As I am writing this review, the base of my toes and my ankles are killing me. Why? It is because I tried to reinvent the wheel. I started slow and now jog on the treadmill 3 -4 times a week for 65 - 90 mins a time. These shoes fit the bill. I am a flatfooted overpronator with bunions. I also wear orthotics. This brand addresses it all. Excellent arch support and comfort. It's even wide enough to accomodate my bunions. Since I have been working out so much I decided to buy a new pair of shoes. Why not ASICS GEL-Evolution 5? Maybe it is better. Bad idea and I am feeling it now as I write. This shoe is too rigid for orthotics and has little cushion. I am filling out the return slip and ordering my ASCIS Gel-Foundation 8 now.

Trudy the speed walker

Roswell, NM

I bought these shoes because I was running on concrete and having severe knee and ankle pain. I am running less often now, but I don't have the pain anymore. There is a hard plastic heel "cup" in the heel of the shoe that keeps my feet from sliding all around the shoe. The only thing I don't like is that my three smallest toes are cramped in the toe box. Though, they don't hurt after running. It's just slightly uncomfortable while I'm wearing them.

Occassional Runner

Philadelphia, PA

I was having knee pain whenever I went out walking or when I walked on the treadmill. After researching online about runnings shoes, I went to the local shoe store and they recommended the Foundation 8. The first couple of walks were tough on the feet but now I have no more knee pain, very little achilles pain. I feel like I'm walking on air.

Ren Ren

Ontario Canada

I've been a runner for eight years and have been wearing this shoe since the beginning. I do about 30 miles per week, mostly pavement, and they hold up for a solid 500 miles. I'm a severe overpronator with flat feet, but they keep the shin splints away.

Rachel

Los Angeles, CA

I have been loyal to the Asics Gel-Foundation model all the way back to the III's and IV's. I like the forefoot comfort in the Gel-Foundation8. The model is durable and light weight and a nice motion control shoe.

Kendra

Pennsylvania

I ordered half size up, and it fits me well. I ran 6 miles for the first day. It was very comfortable for the first run, but afer 2 miles, it gave me blisters. I did end up with pretty bad painful blisters on both feet. Not sure if it will go away after a while.

Ali

LA, CA

These were great- I ran my first marathon in these but the blisters i get even with better insoles leave me taking a day off to heal after each long run. Would recommend finding the closest version of this shoe with maybe not such a steep arch on the inner foot.

MC

NYC

I work in an Elementary school so I am on my feet all day walking with or running after students. When I wear my ASICS-GEL Foundation my feet feel great!

always on my feet

houghton, MI

Fell in love with this shoe and need to get another pair! I fought off injuries all year long, the most recent being pain in my achilles tendon that just wouldn't go away. With the Foundation 8, I'm back to running without pain for the first time in about 9 months. It did take 2 runs to "break them in a bit." The first 2 runs, the side rubbed a bit up along my ankle, but that isn't an issue anymore. Love the support they offer, and will definitely stick to this type of Asics shoe if it stays this comfortable.

Anonymous

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Love this shoe! I have plantar fascitis and my feet feel a lot better than they have in a long time since wearing these, about 2 months. They don't have the "stiff" feel that other MC shoes have, but still have great support. Plus they don't look ugly like the typical MC shoe. I've got a second pair of these on the way. They did give me a blister on the inner aspect of my feet the first couple of wears but that has resolved and no other problems since then. Great shoe!

Brandie

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These shoes are pretty good- A solution for the people who really want to get these is- get insoles (I took some out of a pair of old sauconys) and problem solved. I would do this before even trying to run because for almost everyone it is a gauranteed blister that can easily be prevented and the rest of the shoe is worth it. I have falt feet, weak ankles and sensitive knees- this was not a problem in the shoes and I have done the NY marathon in them-

MC

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Don't buy! I love ASICS but these are not like the other versions. Terrible fit and almost too much support. I was using these for the gym and group excercise classes, I am an overpronater and need support and stablity in my shoes. Thought I was getting that with these but they are too uncomfortable to wear. Others at my club have had similiar experiences w/ the gel evolution and returned them - Beware. I wished I listened to the reviews here.

Anonymous

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The shoe is very comfortable. I had pain in my feet and heels with my other running shoes. However, like most others, I am getting severe blisters on the arch of my right foot. I have been running in them for a little over a week. I took a couple day break and went back to my old shoe. Foot pain returned. I am going to try these for another week and see if the blisters stop. I hope so because this is the most expensive shoe I have ever bought

Julia

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I hope they never stop making this shoe. I have never loved a shoe more than this one. I had severe plantar fasciitis last summer. I am not one to stop running due to injury (everyday!!) I decided to do some research and picked out these to switch to. After a week, the pain in my heel was almost gone and I could run happily again. I am scared to leave these in fear of the plantar fasciitis coming back. Never got any blisters, either.

jll

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I tried two pairs of these hoping that the problem with the first pair was due to a defect. Both pairs caused a blister on the arch of my right foot. I let the blister heal completely and then tried several different types of socks with them and still had blisters. The motion control was great for my plantar fasciitis, but I just can't wear them. Switched to Evolution 4 and am much more comfortable.

Erinne

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i just got these yesterday, intended to do a 12km run as my first ever run in them. turned out to be a 7km run with a 5km run as the pain from the blisters on the inside of my arch overcame me! seems to be a common problem with this shoe. otherwise, very comfortable - very cushioned forefoot. come in various widths. eliminated pins/needles/shin splints.

shells

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I will never buy these shoes again. Both of my arches were taken over by blisters. Massive, painful, deep blisters. I kept running in them thinking that once they were broken in, the blistering would go away. It didn't. I'm now wearing my old Brooks and will continue buying Brooks again. Even now, my arches are still healing. Ouch!

Anonymous

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Great support on the ankle and arch. Prevents pronation and comforts knees.

Pam

Boyne City, MI

I had the same blister problems with these shoes as well. I was able to keep them by buying a pair of superfeet insoles, but I am disappointed to have spent another $40 just for these to be wearable. This is my 3rd pair of foundations, so I hope in the next model, they resolve this issue.

Danielle

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best shoe i have ever run in and i hope they never stop making this shoe. i have tried other brands of shoes and keep coming back to asics and i started out with the gel foundation 7 and went to the foundation 8 and LOVED them!

Anonymous

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As other reviewers stated, this shoe caused blisters on my arches so much I had to take a break and go back to my old shoes. Thought they could be defective. After worn in, the shoe hasn't caused any problems.

sunshine

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I've never had such a great pair of shoes. I've run some of my best and hardest races in these. They're durable, comfortable, and very supportive. I did get a few blisters but thats because they were new.

jblackpo

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excellent support, alleviated/cured pain from shin splits and extensor tendinitis. however, gave me a blister on the inner sole of my foot. but it may be just because they are new. good shoe!!

michelle

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These shoes are so wonderful. Look great, feel great. I had a tough time finding shoes that weren't the cause of injury and I love these so much I just ordered two more. No blister problems.

Christine

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Great support, helped prevent my knee pain, but it also gave me blisters in the inner sole after just a few miles! It gets better after some runs but the ineer sole is definitely not right.

Valentina

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I have been running in the Asics Gel Foundation shoe for years and have loved it. Unfortunately, this upgrade caused a blister on my foot only 1 mile in my first run in them!

Lynn

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Still getting blisters in both arches: Even run NYC marathon in them and I'm still having the same trouble. A shame 'cause its a a very nice, otherwise comfortable MC shoe

Valentina

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After only 2 miles I had a severe blister on my left arch- will try another insole. Also caused pain on the inside of my ankles at the seam (I overpronate).

Anonymous

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No problems with this shoe. It did take me a couple of weeks of wear outside of running to help break them in, but after that, they've been excellent.

Anna

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I had the foundation 7 and loved it. I purchased this one to replace and love it also. It has a lot of support as my feet are really flat.

Anonymous

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