Men's ASICS GT-2150

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I'm an avid runner and average about 25 miles a week. I'm 5' 9" and weigh nearly 200lbs. I have been running on Asic's premium shoe, the Gel-Kayano series, for about 5 years now, and decided to "downgrade" to the GT series after my last pair of Kayanos didn't last very long. So far these shoes are great! Every bit the shoe the Kayano is without the premium price. I wouldn't hesitate to buy these again or to recommend them to anyone who has a larger frame that needs more cushioning.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

Like a lot of others who have written reviews I am also a little disappointed with this new model. I was excited about the new 2150 after my 2140 had been so great. I am however now also suffering from uncharacteristic arch rubbing. I'm having to consider a return and change of shoes.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

The GT-2150s are a great shoe. The 2100 series has always fit me well. I have used the 2130s,and 2140s. Before moving to the 2150s I tried the Gel Foundation 9s after I was unable to get the 2140s. The Foundations gave me blisters everytime I ran. Back to the old tried and true 2100s. The shoe fits like a glove, and no more blisters.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I ran in the 2140's. I loved them. I am 5'7" and 160 pounds. Run approx. 25-30 miles per week. The 2140's offered excellent support, cushioning and wear....it took 600-700 miles to wear out. I bought the 2150's in December and have approx. 250 miles on them and they already are reaching the end of their mileage. For a stability shoe they are not as supportive or provide as much cusioning as the 2140's. They seem to best suited for the treadmill when I do speed work rather than longer runs outside. Still a good shoe but not nearly as good as the 2140. I just found a new pair of 2140's on-line and had them shipped overnight to replace the 2150's.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I tried all types of stability shoes on the market from the Brooks Adrenaline 9, New Balance 1225, Nike Equalon +3 and I must say my favorite was the Asics 2140. The Asics 2140 was the only shoe that never caused me to get shin splits regardless of how fast or what surface I ran on. I went through two pairs already (typically run 25-30 miles a week) and now it was time to buy my third. Was excited about Asics updating their 2140 to the new 2150, despite of all the bad reviews it got on this site. Got the 2150 last month and I must say WOW what a shoe. Asics did a great job with the 2150; from the stability, cushioning to the all out comfort of the shoe. Everybody is entitled to their opinion, but at the same time don?t let other people?s reviews influence you in selecting the right shoe for your feet. Go and try the shoe and judge for yourselves.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

The 2150 is quite a different shoe than 2140. There is much less cushioning. After my first run my back hurt and my knees hurt. I am very disappointed and will return the shoes.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

Good long distance trainers. I use them mostly for training runs on road. Not as fast as a more minimal shoe, but good for logging base miles and interval/fartpek workouts. Good value too

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I love the shoe for flexibility, fit and feel, contact with the road, and it feels lighter than previous models. I only way 160 pounds, I'm 61 and an 8 minute miler,so after only 4 runs, a total of about 20 miles, I'd noticed wear on the sole, the traction bumps are wearing, so that's a concern. If it lasts, the typical 300 to 400 miles, I'll be satisfied.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I have run in this series of Asics for more than 10 years. I always stock up on last years models just as the new ones come out to save on costs. Its very consistent and my size has never changed since my first pair. However, with the 2150s they seem to run about 1/2 size smaller than all of the previous versions. Yet the rest of the functionality seems to be there.

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While I have trained in the GT-2150, I will base this review on my experiences with it as a running shoe sales person:
On the pros section I added my own category -Universal fit- because this shoe fits just about everyone that tries it. You have somewhat wide feet? It'll work; somewhat narrow? Go for it; high arches/neutral gait? Sure; low arches/mild-moderate over pronation? absolutely. I have even put super flexible, flat feet on these when a higher stability or motion control shoe is too uncomfortable. I usually avoid it for under pronators unless they request it, which surprisingly happens quite often. In addition to the fit, the GT-2150 will give you a well rounded ride. Smooth, but on the responsive, rather than pillowy, side. Durability is similar to that of other styles in this category. In general, customers will wear their shoes much longer than they should.
But not all is good. While many customers find the support device comfortable under the arch during the store fit, some of them will return with blisters toward the back of the arch. When trying this model, be aware of where in your arch you feel the most pressure.
While the great fit makes it feel like a pretty agile shoe, weight-wise it is not. So if you like to mix things up in your training, you should have a second pair of lighter shoes for those quality-effort runs: tempo, VO2, speed, hills, race-pace.
If you ever have to get a running shoe on a whim, it is hard to go wrong with the GT-2150.
As a side note, This shoe is also offered in an all black color scheme, making it an outstanding choice for many people who spend long hours on their feet, and need to follow a dress code: delivery drivers, postal couriers, food service workers, etc.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I run about 25 miles per week and these shoes are just about perfect for me. They are comfortable, cushion well, and fit like a glove. I'll be buying them again and I've recommended them to friends and family who run.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I use the Asics GT-2150 for trasil running and the gym. The shoes hold up very well and are comfortable. I have used Asics for 12 years - their wider available sizes have are a plus.
I wish the wider sizes were offered in more color schemes.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

This is the best ASICS shoe I have ever worn. I gotten more miles out of these than any other shoes I've tried. It has great arch support for those with very flat feet! It is just all around one of THE best shoes

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

A good stable shoe with lots of room in the toe box. Great if you have bunnions.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

Training for Ironman triathlons I need support and cushioning for tired legs on long runs. These shoes (and I've been using Asics for 20+ years) are ideal, and offer a lot more even than the earlier models in this line.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I just upgraded from the GT-2130 and I am very happy. I previously tried the GT-2140, and after suffering through blisters near my arches I returned them.

I decided to give the 2150 a try since I loved my 2130's, and I'm extremely satisfied with the overall quality. If you're an Asics fan, you'll definitely like these shoes.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I have run in this Asics line for more than 20 years. First time I have considered a shoe just avergae. Nothing special about this one as far as I'm concerned and I'm already looking ahead to the 2160... I'd consider this show fair at best and nothing special.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I have worn Asics shoes since 1998, and this is far and away the best shoe of theirs I have ever worn. It really has everything a serious runner looks for in a shoe, rather than including unnecessary bells and whistles. I am anxious to see how they could even improve this shoe.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I run about 60 miles a week and these shoes were working very well until the heel pads on both shoes started to wear out after just about 275 miles the started to change my running form. Also the traction on the bottoms especially near the toes is mostly flat and not good for running on anything but asphalt. However I still enjoyed running on this shoe for most of its short lifespan.

Comments about Mens ASICS GT-2150 Running Shoe:

I don't normally submit these reviews but felt compelled since I don't understand the various negative reviews. Thankfully I did not let these reviews sway me as I just purchased my second pair of 2150's to rotate and have found them to be the excellent shoes that I have come to expect from Asics. Bottom line is don't let someone else decide for you, try them on and run in them for a while and see if they work with your foot structure.