What replaced the Asics GT-2000 11?
Updated August 7, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The GT-2000 12 replaced the GT-2000 11 in September 2023 at the same $140 list. It deleted the medial post entirely for the geometry-only 3D Guidance System, moved to FF Blast+ with a PureGEL heel pod, and became the lightest GT-2000 ever, and the best-loved of the modern line.
- Asics GT-2000 12Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Aug 7, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The GT-2000 12 is 0.4 oz lighter
- 13 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 8 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: GT-2000 11 vs 12.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Changed characterThe post deletion, done right. The 12 removed the last medial hardware from a 25-year stability franchise and got named stability trainer of the year for it: Believe in the Run told the Gel-Kayano 30 to step aside, and Doctors of Running called it a favorite of the series. Support became something the shoe's shape does, and most feet never noticed the hardware was gone.
Stick with the GT-2000 11 if
- You genuinely want a felt medial post; the 11 is the last one
- The 11's lower, more traditional platform suits your orthotic
- Deep-clearance 11s cover your easy miles for less
Old stock is gone; see alternatives below.
Move to the GT-2000 12 if
- You want modern stability that guides instead of pushes
- Lighter and taller with the same steadiness sounds right
- You trust the reviews; this is the modern line's consensus high point
Where the Asics GT-2000 is now
Four generations separate the Asics GT-2000 11 from the GT-2000 15 (2026), so the gap is wider than any single update suggests:
- The GT-2000 15 is 0.9 oz lighter
- 14 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $10
What loyalists said about the update
The hoarded one, which is the twist: the version that deleted the post is the one loyalists stockpile. Redditors report 800 km pairs, backup pairs bought after discontinuation, and open sadness that it is gone; 67% positive in aggregated threads. The dissent came from newer runners who found it too firm. The post-deletion backlash that hit Nike's Structure never materialized here.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining GT-2000 11 stock
Old stock goneAmazon's stock of the Asics GT-2000 11is gone in both men's and women's sizes, and discontinued stock does not come back. The best current match is the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the GT-2000 12, these come closest to what the GT-2000 11 did.
- 10.6 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Adrenaline is the head-to-head: the other shoe-wall stability staple in the same price band with the same podiatrist-referred clientele. RoadTrailRun's split holds up: the Adrenaline for slow long runs, the GT-2000 for anything quicker.
Against your Asics GT-2000 11: 0.8 oz heavier, 14 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $5 more at list.
- 10.5 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 39 mm heel
- $170 list
The Kayano is the in-brand premium tier, $20 up: more foam, more shoe, the same 3D Guidance System since 2023. The GT-2000 is the lighter and cheaper way to buy the same stability philosophy.
Against your Asics GT-2000 11: 0.7 oz heavier, 16 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $30 more at list.
- 10.4 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
The Structure lived the same story: a medial-post stability shoe that deleted its post and softened. The Structure runs firmer and snappier; the GT-2000 is the softer, more traditional fit with a real width range.
Against your Asics GT-2000 11: 0.6 oz heavier, 15 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $5 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Asics GT-2000 11 still available?
- No. Amazon's stock of the Asics GT-2000 11 is gone in both men's and women's sizes, and old-model stock does not come back. Your move is the successor or a close alternative.
- Is the GT-2000 12 a downgrade from the Asics GT-2000 11?
- Not a downgrade, but a different shoe. The GT-2000 12 scores well with new buyers while changing the ride that Asics GT-2000 11 loyalists bought it for. Read the spec changes before assuming it will feel familiar.
- How much lighter is the GT-2000 12?
- 0.4 oz lighter in a men's US 9: 9.4 oz against the Asics GT-2000 11's 9.8 oz.
- Is the Asics GT-2000 still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Asics GT-2000 15, released in 2026, 4 versions on from the Asics GT-2000 11.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Asics GT-2000 11?
- The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25. The Adrenaline is the head-to-head: the other shoe-wall stability staple in the same price band with the same podiatrist-referred clientele. RoadTrailRun's split holds up: the Adrenaline for slow long runs, the GT-2000 for anything quicker.