ASICS GT-2000 14 vs New Balance 860 v15
On paper, compared with the ASICS GT-2000 14, the New Balance 860 v15 is 56 g heavier, 2 mm less drop, 3.5 mm more heel stack, ₹5,800 pricier, Ride −1.
 ASICSGT-2000 14 |  New Balance860 v15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.67 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹11,199 | ₹16,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 273 g | 329 g |
| Heel stack | 36.5 mm | 40 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.5 mm | 34 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Foam | – | Fresh Foam X |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | stability |
| Fit | – | – |
| Sizing | – | go up half |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to 90 kg | Up to 120 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalking | – |
| Pros | 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 | One of the most protective max-cushion shoes · Rocker eased my plantar fasciitis · Great for flat feet |
| Cons | Not for very high arches · Not a fast shoe · Lighter runners only (up to ~90 kg) · Narrow toe box (68.4 mm) | Heavier · Not responsive · Runs half a size small |
| 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 90 kg (pick the Kayano 32 or New Balance 860 v15), you have wide feet, or you want a fast shoe. | Avoid it if you want a light or responsive shoe. It is heavy, and it runs half a size small. |
My verdicts
ASICS
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 90 kg (pick the Kayano 32 or New Balance 860 v15), you have wide feet, or you want a fast shoe.
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860 v15
Its rocker did the bending for me, which really helped my plantar fasciitis in the early days. One of the most protective cushioned shoes for plantar fasciitis, flat feet and other foot issues. Look for it at ₹12,000–13,000.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a light or responsive shoe. It is heavy, and it runs half a size small.
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