ASICSWomen's, GT-1000 10 Running Shoe

I got these two ASICS under the try before you buy option through Amazon. I have been buying this brand for years as a preferred running shoe. I did some research on these as I was needing a new pair as I have begun running again. Both are good for overpronation. I also always buy a size up from my normal size for feet expansion/swelling during long runs. I normally wear a 5 but order a 6 for both. I am also a normal width.GT-1000 provide cusion for entire foot. Heel cushion forms the heel but not annoying. The box toe area was neither overly wide or narrow. My small toe can hit the side but not squished. Also I can reached material with big toe by raising it. Again all this to check for room for foot expansion. Price is reasonable.Gel-Kayano 28 provided cushion for entire foot. Box toe very wide. My small toe could not touch side, nor could my big toe hit top of easy. This is great for expansion. Heel wasn't as snug. Pronation on shoe was excellent. Price is a bit on the expensive side.I am sending the Kayano back, why? No, it is not the price as you should not put a price on your feet especially if you are a long distance runner. The reason was the cushion. The insert of the GT-1000 had more support in the arch than in the Kayano. As a heavy plotter this was an important option for me. Also I have bad knees (I am 50yrs old and will stop running the day I stop getting up), so i need both support and cushion.All this being said, I haven't done a long run yet just a walk/short jog around the house. I will provide an update only if my opinion changes.

I love the colors and comfort of this shoe but seems to run bigger than other asics I have owned. I wear an 8 and these seem like an 8.5 to me.

Asics are simply a good show. They run wide which is nice for me.

I bought these shoes for my wife as a Christmas gift. I wanted her to have a lightweight athletic shoe for her job, and for daily usage. She mostly walks in the shoes, and occasionally jogs. She says the shoe is perfect in balance, stability, and comfort all in one. She’s owned Asics before, but nothing are as comfortable and lightweight as these. Most of the cheaper Asics shoes you buy do not have the soft, foamy midsole underneath the foam insole. That makes comfort pretty much nonexistent. The foamy midsole provides that extra cushioning for daily walking and running without hurting your heels. You can definitely feel the bounciness from them as you are walking/running. For the price point, you can’t go wrong with them.

This is the only type/brand of athletic shoe I can wear due to the need for a very stable, arch-supportive shoe. They last for years, but the only thing I wish were different is that the top of the shoe is made with a mesh material--great for breathability but not so great for durability. I frequently have small holes from my toenails rubbing on the inside making their way to the surface. But, when that happens, I just make them my "messy outdoor shoes" and buy another pair! Great shoes!

I have been wearing Asics GT1000 training shoes for years now and they do not disappoint. They fit right out of the box and wear well for at least a year till I need to get a new pair. They have a wide toe box which allows my toes to move, but the rest of the fit is snug and my foot is stabilized and supported. I use them for gym activities, walking 10,000 steps a day and for everyday use and my feet don't get tired or sore. They usually have a new version each year, and a wide selection of color combinations, so I never get bored, and my black pair even comes to church with me!

Ran my first marathon in these shoes and they were great!

Nice shoes. Sturdy.