ASICS GT-2000 13 vs New Balance 860 v14
On paper, compared with the ASICS GT-2000 13, the New Balance 860 v14 is 42 g heavier, Ride +0.5.
 ASICSGT-2000 13 |  New Balance860 v14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.33 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 264 g | 306 g |
| Heel stack | 36.6 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 27.2 mm | – |
| Drop | 9.4 mm | – |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | – |
| Plate | – | nylon/Pebax plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | stability |
| Fit | narrow | narrow |
| Sizing | go up half | go up half |
| Recommended runner weight | Under 85 kg | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalking | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | FF Blast Plus midsole: stable, cushioned, with energy return · No break-in needed · Extra heel softness from PureGEL · Moderate, non-intrusive 3D Guidance support · Wide, stable platform · Premium, breathable engineered mesh upper · Strong heel counter, padding and tongue · Thick, durable outsole rubber · Light at 260 g (US 9) · Excellent value at ₹5,000–6,500 | 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 | Snug, narrow forefoot, needs half a size up · Thick, not very soft upper mesh · Short laces, runner's knot came loose · Below-average traction on wet surfaces · Not for interval or speed sessions · Not enough for heavy runners or severe overpronators | 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 weigh over 85 kg or overpronate heavily, where the Kayano 31 is the better choice. | Avoid it if you want a shoe for fast running around 4:00/km pace. |
My verdicts
ASICS
GT-2000 13
For me the GT-2000 13 is the best lightweight moderate-stability shoe on the market and one of the best shoes under ₹6,000. Beginners and flat-footed runners under 85 kg can buy it with their eyes closed, as long as they size up for the snug forefoot.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you weigh over 85 kg or overpronate heavily, where the Kayano 31 is the better choice.
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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