Any running shoe experts here? - Help with Asics selection
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I'm just getting back into running but my old trainers just fell to bits and I need a replacement.
I currently have Asics GT-2120 which have served me very well until I accidentally washed them at 60 degrees!
I have these because I had knee problems a few years ago and the Physio assessed me and said I need a running shoe with a decent arch support, such as the Asics 2120. At the time of buying, the same arch support structure was available in a range of shoes such as 2120, 2140?, 2170? etc. The higher the number, the better the technology in the shoe IIRC. Easy.
However, I just had a look as some online shops with decnt sales on, but I am confused with the Asic model names; Excel 33, Pulse 5, Nimbus 15, etc.
Would any of these models offer support like the 2120, or should I just shop around for exactly the same model?
Any other models I should be looking at? (Max £80 if possible)
I currently have Asics GT-2120 which have served me very well until I accidentally washed them at 60 degrees!
I have these because I had knee problems a few years ago and the Physio assessed me and said I need a running shoe with a decent arch support, such as the Asics 2120. At the time of buying, the same arch support structure was available in a range of shoes such as 2120, 2140?, 2170? etc. The higher the number, the better the technology in the shoe IIRC. Easy.
However, I just had a look as some online shops with decnt sales on, but I am confused with the Asic model names; Excel 33, Pulse 5, Nimbus 15, etc.
Would any of these models offer support like the 2120, or should I just shop around for exactly the same model?
Any other models I should be looking at? (Max £80 if possible)
MrsMiggins said:
After some googling I've just bought GT2000 V2s to replace my GT2170s. I believe they're the logical replacement.
Thanks MrsMiggins, I'll check those out. I've spotted mens GT 2000 2 and GT 2000 3. Any ideas what the last number signifies? Is it the technology level or amount of support? Revision number perhaps?Willy Nilly said:
Go to the nearest running shop that does a gait analysis. Have gait analysis. Buy the trainers that are the comfiest in your price range. Easy.
Sweatshop have running machines so they can do gait analysis (free)...other shops are available, but SS do have lots of shops so there might be one near you.FreeLitres said:
Thanks MrsMiggins, I'll check those out. I've spotted mens GT 2000 2 and GT 2000 3. Any ideas what the last number signifies? Is it the technology level or amount of support? Revision number perhaps?
The 2 and 3 are revision numbers - I see the Asics website has both on show. I haven't actually tried the GT2000 yet; I'm gambling that it's similar enough to the 2170 to be comfortable. I can't really go to a running shop for gait analysis as there aren't any shops near me that stock my size (6' tall and feet to match 
), but if you haven't had it done before it might be worth doing rather than spending money and hoping for the best like I'm doing!What I found during my googling was that the GT2000 was supposed to be the natural successor to the GT2170 but that the V2 is a more natural follow-on than the V1.
For what it's worth, if you go to asicsamerica.com and search for GT2170 the results page is full of GT2000 V2 and V3 shoes.
I loved the GT-2160 and GT-2170s, however, I found the GT-2000 awful. Total lack of support and bought on ITB pain very quickly. You have been warned... and having a Google shows I'm not the only one with this opinion. Perhaps the V2 model is better. I switched over to Brooks GTS until I managed to source another pair of GT-2170s.
ocrx8 said:
I loved the GT-2160 and GT-2170s, however, I found the GT-2000 awful. Total lack of support and bought on ITB pain very quickly. You have been warned... and having a Google shows I'm not the only one with this opinion. Perhaps the V2 model is better. I switched over to Brooks GTS until I managed to source another pair of GT-2170s.
Interesting. How were the Brooks by the way?Jimboka said:
Often gait analysis causes more problems than it solves. A female running companion (sub 3 hr marathon standard) had months out due to injury when taking so called expert advice.
Stick with what you got on with before (good luck with the quest !)
Here, here. I spend loads on a pair of running shoes after analysis, immediately had problems with sore soles and Achilles. Off injured for 7 weeks. Went back to a cheaper shoe, no problems. Stick with what you got on with before (good luck with the quest !)
Just to round this off-
I went into my local running shop today to get some new trainers. My final shortlist 2 were the Brooks GTS and the Asics Kayano 20.
They both felt fairly nice on, but the soles of my feet were a little sore after last night's run in my dodgy Nikes, so it was difficult to decide which were most comfortable.
In the end I went with the Kayanos as they felt to have a little more cushioning towards the front of the shoe and the arch of the brooks curved a little too high for me.
I hope they still feel good after my first run in them!
I went into my local running shop today to get some new trainers. My final shortlist 2 were the Brooks GTS and the Asics Kayano 20.
They both felt fairly nice on, but the soles of my feet were a little sore after last night's run in my dodgy Nikes, so it was difficult to decide which were most comfortable.
In the end I went with the Kayanos as they felt to have a little more cushioning towards the front of the shoe and the arch of the brooks curved a little too high for me.
I hope they still feel good after my first run in them!
Thread Resurrection time - I've run in Asics Nimbus for years, due a new pair but have found my current 17s less 'natural fit' then previous gens. I've kind of got to know them and running c.15m/week, but they still don't feel like they used to (although no injury/obvious discomfort).
I'm neutral, like cushioned, read good things about Mizuno Wave Riders, realise that getting myself down to a gait shop is the answer, however any insight appreciated.
I'm neutral, like cushioned, read good things about Mizuno Wave Riders, realise that getting myself down to a gait shop is the answer, however any insight appreciated.
prout said:
Thread Resurrection time - I've run in Asics Nimbus for years, due a new pair but have found my current 17s less 'natural fit' then previous gens. I've kind of got to know them and running c.15m/week, but they still don't feel like they used to (although no injury/obvious discomfort).
I'm neutral, like cushioned, read good things about Mizuno Wave Riders, realise that getting myself down to a gait shop is the answer, however any insight appreciated.
I had a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 18's, was a good training shoe but found the quicker i was getting these weren't quite up to the job but to be honest there was nothing wrong with them.I'm neutral, like cushioned, read good things about Mizuno Wave Riders, realise that getting myself down to a gait shop is the answer, however any insight appreciated.
I'm the same as you, Neutral..cushioned and currently have Nike Pegasus 32 and to be honest the best running shoe ive had, good for long run and fast tempo/sprint training and just clocked over 900km in them and away to get the Pegasus 33.
As you say pop into your local store and get checked over and browse their selection but id then say buy online as you have much more choice!
AbzST64 said:
I had a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 18's, was a good training shoe but found the quicker i was getting these weren't quite up to the job but to be honest there was nothing wrong with them.
I'm the same as you, Neutral..cushioned and currently have Nike Pegasus 32 and to be honest the best running shoe ive had, good for long run and fast tempo/sprint training and just clocked over 900km in them and away to get the Pegasus 33.
As you say pop into your local store and get checked over and browse their selection but id then say buy online as you have much more choice!
I've got the Pegasus 32s as well and think they're decent.I'm the same as you, Neutral..cushioned and currently have Nike Pegasus 32 and to be honest the best running shoe ive had, good for long run and fast tempo/sprint training and just clocked over 900km in them and away to get the Pegasus 33.
As you say pop into your local store and get checked over and browse their selection but id then say buy online as you have much more choice!
So many trainers now seem to be free running inspired with very little cushioning, so I was very impressed with the Pegasus'
AbzST64 said:
I had a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 18's, was a good training shoe but found the quicker i was getting these weren't quite up to the job but to be honest there was nothing wrong with them.
I'm the same as you, Neutral..cushioned and currently have Nike Pegasus 32 and to be honest the best running shoe ive had, good for long run and fast tempo/sprint training and just clocked over 900km in them and away to get the Pegasus 33.
As you say pop into your local store and get checked over and browse their selection but id then say buy online as you have much more choice!
Cheers all. Will take a look.I'm the same as you, Neutral..cushioned and currently have Nike Pegasus 32 and to be honest the best running shoe ive had, good for long run and fast tempo/sprint training and just clocked over 900km in them and away to get the Pegasus 33.
As you say pop into your local store and get checked over and browse their selection but id then say buy online as you have much more choice!
Closure update: Bought some Pegasus in an interesting shade of green. Impressed so far, great fit and seem to knock off 30s/mile. Must be the swoosh effect.
Edited by prout on Wednesday 9th November 18:28
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