Customer Reviews ASICS GT-1000 8

I’ve only bought Asics Gel Kayanos for about 20 years, but the price is too high to justify, considering I’m only walking in them these days, so I thought I’d give a cheaper model a try. I found the toe box too narrow, even with the wide sizing. I found arch support lacking, and the shoe looked and felt cheaper than the Kayano. I’m returning these and trying a different brand.

I love the look of the shoes, but they seem to run a tad bit small. I am a 7.5 normally, so I ordered an 8. The 8 seem snug, so I am returning them for 8.5.

I have narrow, thin, flat feet, hard to fit feet and this shoe fits perfect. I didn’t care for the light/ med blue color (kinda dull) but kept the navy. I did size up 1/2 size to 11 1/2 per other reviews. If you have a wider foot this may not work for you.

Fast, easy, no stress knowing I could send them back if they didn’t fit right. Overall, excellent shoe. No problems and fit perfectly. Very comfortable shoe.

I am 10AAAA and this shoe definitely runs narrow. Also, I have plantar fasciitis and knee problems, and this shoe does not bother my conditions. I love it because it is hard to find athletic shoes that are narrow and fit my foot! It does run 1/2 size larger than my last pair of ASICS. I cannot rate the arch support because I have a custom orthotic that fits great.

great looking shoe that fit very well except for the toe box that is too flat for my feet. My big toe was stretching the fabric toe box as soon as I put it on.

Finally a shoe that fits! I have very narrow, flat, thin and long feet. Very hard to fit! As most athletic shoes I have to order 1/2 size up and I did with these too - 11.5 and they fit perfect. Thanks Zappos!

This purchase replaced my favorite running shoes with the exact same model. I’ve trained for - and run half marathons in this shoe and love it. It’s a great choice for if the heels of your old shoes first wear down on the outside (under pronate). I went a whole size up from my normal everyday shoe size and have no trouble with black toenails or blisters.

Fit and size were good. They are very comfortable, but as with most running shoes now days, wish they had bit more cushion inside. I walk fast, and put my feet down "hard" (not sure if that's a thing) and the more cushion, the better. But over all, very happy with them.

These did not seem to have enough cushioning for the ball of my foot. They were also narrower in general, especially toe box, than the last Asics I purchased.

This was my first - and probaby last pait of Asics. I dont know if i have flat feet and the arch support is working overtime or if all their shoes are immediately hard and painfully jabbing into the arch of your foot. I only tried on ONE shoe, It hurt enought that my arch feels bruised even after taking it off. I dont like that and I wont be keeping them. Bye Bye! Too bad! Because they actually looked cute.

This is my 3rd consecutive pair of these shoes. Love the support they give for a decent price. I also love having the extra set of lower lace holes to help with my pronation. I typically wear a 9/9.5 and always get a 10 in these.

These are really cute shoes. I purchased the peacock colored ones and really like the color. I wear orthotics and they fit inside the shoe with no problem.

Love these. I'm a short distance runner and these fit perfectly. Highly recommend

I have enjoyed the looks and fit of Asics shoes for years but not this particular style. The fit was true to size and soles offered good cushioning for my aerobic exercise. However, I have a high arch and there was not enough arch support in this style. I'm sending them back.

I can’t assess all the features of these shoes because they were way too small and narrow. I have a narrow foot and I bought a half size bigger than I normally wear, and I almost couldn’t squeeze my foot in. They’re attractive shoes but I had to return them. If you want them but much larger size and width.

The first time I wore these they felt pretty good, a little snug but I figured they'd stretch a bit. After a week they were still really tight and were really uncomfortable when standing for more than a few minutes. I have narrow feet so I'm not sure who would fit in these.

I should have listened to the reviews, but I thought I was an exception since I’ve always have positive experiences with ASICS. I was so wrong... they have become MUCH narrower than they used to be. I put them on and just sat on the couch and my feet started going numb. I want to exchange for a half size up and wide width, but they aren’t available. :( They are pretty though!

I have flat feet and bunions and I ordered the Asics GT-1000 8 in wide but they were still too narrow for me in the toe box. (I have a pair of Asics GT-1000 4 -- also in wide -- and they fit me well). The Peacock/Ice Mint color combo looks like navy with light blue. I like the look of the shoes, so it's too bad I'll need to return them due to the fit.

Fit perfectly out of the box. No issues adding inserts and felt very stiff on soles, which I need for my plantar fasciitis. I’ve worn them twice - no blisters. Toe box is nice and roomy.

I have had these shoes for almost a week. They seem to have a good fit and have been comfortable on my 3-4 mile road runs. They are attractive shoes and they are a pleasure to wear so far.

great for jogging

Bought these for running- good for short runs, under 6 miles, but feet go numb on longer runs. I ordered a half size larger after reading other reviews and was glad I had- they would have been small.

Not a comfortable sneaker. I had this brand before, but a different model. I walk about 3 miles a day and these are feeling pretty bad mid way.

The toe box was very tight. There was no option to order a wide shoe.