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ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's

ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's

Item # 779347
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ASICS GT-2140 road-running shoes are packed with features for runners needing a blend of comfort, stability and pronation control.

  • Lightweight, flexible synthetic leather and polyester mesh uppers offer maximum breathability and comfort
  • Wicking polyester linings absorb excess moisture and dry fast
  • ComforDry™ removable footbeds add cushioning and offer a cool, dry shoe environment
  • Personalized Heel Fit (PHF™) memory foam-lined collars mold to each foot for amazing comfort
  • Solyte® 55 midsoles use medium-density proprietary material to enhance cushioning and stability
  • Proprietary Solyte midsoles are also exceptionally lightweight, with excellent rebound for easy running
  • Forefoot and hindfoot GEL® silicone-based cushioning inserts absorb excess shock in all directions for great stability
  • Impact Guidance System (IGS®) helps slow pronation for an optimal gait and natural foot movement from heel strike through toe-off
  • DuoMax® dual-density medial posts provide pronation control for moderate overpronators
  • Space Trusstic® system delivers stability and arch support while maintaining appropriate flex
  • High-performance blown rubber outsoles provide superb traction and feel
  • DuraSponge® forefoot material provides cushioning and traction
  • AHAR® abrasion-resistant heels enhance durability at the heelstrike area
  • 3M Scotchlite™ reflective accents enhance visibility in low light
  • Proudly carries the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Please note: Sizes offered in Wide are a 4E width

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9. Please note: ASICS products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 779347

ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleRoad-running
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperSynthetic leather/polyester mesh
LiningPolyester
MidsoleDual-density polymer/gel inserts
SupportMedial posts/nylon plate
OutsoleBlown rubber
Running shoe typeStability
Average weight24 ounces
Average weight - metric0.68 kilogram
GenderMen's

ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (4)
  • Absorbs shock (3)
  • Breathable (3)
  • Stable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Pavement (4)
    • Gym (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Mar

    5

    2009

    (10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great shoe

    By ajanderson

    from eugene, or

    About Me Gym Rat

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Absorbs Shock
    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Flexible
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Gym
      • Pavement
      • Track

      Comments about ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's:

      This is at least the third generation of this shoe I have owned. I usually run with them for a certain period of time and then I retire them to my daily walking shoe. The previous generations have lasted me a very long time, very pleased.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Low Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      4

      2009

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best looking, comfy running shoes

      By Itinerant Mechanic

      from Albany, GA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Absorbs Shock
      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Pavement

        Comments about ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's:

        The elegant black-silver color scheme is so neat, my friends have mistaken them for formal shoes. I have just bought my fourth pair in five years, I keep buying them for looks and superior comfort when walking and standing. They were my first running shoes too, but I hated wearing them out. The first three pairs were not as durable as the other Asics I have owned (the upper lining wore out much sooner than the rest of the shoe), but I will give the new version five stars for unique looks (black-silver) and the benefit of the doubt on durability, hoping the upper lining has been strengthened. Highly recommended as a casual shoe if you walk a lot.
        The most comfortable walking shoe I have ever tried on.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • High Arch

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        26

        2009

         
        5.0

        They've proven themselves

        By Outpost

        from Indiana / B.C.

        About Me Competitive Athlete

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Absorbs Shock
        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Flexible
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Wears Out Quickly

        Best Uses

        • Gym
        • Pavement
        • Track

        Comments about ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's:

        I ran cross country in high school and college. I do occasional road races still.

        I've run in NewBalance 660's, 803's, and brooks as well as a few other shoes (lower brands like saucony and countless nikes) over the years, but i have settled into this type exclusively for about 18 months now.

        to be clear i throw away ALL my shoes at 650 miles regardless of appearance.

        On the treadmill i feel this shoe cannot be beat. i am on my third pair of them (and near my 2,000'th mile) of treadmill work on these shoes, and the soles hold up well through an expected 600 mile lifespan. after wearing this shoe, i keep coming back. there is more flex than a NB 600 series, and the soles hold up just as well. nike air systems (even the variable PSI soles) just don't compete with the aasics gel system.

        the only problem i have had with these shoes is in sand running. i have worn a pair of these until the plastic 'aasics' symbol on the sides was the only strapping left on the top. this took about 8 months of sand running. they pretty much looked like birkenstocks, with absolutely no mesh left whatsoever... once it got a few holes in it, it just shredded doing hill training on sand. the newbalance shoes have a more solid upper... but to me a shoe is mostly about your contact with the ground, and that's why i keep coming back to aasics.

        for a gym shoe, this is the top of it's class, i would challenge anyone to show me a nike or newbalance that runs as uniform after 350 miles and beyond as these do. the gel used in this shoe is really top of the line.

        i have not tried the trail running type of this shoe, and perhaps it's top would be more durable... but for what this is designed to do, i've yet to find it bested by Nb, Nike, or the likes.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels half size too small
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Aug

        25

        2009

         
        4.0

        Good shoe

        By Jonas the Runner

        from Winder, GA

        About Me Gym Rat

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Gym
          • Pavement

          Comments about ASICS GT-2140 Road-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I run a pretty good amount. These shoes are great, but if you're a serious runner I would consider the Kayano. I have used both and found that I get more (miles and performance) out of the Kayano than the 2140, but hey- you get what you pay for.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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