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unfortunately, asics appear to be running more narrow than before...i had 4 previous pair if Cumulus and they fit perfectly. this shoe is a bit more narrow even though it's the same size. if you're like me and have been purchasing asics specifically for their wide width accommodation, you may need to return these.

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I am constantly searching for, what might be referred to as, extra wide athletic shoes. For many years I have been limited to only one brand. Looking for some variety I ordered the GT-1000 and I could not be happier. The fit, construction, and styling are just superb. The sizing, as stated, runs true. I highly recommend the GT-1000!

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Alright, I have been buying the asics 1100 line since the 1150's (great shoe, ran a half marathon in them). I have also been watching the line go down in quality with each new shoe. The 1170's were still a great shoe despite inferior mesh which was prone to holes in the sides. Then comes the GT 1000. I very much wanted to love this shoe. But, alas, it wasn't meant to be. Gone is the cover / reinforcement over the big toe the 1170's had. So guess where the first hole opened up shortly after purchase? Above the big toe. I also found that the mesh on the outsides of the foot was inferior, and holes opened up there as well. Further, they hurt the arches in my feet when worn for very long, something the 1170s never did. The shoes only lasted a few short months before being relegated to work shoes not fit for running duty. I have now been running in the Kayanos much better shoe. Asics, I loved the 1100 series fix the 1000s! Until then, I will stay with paying a little more for Kayano quality.

*** I did buy the black 11 1/2 version of these from Amazon, not sure why its not verifying the purchase!

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These shoes were designed to breathe, with mesh on top, but the design is flawed. The mesh top ripped after a couple of months of moderate use indoors. Now there's a hole on the top front of the shoe. I moved up to this pricier model because of past problems with soles that split at the seams, and now there's this issue. I enjoy the feel of Asics shoes, but I can't continue to tolerate shoes that cannot handle moderate wear for a short time.

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First I'll say I am not an avid runner, but am athletic and like to always be able to run if I need/want to. These shoes are perfect for my daily work where black shoes are needed. They do have a silver pin stripe around the usual ASICS design outline, but it really doesn't stand out a ton and can be fixed with a sharpie if needed in the future. I switched to ASICS from Nike a few years back, and haven't had a bad pair yet. This pair actually has more padding than my ASICS Gel series I wear usually when not at work, which I also love. I have a wider foot but don't feel comfortable in wide size shoes. The GT-1000 is a good balance of foot hugger with plenty of toe room to wiggle them around in, which my feet love. I haven't had to run in them yet, so I can't really say how they would do as a daily running shoe.

For the reviews that say theres came with specs of silver on the inner side sole area this is an ASICS design thing. They probably could have done with it on this shoe being basically all black, but it's on every shoe I've ever seen from them. It's not a defect, and you probably aren't going to get a pair with those flakes. If they bug ya, sharpies are just the ticket. If it needs to be 100% all black for work purposes with no room for a little silver here and there, these probably aren't the shoes you should get unless you don't mind using the sharpie quite a bit. I doubt most employers where these could be worn would be that picky (or ever take time to inspect and stare at your shoes), which is why I personally picked these for my work shoes.