Asics GT-2100
Slightly softer, and marginally more supportive, than the 2090 but the 2000 series is still hard to fault.
We know that we go on a bit about the Asics 2000 series, but we genuinely believe the shoes in the range have consistently been among the best on the market: with a nigh-on perfect blend of cushioning, support and responsiveness.
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lightweight shoes, ample cushioning with a good and roomy toe box, I tend to wear the mens (size 9) as the ladies model dont have quite the same fit for me, the heel tabs tend to pinch a bit but overall a co
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Not buying any more of these! I guess they're a great shoe for some, but not for me!
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I've tried the Gel kayano and the gel 1100 and the 2100 is the best for value for money.
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What is the view out there on the Asics GT2090 trainers. I have had them for 3 months now and must say that I am very disappointed - I have had previous GT20x0 trainers and have been very good... until now. I am thinking about "letting them go". Any good recommendations for trainers in the same class??? Cheers.
Posted: 05/08/2004 at 16:23
Saucony Omni Nike Structure Triax Brooks Adrenaline Saucony Praxis (sort of, worth a go) Mizuno Maverick/The other supportive one, the name of which I've forgotten!
Posted: 05/08/2004 at 16:51
I used to run in the ASICS 2080s and found them a good shoe. I now use the 2090 for my long distance runs, and must admit they are a good shoe, they take a good 20-30miles to run in, but once thats done, they are a good little shoe! Ive done probably close to 1000miles in mine and they are still going strong! :)
Posted: 06/08/2004 at 20:17
I have been getting blisters from them - something I have never suffered from before. I have replaced all my socks (that I use for running!) in the last couple of weeks which seems to be helping so I may be doing the trainers a great disservice! Perhaps these trainers are a bit more of a snug fit than previous ones??? In any case, it looks like it might have been me using my running socks beyond their sell by date... I think I will give them a bit longer - I did a 10k this morning and they felt pretty good! Thanks ever so much for the comments and info on other trainers I can also consider.
Posted: 08/08/2004 at 23:05
Thanks for that .... yes, lots of good advice before I opted for the Koji. I have terribly flat feet and while only a moderate pronator do in fact heel strike very heavily. I know the Koji is meant for a big person (I'm about 11st, lighter on a good day), but I really need that cushioning at the back as well as the motion control. For what it's worth, I'v been seeing a podiatrist and have 14 degrees of pronation on my left, 10 on my right and I guess that's bad enough. The shoe I tried out before this was the NB 1221 and that had nowhere near enough support - I was starting to kick my instep in them, a sure sign of insufficient support for me - and I hated the cushioning in them so they went back. My previous shoe was a Supernova Control and I loved them, the only problem was that for some reason my piriformis gave me hell after about 6 miles in them, so I've been looking for something (like everyone) that will cure all my ills. The other shoe I liked the feel of was the Saucony Stabil, felt great but a heck of an ugly shoe - so I went for the Koji. Can't say enough good about Sports Shoes Unlimited in Bradford, the manager there (Graham) went through nearly there entire stock in an effort to find the right shoe for me. I tried everything. 2090 didn't feel as cushioned as the Koji, neither did the Kayano. Hated the feel of the Grid Hurricane, nothing from Mizuno felt right ..... likewise Nike, although I would like to try the new Triax 8.
Posted: 13/08/2004 at 17:07
How does the 2090 feels as compared to the 2080? I was on 2080 and felt the stability and cushion as very good but it just don't feel right when trying to run faster. Kindda sluggish probably due to the wider base. I was recommended by my local shoe shop to try out the Mizuno Wave Rider 7 which I got since last week and it definitely felt good when running hard/fast, unfortunately the cushioning seems not as great as the 2080. Stability wise seems ok(it's a cushioning shoe afterall) at least I dun seem to have a problem with it. The concern is that the harder/firmer cushioning may be a problem for my longer runs(with my Dec target to run in a marathon). Still keeping my options open, either go get the 2090 or look out for other shoes. Time's running out, it's 111 days to the marathon. Anyone with suggestions? Cheers.
Posted: 14/08/2004 at 18:52
I have had the 2050s (ave) , 2060s (fantastic), 2070s, 2080s (v good) and now the 2090s. The point of saying that is with the 2090s i have suddenly developed very sore knees, at the top of the shin bone (tibia). I realise this could be to do with other things, but would be interested if anyone else using the 2090s has had the same problem.
Posted: 16/08/2004 at 14:41
Wayne I have worn asics for years now and ordered exactly the same size as usual but had to send the 2090s back as they were too tight. I ordered the next size up and they are fine. Either our feet have grown or asics are now on the snug side.
Posted: 25/08/2004 at 16:34
Thread hijack...sorry!!! Pair of virtually as new Asics GT2090 for sale - size 9 (UK). Looking for good home, any offers, please email me.
Posted: 25/08/2004 at 16:51
Sue It is a lovely sunny morning and I am now depressed at that the thought that I must be running towards my twilight years! If it is only shoe size increasing then you are lucky - I find that the spread is not just confined to the feet! (Sorry - nothing to do with asic 2090s!)
Posted: 26/08/2004 at 09:38
Interesting reading... Like most ive ran in the 20's series for years. However my latest pair of 2090's are giving me blisters. Ive been running similar millage, speed etc etc but cant work this one out. Invested in a pair of Kayano's for my longer runs and they are like a dream. Will try and pursue things with the 2090's and see what happens...
Posted: 01/10/2004 at 08:19
I bought a pair of the 2090's when I first started running (about 3 months ago) wore them once and had to have a fortnight off from running with a bad knee. It felt like they where trying to make my feet do things they didn't want. Im now running in a pair of Nike Triax 8 with no problem what so ever.
Posted: 30/11/2004 at 17:56
Bobolink - I am the Wayne Hemingway - but not the red or dead one... Just to confuse everyone I have changed my username to red or dead though! In terms of the 2090s - I have been happy overall but I do blister badly on longer runs (despite wearing decent socks) so will think long and hard before buying a pair of 2100s in January... Overall, I am happy with the 2090s - just not quite as happy with these as the previous editions (eg 2080s). RedOrDead
Posted: 06/12/2004 at 12:49
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