ASICS GT-1000
Every version of the GT-1000 we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the GT-1000 rates above 73% of the lines we track.
ASICS GT-1000 vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the GT-1000 in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GT-1000, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| ASICS GT-1000 15 In stock | 2026 | 8.2 oz (women's) | 8mm drop | 77 | -3 | — | $100 |
| ASICS GT-1000 14 In stock | 2025 | 8.7 oz | 35/27mm stack · 8mm drop | 81 | +1 | — | $73 |
| ASICS GT-1000 13 | 2024 | 9.7 oz (men's) | 36/28mm stack · 8mm drop | 80 | +5 | 1 | — |
| ASICS GT-1000 12 | 2023 | 8.9 oz | 30/22mm stack · 8mm drop | 74 | -6 | 6 | $100 MSRP |
| ASICS GT-1000 11 | 2022 | 8.9 oz | 33/25mm stack · 8mm drop | 80 | +6 | 1 | — |
| ASICS GT-1000 10 | 2021 | — | — | 74 | -3 | 1 | $100 MSRP |
| ASICS GT1000 9 | 2020 | — | — | 77 | -3 | 3 | $100 MSRP |
| ASICS GT-1000 8 | 2019 | 9.1 oz (women's) | 10mm drop | 80 | +8 | 2 | $90 MSRP |
| ASICS GT-1000 7 | 2018 | 9.6 oz | 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop | 72 | -7 | 9 | $90 MSRP |
| ASICS GT-1000 6 | 2017 | 9.3 oz | 10mm drop | 79 | +10 | 4 | $90 MSRP |
| ASICS GT-1000 5 | 2017 | 9.6 oz | 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop | 69 | 0 | 3 | $100 MSRP |
| ASICS GT-1000 4 | 2016 | 10.3 oz | 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop | 69 | +12 | 1 | $100 MSRP |
| ASICS GT-1000 3 | 2014 | 10.9 oz (men's) | 28/21mm stack · 7mm drop | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| ASICS GT-1000 2 | 2014 | — | — | 57 | 0 | 12 | — |
| ASICS GT-1000 1 | 2012 | — | — | 57 | — | 8 | — |
15 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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GT-1000 1577 77 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 31
v15 (2026) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.2 oz (women's) · 8mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall77Confidence31Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
The GT-1000 12, the most reviewed recent version, scores 69 on sixteen reviews.
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GT-1000 1481 81 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 40
v14 (2025) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.7 oz · 35mm stack · 8mm drop
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Durability 82$73 $115 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTCOverall81Value87Durability82Cushioning79Comfort69Appearance63Confidence40Pros
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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GT-1000 1380 80 Good Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 17 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v13 (2024) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.7 oz (men's) · 36mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.5 out of 5 and durability 4.3 out of 5.
Durability 85Overall80Value87Durability85Cushioning80Comfort69Appearance61Confidence17Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.5 out of 5 and durability 4.3 out of 5.
Value is among its best-rated dimensions, at 4.5 out of 5.
Cons
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.3 out of 5.
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GT-1000 1274 74 Decent Decent Decent 16 reviews Confidence 38
v12 (2023) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 8.9 oz · 30mm stack · 8mm drop
It lists at $100, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
Durability 81MSRP $100
Overall74Value86Durability81Cushioning75Comfort69Appearance66Confidence38Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
It lists at $100, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
One reviewer wears them straight from the box with no rubbing at the toes or heels.
One reviewer with a narrow foot and high arches finds the fit good and the cushioning ample.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
One reviewer is unhappy with the color and style options.
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GT-1000 1180 80 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v11 (2022) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 8.9 oz · 33mm stack · 8mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for durability and for value.
Durability 88Overall80Value92Durability88Cushioning81Comfort71Appearance66Confidence6Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for durability and for value.
One reviewer says it stays firm on longer runs and leaves his legs fresh.
Cons
Scores across the GT-1000 line have ranged from 53 to 93.
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GT-1000 1074 74 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 5 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v10 (2021) · Daily trainer · Stability
It lists at $100, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and its one reviewer found a pair for under $80.
Durability 82MSRP $100
Overall74Value88Durability82Cushioning78Comfort66Appearance62Confidence5Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $100, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and its one reviewer found a pair for under $80.
One reviewer with flat, wide feet calls it a comfortable, supportive daily trainer.
Cons
The GT-1000 6 scores 93 on four reviews and the 8 90 on two, both above this version.
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GT1000 977 77 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 11 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v9 (2020) · Daily trainer · Stability
All three reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and value 5 out of 5.
Durability 87MSRP $100
Overall77Value92Durability87Cushioning83Comfort73Appearance67Confidence11Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and value 5 out of 5.
One reviewer has 650 km on a pair, and another says it keeps him injury free as an overpronator with flat feet.
Cons
Scores across the GT-1000 line have ranged from 53 to 93.
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GT-1000 880 80 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 9 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v8 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz (women's) · 10mm drop
Both reviewers call it comfortable and say it wears well.
Durability 85MSRP $90
Overall80Value89Durability85Cushioning80Comfort72Appearance61Confidence9Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers call it comfortable and say it wears well.
It lists at $90, well below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and one reviewer picks it over the Brooks Ravenna on price.
Cons
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers.
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GT-1000 772 72 Decent Decent Decent 9 reviews Confidence 23
v7 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz · 28mm stack · 10mm drop
Durability is its best-rated dimension, and one reviewer gets 700 to 1,000 miles alternating pairs.
Durability 88MSRP $90
Overall72Durability88Value83Cushioning77Appearance63Comfort62Confidence23Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is its best-rated dimension, and one reviewer gets 700 to 1,000 miles alternating pairs.
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.3 out of 5, and one uses them for recovery days.
It lists at $90, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and three reviewers call it good value.
Cons
Several runners find them stiff and clunky for the first 100 miles or so.
Comfort is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.9 out of 5.
One reviewer wears through the toe rubber by 200 miles and the upper by 300.
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GT-1000 679 79 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 16
v6 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.3 oz · 10mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one reports over 500 miles with no noticeable wear.
Durability 89MSRP $90
Overall79Value89Durability89Cushioning83Comfort74Appearance66Confidence16Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one reports over 500 miles with no noticeable wear.
Comfort and cushioning are both rated 5 out of 5 by all four reviewers so far.
It scores 93, the highest of the fifteen rated GT-1000 versions.
Cons
At 10.2 oz, one reviewer calls it a little bulky.
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GT-1000 569 69 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 16 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz · 28mm stack · 10mm drop
One reviewer running 70 to 80 miles a week has got over 1,000 miles from a single pair.
Durability 79MSRP $100
Overall69Value89Durability79Cushioning75Comfort62Appearance58Confidence16Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer running 70 to 80 miles a week has got over 1,000 miles from a single pair.
Reviewers rate value 4.7 out of 5.
Cons
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 across three reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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GT-1000 469 69 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 5 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2016) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.3 oz · 28mm stack · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it the best stability shoe for function, price and weight.
Durability 83MSRP $100
Overall69Value89Durability83Cushioning80Comfort70Appearance60Confidence5Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it the best stability shoe for function, price and weight.
Cons
One reviewer finds it a little less durable than the GT-2000.
That reviewer keeps another shoe in rotation for faster workouts.
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MSRP $100
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GT-1000 257 57 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 12 reviews Confidence 43
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability
Value averages 4.4 out of 5 and durability 4.3 across twelve reviews.
Durability 85Overall57Durability85Value83Cushioning78Comfort60Appearance57Confidence43Buy it now
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Pros
Value averages 4.4 out of 5 and durability 4.3 across twelve reviews.
One reviewer says the GT series outlasts the other shoes they have run in, and sees nothing added by pricier models like the Kayano.
Cons
Appearance averages 3.8 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions.
One reviewer reports the mesh upper holing easily and the foam sidewalls wearing.
Two reviewers find it stiff or bulky, one of them citing a steep ramp angle.
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GT-1000 157 57 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 8 reviews Confidence 30
v1 (2012) · Daily trainer · Stability
Four reviewers call it an economical trainer and rate value 4.3 out of 5.
Durability 74Overall57Value84Cushioning78Durability74Appearance60Comfort58Confidence30Buy it now
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Pros
Four reviewers call it an economical trainer and rate value 4.3 out of 5.
One of eight reviewers so far has worn the model for ten years and trained for five marathons in it.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.9 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and three say it wears out faster than shoes they have had before.
One of eight reviewers so far finds the toe short and narrow even after sizing up.
Every later GT-1000 version scores between 55 and 93, against this version's 53.