Asics GT2110 experiences

[Franswallow]

To add further to shoe debates, I thought I would ask for your opinions of the Asics 2110 shoe. I ran with my first pair for a year, was happy with them apart from from the tops going into a hole on both shoes. I initially put this down to bad luck, running into the odd twig or two and possibly having slightly mutant toes.
However, I bought a second pair before the Wilslow half and one shoe has already got a hole in the top!! This doesn't please me, I agree that foot ventilation is important, but this takes it to extremes. Discussions with other B group runners has shown 3 similar experiences. Has anyone else had these problems?
Thanks

[Jon]

Hi fran,

If you are referring to the bit of material directly above the big toe then I would say this happens with quite a lot of shoes - I mostly run in Saucony Grid which like most road running shoes have a thin layer of breathable material over the toe - this doesn't last long. The wet doesn't help either.

Cheers

Jon

[Colin Ardron]

There are running shoes around which have a strengthened area over the bit where the toes go. This usually gives greater longevity. Mr Bear of Alderley will advise I'm sure.