ASICS GT-2170

Started wearing the GT series shoes back in 2002 and have been wearing them ever since. Everytime I switch over to another shoe I end up with some wierd "itis" injury. So if it isn't broke, why fix it right? Well, I am now 30 and I am a smokejumper for the US Forest Service. We run roughly 50 mpw standard 5 day work week along with a variety of other athletic routines. The duties of a Smoke Jumpper are hard on the body and I have since had to add "Super Feet" insoles to my Ascics GT 2170s to help prevent planters facieitis. I'm not too sure if its the change in the GT series, my age, my job, or how I train (maybe a little of all of these) but I for sure miss the older modles of the GT series as I felt more comfortable in them and encountered fewer injuries. The price also increases with popularity, which was a bit of a bummer, but they are fairly durable and last their dollar worth still. A lot of the guys at the Smoke Jumper base are switching over to the Hooka shoes for their dominating cushion effect. As smoke jumpers we are exposed to high levels of impact and thus a result of tender ankles, knees and other precious running joints, so I guess a high cushion shoe might help a bit 0in that arena, however my philosophy has always been to either get stronger or get more support, more cushion seems just like a band-aid. Sorry for the long rant, just love this subject and Letsrun!

The Asics GT Series 2XXX series has been my go-to running shoe since college. It is a well balanced shoe in terms of weight, cushioning, support, and durability.

10 years, don't get injured anymore

I wore that model for over 10 years and was very sad to see it discontinued.

First shoe I haven't got hurt in . Great stability

Great

Very good show. Lots of support. Have been running in this shoe for years, and the GT-2140 for years before that. Have branched out at times, but I often get injured when I do. That said, I tend to get injured a lot, even in these shoes.

I'm sad this shoe has been discontinued because I have no idea what to replace it with once all my pairs are destroyed.

Best stability shoe on the market. I have run 6 marathons in the GT-2100 series. Most other brands for overpronators are heavy and clunky. The uppers are lightweight on the Asics GT-2170.

Started out by going to a running specialty store where they recommended me this model, and then stuck to it afterwards since they were available at bigger chain stores. Comfortably lasts for about 500 miles of running. I have a relatively flat feet and thus tend to need more support.