Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Foundation® 8

Great running shoes for my flat feet and great service from Zappos. I\'ll definitely use Zappos again in the future. Their prices are good and they have a lot more choice of shoes than any of the local shoe stores.

These are the best shoes I have found for those needing stability. I am about 6' 2" and 220 lbs, and need a sturdy shoe as I do 4 - 5 miles a day for 4 - 5 days a week. My shoes really take a pounding. Also, my feet are very flat. If a shoe has too much arch support, it induces a lot of stress on the arch, and gives a lot of pain. The key for flat feet is to find a shoe that provides support, but not too much of a painful hump under the arch. Some of the other reviews faulted the shoe for not having enough arch support, but that is the way these are designed. Asics makes other shoes that will provide the required high arch support, or else you could consider a Superfeet insert if these shoes would work for you other than that. Cushioning is key for my body size and the mileage I do. The problem I have run into with other shoes is that they either provide too much cushioning and the ride feels sloppy and vague, or there is a bit too much and I get some pain in the ankle and shin. These provide just the right balance. The other shoes I have tried recently in this category are the Brooks Beast and New Balance 992. I would rank the New Balance 992s as a close second to the Asics Foundations. I went through 2 pairs of the 992s and really liked them. My only small complaint with them is that they are not quite as cushioned as I would like, but this does not have a negative affect on the workout and there is no pain afterward like I have had with other shoes that didn't work as well. They were very good shoes. I would give them an A- or B+. I heard that the Brooks Beast was more cushioned than the 992s, so I decided to try something different to see if I could get an even better shoe. I disliked it and would rank it a distant third place after the other two. The Beast had too much cushion and not enough "control"; it just felt sloppy the tendons running through my ankle hurt. I would give them a D for me personally, although they make work for other people. I went back to an old pair of NB 992s that were pretty much work out and immediately liked them better than the nearly new Beasts. I was going to buy a new pair of 992s, but a friend recommended the Asics Foundation shoe so I decided to give them a try. Loved them! I am on my second pair of the Foundations now. I am sticking with the Asics Foundations from now on.

I go to the gym and jog on the street 4-5 times a week. I needed some good shoes for daily wear and exercise. I have the following foot issues: severe overpronation, flat feet, narrow heel, and a wider toebox. I tried NB 993s, but they have no support and felt sloppy after 3 weeks a total waste of money. I found Asics Foundations 8 after reading a review on another website. Shoes met all of my needs. I measure a size 12 at the store, I bought these in a 12.5 Medium and they feel perfect.

My husband has medium width heel. His toes have been damaged...hammertoe, arthritis. Before foot problems he used to wear D width. Now because of his toes he must wear 4 E. The toe box is roomy but the heel narrow. Best athletic shoe he has ever owned given his problems. Great service from Zappos.

Great fit and oh so comfortable, it’s like walking on pillows. Plenty of room for my wide toe area with a nice snug fit for my narrow heel. The arch support provides instant relief to the aches and pains I used to get after being on my feet all day. Did I mention how comfortable they are? Sweet!