Asics GT-2150 vs GT-2160

posted: 6/15/2011 at 4:05 PM

I currently have a pair of the GT-2160s. I'm looking to get a second pair of running shoes and I found the GT-2150s for about $30 cheaper.

Is there any major difference between the 2150s and 2160s?

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DoppleBock

posted: 6/15/2011 at 6:41 PM

Yes - $30

I have always used the asics 1000-1100 series - Each year when the old model is in close out I buy 2 pair to start - if they have not screwed it up then I buy 6-8 more pair.

Usually there is no noticeable difference in Asic model year changes - But once in awhile they tweak somethingthat irritates me - But not enough that I can not run in them.

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Ojo

Where's Waldo?

posted: 6/15/2011 at 7:23 PM

I also think there is a slight difference each time Asics changes the shoes. I wear the Nimbus Gels and the change from 12 to 13 does not make me happy. They seem more narrow and I actually had to purchase a wide (never have I had to do this before). Can you buy them with the possibility of returning them if there is a problem?

Sara

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knifey

posted: 6/15/2011 at 8:09 PM

Quote from Ojo on 6/15/2011 at 7:23 PM:

I also think there is a slight difference each time Asics changes the shoes. I wear the Nimbus Gels and the change from 12 to 13 does not make me happy. They seem more narrow and I actually had to purchase a wide (never have I had to do this before). Can you buy them with the possibility of returning them if there is a problem?

Did they change the lacing system on the 13's?

Ojo

Where's Waldo?

posted: 6/15/2011 at 8:51 PM

Quote from knifey on 6/15/2011 at 8:09 PM:

Did they change the lacing system on the 13's?

Not too much but for whatever reason the shoe feels tighter. I brought them home and wore them for 5 minutes before deciding that they would not work. My local running store allowed me to change them to the wides, which do feel better but I need to wear a thicker sock with them. I hate when they do this -- I have been wearing this model since I started running 5 years ago! And of course the price also went up another $5! Evil

Sara

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DoppleBock

posted: 6/16/2011 at 6:00 AM

I started in 1050s

Currently 1150s

I guess that is 11 models - but only 8 years

There are times ASics have tweaked the show, so I get pissed off and try and change models - to a different Manufacturer - But I never like the different shoe much and end up adjusting to their tweak.

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