Customer Reviews ASICS GT-2000 6

Beware this shoe. There is a serious flaw in the mesh on the right foot over the toe box. I have read other reviews of those who have had similar problems. The tear that I saw just over my big toe in the toe box turned into a giant rip while on a run this past weekend-- which then resulted in my tripping and falling very hard on the pavement. My knee and hands bear the damage, and frankly there was a lot of blood-- the natural effects of running fast and believing that a shoe should stay together. I have run in Asics all my life, and I have never had a problem like this; it's very disappointing. The rest of the shoe gave a very fluid ride, and for once I actually thought these looked good. But, Asics needs to ensure that quality reigns. When you're a serious runner, you expect a shoe that costs $120+ will carry you through a full 500 miles-- these split after 5 3-mile runs. Kudos to Zappos for good customer service in resolving this issue. I will be going back to the old Asics GT 2000 - 5. If I were you, I would NOT buy this shoe until Asics issues an update. There is something seriously wrong in the mesh. They are dangerous for serious use.

Same as another review, the small toe mesh area ripped after three runs. In addition, the mesh at the bend of the big toe started to wear down right away but not torn yet.

The shoe fit, but there was something missing. The front felt cheap, like the materials weren't that great. After i read the reviews on the quality issues with this shoe i returned them. So my experience was just indoors.

Normally like this shoe, but this last pair was defective...the meshing near "baby toe" started to rip apart after 2 runs. Exchanging.

Similar story as other reviewers, they just aren't very durable. The mesh above both my big toe and little toe is tearing open, and part of the sole tore off while I was at a gym class. They were great for a few months they lasted, but you should probably look elsewhere if you want a reasonably reliable shoe.

I left the review dated June 2, 2018. I'm returning to downgrade the number of stars for this shoe. I've been wearing the shoe since April 2018. I am a lightweight, low-mileage runner. I should have heeded the warnings from the other reviewers about the design defect. Like the others, the top mesh in the toe box in my left shoe has developed a tear. When Asics advertises a shoe as breathable, I didn't know they meant it was breathable because my toes would actually stick out of the shoe! That's too bad about this shoe, since it's one of the few running shoes that isn't loud and ugly! :(