I have some mixed feelings about the GT 2000 3. It runs sweet and smooth, fits well, has the arch near the heel and looks great.
These are all positives. However, I’m pretty much the target market for this shoe and it just is not supportive enough. Asics has gone to overkill with the cushioning in this one.
Not only that, but the Dynamic Duomax creases very easily and is quite noticeably less supportive than standard Duomax.
I could also do without the external heel counter; it compromises the heel fit and just is not very supportive at all.
However, there are runners who will love the shoe’s cushioning and near-Kayano run experience.
In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the GT 20003 steals some Kayano sales! It delivers the hyper-cushy road feel of the Kayano for about $30 less.
I found that the GT 2000 3 started to give way under my pronating feet pretty quickly. You can look at the rear of a shoe and if it leans in medially, then it is not supportive enough and could leave you hurting.
I did experience some posterior tibialis fatigue after a few runs in the GT 2000 3; always a dead giveaway that a shoe is not giving me the support that I need.
And, I’m under 170 lbs. I can’t imagine what a heavier over pronator could do to this shoe.
For those that only desire a touch of support combined with a heavy dose of cushioning, the GT 2000 3 is worth your time. For the rest of us who need a sturdier level of support, keep looking