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GT-2000 15
Durable stability trainer that is lighter and more flexible than the GT-2000 14.
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Our verdict
Previous GT-2000s were the stability shoe you bought because it was sensible. Version 15 is the first one reviewers seem to actually enjoy running in. At 252g with 38.2mm under the heel and an 8.2mm drop, it's lighter and more flexible than the GT-2000 14, and the reviews we read agree the ride is livelier and more cushioned than before. The support is mild. A firm, centred platform guides your foot, and there's no hard medial post pushing into the arch. That makes it a daily training shoe for runners who roll in a little, not for severe overpronators. The catch is the fit. The toe box is low and tapered and the heel counter is stiff, so wide or high-volume feet may struggle. UK reviewer Fordy Runs rates it an excellent daily trainer, while RTINGS was cooler, finding the cushioning fades on longer runs. We sit closer to the first camp. At £134.99 RRP it's also cheaper than most stability rivals before any discount.
Key features
- Mild guidance without a postSupport comes from the sidewalls and a broad base, so you get a gentle nudge when your feet tire rather than a hard block under the arch.
- Lighter buildAt 252g it's lighter than the GT-2000 14, so steady runs and longer days feel less laboured.
- More flexible forefootThe shoe bends more easily at toe-off, which makes the ride feel less stiff and more like a neutral trainer.
- 8.2mm dropA moderate drop that suits heel strikers and runners coming from traditional trainers.
- Wide and extra-wide optionsIf the standard fit is too narrow, you can go wider rather than sizing up.
Who it suits
Who should buy it
- Mild overpronators who want a daily trainer that doesn't feel like a stability shoe
- Runners with narrow to average feet who like a snug, locked-in fit
- Budget-minded runners who want support without paying Kayano prices
- Heel strikers looking for a steady, predictable ride on easy and steady runs
Who should not buy it
- Runners with wide or high-volume forefeet, as the toe box is low and tapered
- Anyone with a sensitive heel or Achilles, because the heel counter is stiff
- Severe overpronators who need firm correction rather than a gentle nudge
- Runners who want a soft, bouncy ride that stays protective on very long runs
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Extra information
Fit & sizing
Length isn't the problem: reviewers wore their usual ASICS size without issue. The fit is snug and low volume. Lab testing measured a narrower than average toe box with below-average height, and one reviewer described the toe box as tapered, so if your toes need room to splay this may feel cramped by the end of a long run. Wide and extra-wide versions exist, and they are the better bet than sizing up. The heel is where opinions split. It's locked in and secure, helped by more padding around the collar than the previous version, but one reviewer found the heel counter stiff enough to press on the back of the heel. If you've had Achilles or heel bone irritation in firm-backed shoes before, try it on before committing. The upper runs a little warm and has a firm toe guard, so thin socks rather than none.
Performance breakdown
Ride & feel
Reviewers mostly describe a ride that's balanced and slightly bouncy, firmer than a max-cushion shoe but not harsh. Lab testing recorded clearly better energy return than the GT-2000 14, and the shoe flexes more easily too, which is why it feels less like a stability shoe than earlier versions. It's happiest at easy and steady paces, though one tester found it handles a picked-up finish without complaint. It won't do the job of a proper tempo shoe, and one reviewer felt its weight makes pace changes harder work. The heel transition still feels slightly clunky to one tester. If you want more bounce from a stability shoe, the Hurricane 26 is the livelier, higher-volume option.
Cushioning
There's a decent slab of foam here, 38.2mm at the heel and 30mm at the forefoot, and reviewers found it more cushioned than the version it replaces. It isn't soft in a sinking way. Most describe it as protective with some spring. The disagreement is over distance: lab testing rated its shock absorption as high, but another lab review found the protection tails off as the miles build. For most daily runs that won't matter. If your long runs go well beyond that and you want the most protection ASICS makes with support, look at the Kayano.
Stability
This is mild to moderate support. There's no medial post or plastic insert. The stability comes from raised sidewalls, a broad base and a firm heel, which reviewers agree keeps you centred without pushing into the arch. Lab testing rated the heel counter and torsional stiffness as firm. For runners who overpronate slightly, or who just want a bit of guidance when tired legs start to wobble, that's ideal. If you need strong correction, the Gel-Kayano 33 gives more.
Upper & comfort
The woven upper is secure and, by most accounts, doesn't rub. Reviewers liked the thin, gusseted tongue and the laces, which hold without needing to be cranked tight. Two downsides came up: it runs warm on hot days, and the toe guard is firm enough that some testers wanted socks under it at all times.
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Specifications
| Category | Stability |
| Surface | Road |
| Drop | 8.2mm |
| Heel Stack | 38.2mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 30mm |
| Weight | 252g |
| Carbon Plated | No |
| Stability | Yes |