ASICS GT-1000 14 vs ASICS GT-2000 14
On paper, compared with the ASICS GT-1000 14, the ASICS GT-2000 14 is 2.5 mm more heel stack, ₹7,400 pricier, Ride +3.
 ASICSGT-1000 14 |  ASICSGT-2000 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 6.50 | 9.00 |
| Ride | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Value | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹3,799 | ₹11,199 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | – | 273 g |
| Heel stack | 34 mm | 36.5 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | 28.5 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | mild support |
| Fit | – | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | BeginnersWalking | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalking |
| Pros | Big improvement over the previous version · Very soft, springy FF Blast midsole · Light, breathable, soft jacquard upper · Durable outsole with good wet traction · Good stability for beginners with mild overpronation | Softer and more responsive than the GT-2000 13 · Support no longer harsh under the arch · 8 mm drop · Soft, breathable upper · Up to 1,000 km of durability |
| Cons | Not worth ₹10,000 · Soft heel clip, not for extreme overpronation · Not for runners over about 80 kg · Heel gel is just marketing | Not for very high arches · Not a fast shoe · Lighter runners only (under ~85 kg) |
| Avoid if | It costs ₹10,000, you weigh over 80 kg, or you have extreme overpronation. | You have very high arches (pick a soft max-cushion neutral shoe such as the New Balance More v6 or 1080v14), you weigh over about 85 kg (pick the Kayano), or you want a fast shoe. |
My verdicts
ASICS
GT-1000 14
The GT-1000 14 is far better than the last version and a soft, comfortable mild-stability shoe for walking and beginners, but it is not worth ₹10,000. Buy the GT-2000 14 or another option instead, or wait until it drops to ₹4,000–5,000.
Avoid if: It costs ₹10,000, you weigh over 80 kg, or you have extreme overpronation.
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GT-2000 14
My favourite GT-2000 of the five-plus I have tested: stable without being harsh, comfortable from walking to a full marathon, and an easy buy on sale.
Avoid if: You have very high arches (pick a soft max-cushion neutral shoe such as the New Balance More v6 or 1080v14), you weigh over about 85 kg (pick the Kayano), or you want a fast shoe.
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