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* {{H:drop}}. The GT 2000 does not have as much of a drop as many traditional shoes. I find that its 6mm drop is more than I'd like, but it only causes slight changes to my biomechanics. Many traditional shoes have 10mm drop, which means my heels tend to scrape on the forward swing and I become more of a heel striker.
* {{H:structure}}. The GT 2000 has quite a bit of over engineering, with multiple densities of foam and some gel to interfere with your biomechanics. It also has a hard plastic arch section that I dislike.
* {{H:flexibility}}. The GT 2000 has little flexibility, and I find it feels overly rigid. While the flexibility is similar to a [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoe, in practice those shoes have massively cushioned midsoles that allow the foot to flex within the shoe as the midsole compresses. I find the GT 2000 feels far more like a clog than even the biggest Hoka shoes.
* {{H:outsole}}. There's a good layer of harder rubber outsole over all the contact areas on the GT 2000, which should help with its longevity.
* {{H:shape}}. Like most shoes, the Asics GT 2000 seems to have been designed by someone who has never see an human foot. Cutting open the toe box helps quite a bit. {{H:TryCuttingShoes}}
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==Asics GT 2000 and Hoka Clifton==
The [[Hoka Clifton]] is the best [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoe by far, combining massive cushioning with light weight. By comparison, the GT 2000 is nearly 50% heavier, but provides far less cushioning. The GT 2000 has a little more padding in the rear of the upper, and a much nicer tongue, but that's about it's only advantage.
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