Customer Reviews ASICS GT-2000 12

I found this shoe to lack the arch support and cushioning I needed. I also didn't like the tongue; it was flimsy and didn't offer any cushioning at the top.

The toe box is very wide, especially for someone with a fairly narrow foot. I used to be able to wear Asics mediums with little problem, but now everything is very wide. I can solve the problem with putting some cheap inserts under the sole to fill some of the space, but these are the closest to fitting of the Asics line, or other motion-control shoes.

These were pretty comfortable except for the tongue. I have bony, low volume feet and narrow heels. I do need a generous toe box, and the toe box was fine, but when I tie the laces appropriately, the tongue was very uncomfortable. It is thin with almost no padding. I've never experienced such a flimsy tongue in a sneaker. I regret buying them and will look for another brand. I did reach out to Asics customer service to ask if all their tongues were so low on padding, and they couldn't tell me, which doesn't inspire much confidence. I also noticed they don't post reviews on their website, which is another red flag.

Revised review: at first I did not like this shoe at all and preferred the GT 2000-11, but after wearing the GT 2000-12 on and off for weeks, I finally decided they are a good fit , very supportive and offer great stability. The GT 2000-12 has taken longer to break in than any other Asics shoe I've had.

These had sufficient cushioning but the arch support was lacking for me and I thought it looked oddly long on my tiny feet. I didn't like the thin tongue and felt the shoe overall lacked support.

I have been buying the ASICS GT-2000 series for years so have lots of old versions to compare to. This new version 12 is completely redone -- it has additional foam underfoot which I really like especially for longer distance runs. But the upper felt sloppy on my narrow foot even in the AA width (but thank you ASICS for being one of the last manufacturers to make a narrow width shoe!). The new tongue design is made of a very thin material (not padded at all) which coupled with the roomier upper meant I just couldn't get a snug fit. Length seemed similar to last year's model. Returned and fortunately found another pair of the version 11 in my size.

I always wear New balance but these ASICS are more comfortable with better arch support. My new go to shoe!

So much heel cushion. Feels great! The shoes laces are lousy. Even double knotted they won’t stay tied.

Big, clunky soles were hard to walk in and not very flattering. Give me back the GT-2000 11 style!

Fit and size, great! Will order another pair!