Women's ASICS GT-2160

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I have been wearing the Asics 2100 series since 2005; so I have gone through several model changes. For me, the 2150 was perfection, and I still have a new pair which I will compare the 2160 against in this review. I went through 5 pairs of the 2150's by the way.
I noticed right off the bat that the 2160 runs a bit snugger, especially in the toe box. It feels narrower in this area, and I can't wiggle my toes as much. Some people may need to go up a half size for this reason alone; I normally wear a 7.5 B but may try an 8 on my next pair.
The heel cup feels almost exactly like the 2150's, with great support on the medial side, minimizing pronation.
The most unusual difference/feature of the 2160 compared to the 2150 is the forefoot. Aside from the snugness, the medial side under the big toe seems to be cantered so that my foot more easily rolls inward on toe-off. It almost feels as if the shoe is missing material along the outside of the big toe. This seems wrong for a shoe intended to combat pronation, but so far, no injuries, and overall, the shoes appear to cushion just as well as the 2150.

Note: I use these shoes to train for and run in half-marathons.

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This 2160 is reverting back, but not totally back to the 2140, which was a great shoe! The 2150 was horrible!! Asics moved the path of travel closer to the centerline of the foot which is where the big difference was between the 2140 (good) which had the path of travel closer to the inside of the foot as opposed to the 2150 (bad) which moved the path of travel to the exterior side of the foot which caused me to have an extreme "roll in" of the foot and causing some issues within the knee...I'm looking forward to using this shoe more and with a little more old school 2140 design, the 2170 just might be back to perfect..for me anyways

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What a fantastic running shoe!! I was a little hesitant about ordering these since I wasn't too happy with my Asics GT-2150s. Personally, I didn't like the fit or feel of the earlier model. However, I decided to give the GT-2160s a try after reading the great reviews. I am so glad I did! They offer fantastic cushioning and support. Plus, the fit feels perfect. I wanted to be constructive and add one 'con' to the list, but truthfully I have nothing but wonderful things to say about these shoes!

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I've been a fan of the 2140, 2150, and now 2160 in both road and trail models. I'm 53, petite, and have been running all my life, competing successfully in distances from 5K to 50 miles. Lately, I've been a low-mileage fitness runner but do wear this shoe for occasional 5K/10K racing. It has the roomy toebox, forefoot cushioning and D width that definitely help delay my Morton's Neuroma flareups. I use them for both road and non-technical trail running. A big plus is the shoe isn't too flashy to retire to use as street shoes.

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I bought my first pair of these three months in the middle of training for my first half when the Nikes I was using for stability started to cause my peritoneal tendons to tighten and I thought something new might help. Customer service was excellent, as these proved 100% better than the Nikes I had had professionally fitted. I love also the fact that you have time to return them if they don't feel right.

I got them 1/2 size up which left room for my toes to wiggle. I wear really cushiony socks though. I did run in them once with a thinner pair of running socks and there felt like there could be some rubbing - so if you like thin socks you might want to go with your size.

I ran about 20-25 miles a week training for my first marathon, which i finished on Sunday. I can honestly say that I truly believe these shoes made a difference as the only thing that hurt at the end were my muscles - knees, hips, ankles and my feet themselves felt fine. I think that says a lot for cushioning and alignment.

That said, I think they could be a little lighter and a little faster, but am keeping them now (and buying a new pair) to train for my second half marathon. I'm not sure I'm ready to "upgrade" to the 2170s yet. Probably best to stick with something dependable as long as I can get it.

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I'm a "heavier" runner, just over 145lbs and love this series of shoes! I've been wearing Asics for years. I have a narrow, long foot and get 2A width and 10.5 women's and they are always great, even with orthotics. The 2100s have better cushioning than I've found in other shoes and are well-priced. My only complaint is that my big toe cuts through the mesh covering the toe box-but that's when I know I need new shoes!

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I run on the treadmill and outdoors while training for a half marathon usually run 4-5x a week. These shoes are super comfey - I have almost flat feet and the arch support is sufficient but I personally could use a little more support. I don't have inserts yet but I might need them eventually. I would recommend these running shoes.

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Love, Love, Love this shoe! I have been a 21series runner since the Kayano switched their design. I was happy with the 2140s but had issues with the 2150s. I usually size a 1/2 up to avoid black toes and found I had to wear my actual 7 size with the 2150s and was never really comfortable with them. The 2160 goes back to their trustworthy design, bought a 1/2 up as usual, and they feel great right out of the box. I am a slim build, avid roadrunner, ave 25-35miles/week, pronate, ave-high arch. I waited for the grey/green and am happy I did. Will be getting another pair of these to alternate in while training for races this summer. Hope this helps.

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I will never buy another brand again! These are a gift to my feet :)

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Fits my high arch well and is cushiony for about the first 3 months - I run about 2 times a week for about 3 miles - should last about 4 months, but doesn't. that said, very comfortable

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I usually wear the Kayano but bought these because of the great price but they have been very difficult to break in and seem very tight across the arch. They are nice and light but I can't wear them for more than three miles without getting foot pain. I am hoping they will loosen up with wear but it is taking longer than I normally experience with the my other Asics.

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I run on the treadmill and outside. This shoe is light and offers good support. My feet do not get sore. I run 3 miles every other day. I am 56 years old and took up running 2 1/2 years ago and love this type of excercise. I will keep buying this model as it fits my feet perfectly.

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Great shoe, right out of the box. Great cushioning and stability.

Comments about Womens ASICS GT-2160 Running Shoe:

[...] actually says to order one-half size up. I don't think that is necessary. These shoes are better than the previous versions that were already pretty darn good!

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From the moment I put these on, I loved them. I had purchased two pairs of shoes (two different brands) I am returning the other brand with the intent of getting another pair of these. Plan on having a two pair for running only and bought a third pair for work. I am a PE Coach and on my feet all day long will be nice to have such comfort for work as well.

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I've been running in the 21XX series for awhile and the 2160 has been my primary training shoe for the last 6 months. (I run 20-25 mi/week). It's a solid trainer that it a bit more comfortable on me than the previous 2150 but no major changes.

The shoe is fairly heavy and the main issue for me is this model still intermittenly rubs the middle of my arch even after it's been broken in, and I occasionally get blisters on the tops of one of my toes when breaking the shoe in.

These aren't major issues and I haven't had any injuries with the 21XX series, but I've recently ventured into other brands to see if there's a better fit for me.

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These shoes are really good for walking. I think I would want more arch support if I were going to run in them alot.

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About two weeks in the shoes I had a slight problem with the cushioning. Not enough for me. [...] suggested some insoles. Bought some and put them in rigt away. Made a big difference. Now that the shoes are broken in I can honestly say I love them. Feels like I am just gliding down the road. I would buy another pair and add the insoles.

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I love a shoe that fits like a glove the first day I run in it, and this one did. However, at heel to toe strike, the shoe's plastic sole is not very flexible and it does not have the spring back I would expect. So my running feels a bit labored. I will rotate this shoe with my other trainers, but it is not going to be my favorite.

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I am an asic die hard and they get better each time, I use these to train for halfs. I just had knee surgery so won't wear them as often as I hope to, but they are getting me back on track, lighter and better heal fit I have 3 pairs of the 2150's and they get better with the numbers 2160 is a great shoe, I have the noose for race day and love the colors bright and neon green goes with my flash