ASICS Men's GT-1000 7 Running Shoes

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Ive worn Asics for distance running since 1999 (my first marathon year). The 1000 and 2000 series have been my go-to shoes all those years. The 1000 series has always been a "capable cousin" to the slightly more expensive 2000s - but thats no longer the case with this model. I ordered them this spring for a mid-June half marathon. Ive worn the same size Asics for 20 years but now theyre very snug and I had to exchange them for a size up. Odd. The materials in general seem cheaper - but especially between my foot and the ground. The sole and inner shoe dont give me the support I need on any run beyond about 3 miles. Certainly not 13.1 miles! I had to hurriedly switch shoes to the more expensive Cumulus which provided ample support for my half marathon 2 weeks ago.

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I have been a fan (and still am) of the GT-2000 series but wanted to try these on the recommendation of a friend (and also bought a new pair of the GT-2000 and the same time. The look and feel of these is more up to date and the price is lower. I will have to see how they endure, but as a person who largely runs on hard surfaces (roads), these shoes are more than up for the task.

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When I was young and I thought I might be able to make a living by running, I was fitted with a pair of ASIC Gel Lyte 100s. I ran in ASICs for the rest of my career. Years later, I tried other shoes and got away from ASICs. I’ve had shin splits, bersitis and back pain ever since. I switched back to ASICs on this pair and I’m never going to buy another shoe brand again. These are the lights, most rugged and comfortable shoe I have ever run in. I’m a week into my comeback and I have no pain, anywhere! It really is the shoes!

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Sometimes on this site I see that people buy shoes for the looks. I could care less. I put in about 30 miles a week running and need a pair of shoes that will give me support and not do damage. These shoes do that. If I bought them again, Id probably go up a half a size over what I normally get but thats the only thing Id suggest.

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Im on my feet for 9 hours a day sometimes more and these shoes feel great I should have bought a 12 but every other shoe fit is small so I bought a 13 thinking these would run small to but they do not if youre a size 12 get a 12 they are so comfortable even though theyre a little big I need the extra room anyways

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