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ASICS GT-2170

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 10.3 oz (men's) · 30/19mm stack · 11mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The ASICS GT-2170 ranks above most daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating is based on 27 runner reviews.

Decent

77
Overall
77
Value
72
Comfort
70
Durability
70
Cushioning
69
Appearance
66
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

94 High

94

Based on

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  1. Brand rating
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  3. External ratings

What runners say

“I'm sad this shoe has been discontinued because I have no idea what to replace it with once all my pairs are destroyed.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for middle distance
“As a pronator, I like the durability of the duomax system. It doesn't break down and allows for comfort over numerous miles.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon
“Comfortably lasts for about 500 miles of running.”
4/5 Full review 65 mpw training for middle distance
“10 years, don't get injured anymore.”
5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon
“Everytime I switch over to another shoe I end up with some weird "itis" injury.”
4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2130
“It is a well balanced shoe in terms of weight, cushioning, support, and durability.”
4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a marathon
“First shoe I haven't got hurt in.”
5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon
“Great shoe but I wish I could have found it in B widths.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw 869 miles in this shoe training for a marathon
“Cushioning is not too firm or too soft!”
5/5 Full review 22 mpw training for a half marathon
“Most other brands for overpronators are heavy and clunky.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon
“They were as good as the kayanos!”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw
“I felt more comfortable in them and encountered fewer injuries.”
4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2130
“The shoe could be more appealing to the eye, if you care about that type of thing.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon
“The uppers are lightweight on the Asics GT-2170.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon
“New Gt2000 does not have enough cushion.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw 869 miles in this shoe training for a marathon
“I have relatively flat feet and thus tend to need more support.”
4/5 Full review 65 mpw training for middle distance

Prefer this shoe over another

29% 6/21

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.


Pros

  • Reviewers consistently credit its stability and support across years of training, several reporting a decade without injury.
  • Reviewers name the width options, including 4E, and the even wear on the sole.
  • Reviewers describe the cushioning as balanced, neither too firm nor too soft.

Cons

  • ASICS discontinued it, and several reviewers say they do not know what to replace it with.
  • Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, with some reviewers reporting quicker wear.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

GT-2170 rates 77. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

27 ratings
5/5 18
4/5 8
3/5 0
2/5 1
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
10.3 oz (men's)
Release
2012
Stack
30/19mm
Drop
11mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 21–25 of 26 written reviews

5/5

Overall

Been running in this line of shoes for over 10 years. Have stayed relatively injury free and found them at a reasonable price so continue on.

Anonymous runner · Aug 30, 2014

40 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

5/5

Overall

Great shoe but I wish I could have found it in B widths. Right amount of cushion and stability. New Gt2000 does not have enough cushion.

Anonymous runner · Aug 30, 2014

50 mpw 869 miles in this shoe training for a marathon

Comfort
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

5/5

Overall

LoveThe width options. I wear 10 4EEEE. Even wear on sole. Cushioning is not too firm or too soft!

Anonymous runner · Aug 30, 2014

22 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

5/5

Overall

I bought this shoe because I've been wearing Asics for a long time. As a pronator, I like the durability of the duomax system. It doesn't breakdown and allows for comfort over numerous miles. The shoe could be more appealing to the eye, if you care about that type of thing.

tkurjiaka · Aug 28, 2014

40 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014

40 mpw training for middle distance

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
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Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz (men's)
9.9 oz
8.0 oz Lightest
Stack
30/19mm
40/35mm
38/33mm
Drop
11mm
4mm
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Release
2012
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Ratings
Overall
77 Decent
99 Exceptional Best overall
98 Exceptional
Comfort
70 Decent
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99 Exceptional
Cushioning
69 Below average
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
98 Exceptional
Durability
70 Decent
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87 Good
Appearance
66 Below average
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Value
72 Decent
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