Asics Mens GT-2130 Running Shoes

Asics® continues its tradition of bringing quality shoes to the avid runner. To ensure that you have a smooth run, DuoMax® is added to maintain your shoes proper support, while correcting the degree and velocity of pronation. A lightweight midsole offers excellent bounce-back and durability, while the high abrasion resistant rubber outsole offers extra comfort and durability. Get a personalized fit with the plush memory foam heel liner that molds to your heel, making foot irritation a thing of the past. Recommended for normal arches. Click here to view the outsole.
Customer Review: A testament to the importance of a seemingly subtle difference
This (Asics GT-2130) is a just-out-of-production (2008) model of a very popular line of running shoes produced by a very reputable company, and there are still many new pairs available at reduced price on the market. I benieve many runners share my habit of buying last year's model at 30-40% discount, so am writing this for those who do the research. Each pair of feet and gait are different, so it makes much more sense to disclose my condition for your comparison. I am a recreational runner and average 25-30 miles per week, mostly on a treadmill. I am 5'10" and 168 lb, and belong to the the majority of runners with normal arch and mild overpronation. I loved Asics GT-2110 (great stability and roomy toe box) so much that I bought four pairs of them for training and long distance road races. Knowing how difficult it is to find a pair of suitable running shoes, I searched for long to find its replacement. Asics GT-2130 has received good reviews, but one never knows whether these reviews actually apply to one's own feet. By now, I have run in my first pair of Asics GT-2130 for about 150 miles (20% on asphalt, 80% on treadmill) and found two very specific deficiencies - (1) small toe box, and (2) weak forefoot cushion. My conclusions were drawn from comparison with its predecessor - GT-2110. I developed black toenails (subungual hemorrhage), blisters on and behind toes, and pain in medial aspect of ball of foot (metatarsalgia) in GT-2130. At first I thought I rushed to long runs in the new pair, but these problems continued after they have been well broken in. With a scheduled marathon coming up, I switched back to a pair of my old GT-2110 and these problems went away. I felt and inspected the insoles of the two and saw the small but definite difference. If your running feet are prone to blisters on toes, black toenails and metatarsalgia, I would advise you to pass on Asics GT-2130. Don't be mistaken, I love Asics and still regard its many products the best there are. But I am convinced that the forefoot design of GT-2130 was worse than that of GT-2110. I hope this is just a 2130-related issue and the update (GT-2140) is much better, but I have yet to try them to find out. Runners - Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.
Customer Review: Flatfeet's Best Friend
I bought the GT-2130 running shoes and they feel great. This is my second pair of Asics. My introduction to Asics was the 1130 running shoes which were very comfortable and i have flat feet which isn't an issue with these shoes. Great shoe at a great price. Thank you Amazon & FogHog for the prompt service. I ordered these on Feb.12th & had them a week later. If there is ever a doubt about Asics quality, rest assured you are getting a durable shoe that wears well over time. I would recommend this to anyone looking to spend their hard earned dollars on a product that lasts.