right knee again, which is still a thing after the last long run.
@@philipppuchner1115 I actually had to retire the shoe after 80km and sell it. I had only one good run in them, but the rest were just painful and unpleasant. This shoe is made for a specific person with a specific gait and foot, and I (and probably yourself) am not that person. Shame, because they look awesome.
I just bought the Asics GT 2000 12 a week ago. I find them hard when I land on the pavement or road and my feet underneath towards the toes get a burning sensation from 5 to 6km and then i have to wriggle my toes abit while running to release this burning sensation.
Why is this? I normally run in the Saucony Guides but the 16s and 17s are too big at the toe area and was recommended the Asics GT 2000 12. And Im running comrades. I dont see myself running 85km in these shoes.
I have the Kayano 30 and do like it but its a bit clunky. Can i use these in conjunction with the Kayano for tempo days for example?
go for the brooks hyperion GTS
@@FordyRuns don't try these? I'm not moving from ASICS I Iove them 😂
Absolutely what I do.
Hey Fozzee,
FYI: I just returned my Kayano 30’s for the GTS2000 bc I also thought they were comfy but clunky. It’s a lot shoe, with that huge heal and foam stack, especially for a 5’5” man at 155 lbs. So far, the 2000 feels great, more streamlined, yet still wide base, good arch support, and super comfy. I also prefer lower 8mm drop vs 10 mm, and 32 stack of foam vs 40 on the Kayano. It keeps me closer and more connected to the ground without giving up comfort. Again, I am not a large, heavy man. Only a week after my return of Kayano 30, and, for what it’s worth, so far really love the French blue and orange one’s I have. Good luck to you!
Just ordered the GTX version for this disgusting Canadian winters. Hoping this solves some minor overpronating issues.
Do you think it’s better then the kayano in terms of stability?
Will these be good for a marathon under 4 hr. Im undcieded between these and novablast 4 . I have the nimbus 25 and hate it. Also have nova3 and like it .
Hey Fordy, how would you compare the GT 2000 12 to the Saucony Tempus?
Gt2000-12 is better. I have both.
Do you find it that much better than the gym 2000 11?
What’s the width like? I have a wide foot. Great video
They come in wide and extra wide :)
Great info!
Glad it was helpful!
How would you compare this to the New Balance Vongo V6?
Asics' stability shoes' outsole seems to have better traction than their neutral shoes'.
I love my GT2000 12, better than the kayano 30!
Both has their place for me
Would supinators be ok to wear this shoe?
Oh yes
Sizing? I am “ in between” i go Down in hoka Rincon and true in saucony ride…. 😵💫
Brilliant shoe.I'm enjoying running again ❤❤❤ boring. Yes, I don't care it works well for me. It does mostly everything 👍👍
I have just tried it and don't like it at all. Yes, the stability elements work subtle. But though the midsole reads FFBlast+, it is very hard, probably only a thin layer of FFBlast+ on top of something else. And it gives me no transition from heel to toe, makes me slow. For a trainer, I find it to hard, for a speed shoe it is to slow. Not the right shoe for me.
Hard? Hope you haven't got a fake pal 😢
Did you use the shoe more than once? If so did the foam soften up? I’ve been having the same problem too.
Buenas tardes, necesito que me ayuden porfavor a emcontrar zapatillas anchas para pronador, peso 86 kilos y las quiero para correr mayormente entre asfalto y tierra. Gracias. Tengo el modelo de la reseña y por el momento van bien. saludos
hola! el modelo es bueno para distancias de 21k? vengo de lesion con periostitis tibial, y busco unas zapatillas que se me adapten, ya que tengo pie pronador
@@heinercolorado880 Hola no te sabría responder a eso . Las he cambiado por el modelo zapatillas brooks glycerin gts 21 ya que tengo el pies ancho y estas se me acomodan mejor. Soy pronador y después de probar muchos modelos estás últimas van de maravilla. Saludos
I love ASICS for running but I feel that these wouldn’t be the best for running on a tread
I enjoyed running on a treadmill in these (if that's what you meant by tread?)
Sorry to say but this is not the best review because you don't talk about your actual foot fitting into the shoe such as toe spread and how the shoe fits at the heel. When running you spring off of your toes, those toes spread.
Yes you do mention the wide platform but that is on the outside of the shoe and you mention that you don't feel any internal stability, what does that mean, is there any movement of the foot? All you say is that it fits true to size.
thanks