Reader review
Anonymous runner · Jun 8, 2023
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
ASICS
GT-2000 8
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Below average (55/100)
- Weight
- 10.3 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q4
- MSRP
- $120
- Stack Height
- 32mm heel - 24mm toe
- Drop Height
- 8mm
Below average (55/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 10.3 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q4
- MSRP
- $120
- Stack Height
- 32mm heel - 24mm toe
- Drop Height
- 8mm
Ratings & Reviews
Below average (55/100)
Better than about 5% of shoes
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 95% of shoes.
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Rating breakdown
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Overall
Below average (55/100)
Overall ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Below average (55/100)
Rank
Ranks above 5% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Value
Good (78/100)
Value ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Good (78/100)
Rank
Ranks above 60% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Good (76/100)
Cushioning ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Good (76/100)
Rank
Ranks above 55% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Durability
Good (65/100)
Durability ranking
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Estimate
Good (65/100)
Rank
Ranks above 20% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Below average (63/100)
Comfort ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Below average (63/100)
Rank
Ranks above 16% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Appearance
Below average (52/100)
Appearance ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Below average (52/100)
Rank
Ranks above 2% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
40%
2/5
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Worse than 95% of 2,541 running shoes ranked.
Below average (55/100)
Daily Trainers
Worse than 95% of 1,841 daily trainers ranked.
5%
GT-2000 Family
Worse than 85% of 10 gt-2000 family ranked.
15%
ASICS
Worse than 93% of 260 ASICS shoes ranked.
7%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reviewers rate this shoe better than the GT-2000 6.
- Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
- Rated above average on comfort.
- Rated above average on cushioning.
Cons
- Rated below average overall.
- Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.
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Lowest price
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
9.1 oz M
Lightest
—
Stack
32/24mm
36/28mm
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Drop
8mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2019 Q4
2025 Q3
Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
$160
$200
Best price
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$139.95
Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (16%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (55%)
Below average (40%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (20%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Excellent (96%)
Best appearance
Value
Average (60%)
Average (49%)
Very good (85%)
Best value
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader Ratings
7 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews
An excellent daily trainer
Anonymous runner · Jan 23, 2021
4/5
Overall
run >1000 miles in at least 4 different pairs. Mainly on roads, some trails at paces from 8:00 per mile to 4:40 per mile. Great for a daily trainer and up to tempo pace. Too heavy for anything really fast. Good on every surface I've used them on. Few changes from the 7, improved durability from the 6.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Great stability shoe
Anonymous runner · Jan 14, 2020
4/5
Overall
Great shoe for a runner who overpronates. They've worked every bit as well for me as the Kayanos and are significantly cheaper, especially if you go with the last years model and get them on sale. I can comfortably put 500-750 miles on a pair without injuring myself. I have wide feet so the large toebox is the main reason I keep coming back.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
Running partner
Anonymous runner · Jan 11, 2020
4/5
Overall
Shoe is an integral part on my running program hence, its very important that it protect the the whole body from injuries. It should be comfortable with adequate cushion, have a good look and most importantly be affordable.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Best of my closet
Anonymous runner · Jan 10, 2020
5/5
Overall
Every time these are in the rotation, I feel they have the best, longest lasting cushioning for the stability shoes I've worn.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5