Asics is an athletic equipment corporation that has been developing high quality sports goods for over 60 years. They have become one of the top running shoe manufacturers of recent years, along with creating products for 15 different sports disciplines. One of the most popular shoes amongst marathon runners has consistently been the Asics GT series of shoes. And the newest Asics GT 2160 is no exception.

One of the reasons this shoe has become such a standard on the marathon circuit is due to the fact that they are very durable, as they can usually last up to around 800 km (about 500 miles). This bodes very well for those runners that must go through extensive training preparing for something as extraneous as a marathon. Not only will this shoe last a long time, saving you money in the process. But more importantly, they will be just as comfortable on your 800th kilometer as they were when you took your first step in these excellent running shoes.

Excellent stability is another positive feature this shoe offers. One of the new systems Asics has developed and implemented in the GT 2160 is called the DuoMax system. What this does, is it supports the arc of the shoe from caving in and decreasing stability. This is important because it decreases the chance of twisting and spraining your ankle.

Avid runners also tend to suffer from various sorts of joint pain, such as "runner’s knee". The good news is that the Asics GT 2160 offers one of the best cushion support systems in the running shoe industry. Asics uses their Gel Cushioning System in order to provide optimal shock absorption for the foot. These gel packs are located in the heel, where you’ll feel the most cushion (since it’s where the strongest shocks occur), and in the forefoot. Believe me when I say that I have never felt a more comfortable running shoe than these ones, as I have so far not had any problems when it comes to joint pain, and I am already on my second pair of these shoes.

The newest feature on the GT 2160s, and one of my favorite, is the guideline they have implemented on the sole of the shoe (which is actually embedded into the midsole). This guideline actually "guides" your foot in the right direction as it makes contact with the ground, ensuring that you are taking the most optimal step possible.

I can honestly say that the Asics GT 2160 is a running shoe that I simply do not go without when I go running. They have a very comfortable and snug fit, so that your foot can’t shift around within your shoe, leaving you with much better grip and overall stability. The Asics GT 2160 running shoes will leave you feeling like you have run 2 kilometers, when in reality you had actually ran 4 kilometers. They are that good. Whether you are a professional runner, or an amateur runner, the Asics GT 2160 is the right shoe for you.