ASICS GT-1000 13 vs New Balance 860 v14
On paper, compared with the ASICS GT-1000 13, the New Balance 860 v14 is 30 g heavier, ₹10,000 pricier, Ride +2.
 ASICSGT-1000 13 |  New Balance860 v14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 6.33 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹5,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 276 g | 306 g |
| Heel stack | 33.7 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 25 mm | – |
| Drop | 8.7 mm | – |
| Foam | AMPLIFOAM Plus | – |
| Plate | – | nylon/Pebax plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | stability |
| Fit | wide | narrow |
| Sizing | – | go up half |
| Recommended runner weight | Very light runners | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | BeginnersWalking | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Premium-feeling materials for the price · Thick heel padding and stiff heel counter · Long, premium laces · Moderate, non-intrusive 3D Guidance support · Wide platform for a stable ride · Compact, feels lighter than its 270–280 g · Smooth heel-to-toe transition · Amazing step-in comfort, superb walking shoe | Bounce and energy return rare in a stability shoe · Strong, traditional stability: wide platform, raised medial foam, plate · Premium engineered mesh upper and build · Thick outsole with good traction · Foam expected to last 1,000 km · Great value at ₹6,000–9,000 |
| Cons | Midsole lacks impact protection, ankles and calves worked extra · Not enough for excessive overpronation · Very flexible, durability doubtful · Outsole rubber feels softer than on premium ASICS · Lacks the ASICS feel of cheaper Gel Excite 10 and Gel-Pulse · Not worth the retail price | Runs about a full size small · Snug fit even after sizing up · Not for fast paces around 4:00/km |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you are a serious runner wanting a ₹5,000 shoe that lasts 800 km, or if you overpronate excessively. | Avoid it if you want a shoe for fast running around 4:00/km pace. |
My verdicts
ASICS
GT-1000 13
The GT-1000 13 does its job for light, beginner runners who slightly overpronate, and it is a great walking shoe, but the midsole did not protect me well. I would not buy it at retail, only at around ₹4,000–4,500.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a serious runner wanting a ₹5,000 shoe that lasts 800 km, or if you overpronate excessively.
Read reviewNew Balance
860 v14
The 860v14 is one of the best shoes for flat feet and overpronation, and for me it beat the Kayano with extra bounce and stability. I give it 9 out of 10 overall, and at ₹6,000–9,000 it is a highly recommended buy.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a shoe for fast running around 4:00/km pace.
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