If you have narrow - or normal size feet, then Asics GT-2000 9 will fit you perfectly. The tight upper provides stability on my runs because my foot is kept in place and doesn´t move around in the shoe. When I subsequently have done runs in GT-2000 9, it still feels tight but it feels more normal than the first time you put on the shoe. It doesn´t feel uncomfortable because my feet feels locked-in in exactly the right way and I hardly notice that I am wearing the shoe during my runs which is a good sign that there is nothing to create any discomfort. Asics GT-2000 9 is very tight in my forefoot and also the heel cap is relatively firm. The tongue (the part beneath the laces) has enough padding to protect you against the laces when they are tightened.īasically Asics GT-2000 9 feels more narrow than Asics GEL-Kayano 27, which I already find has a very tight fit. I only had the chance to test Asics GT-2000 9 during winter but you can easily use this shoe for running in the summer as well as the upper is designed to be used all year round. The transverse ventilation holes ensure great breathability The breathability is also supported by transverse ventilation holes in the fabric around the forefoot where your feet usually get very warm during runs. The upper is produced in engineered mesh, which consists of several layers but feels thin and breathable. Its an optical AND practical design as you avoid any discomfort with the lack of seams on the inside of the shoe by the toes. Surface: Asphalt, solid dirt paths (woods) and solid trailĪsics GT-2000 9 starts where GT-2000 8 left off with a seamless upper. in size 39,5 - Both the Men´s and Women´s model is slightly lighter compared to Asics GT-2000 8 Read the review of Asics GEL-Kayano 27 here. The difference in the two models is that Kayano 27 has a more luxurious midsole and feels somewhat more stable than Asics GT-2000 9. The Asics GEL-Kayano 27 is one of Asics´ absolute bestsellers. Asics GT-2000 9 is Asics GEL-Kayano 27´s younger brother.

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