ASICS GT-2000 14 vs Nike Structure Plus
On paper, compared with the ASICS GT-2000 14, the Nike Structure Plus is 36 g heavier, 2 mm more drop, 5.5 mm more heel stack, ₹3,800 pricier, Ride −1.5.
 ASICSGT-2000 14 |  NikeStructure Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.50 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹11,199 | ₹14,995 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 273 g | 309 g |
| Heel stack | 36.5 mm | 42 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.5 mm | 32 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Foam | – | ZoomX |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | mild support |
| Fit | – | standard |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to 90 kg | Up to 90 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 | Most energetic foam among my support shoes (ZoomX) · Max cushion with a modern design that helps the ankle without stressing the foot · Nike street-wear look |
| Cons | Not for very high arches · Not a fast shoe · Lighter runners only (up to ~90 kg) · Narrow toe box (68.4 mm) | Doesn't feel like a proper long-run shoe · Feels more like an all-day wear and walking shoe |
| 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 one shoe for long runs. Lively as ZoomX is, it feels more like an all-day wear and walking shoe. |
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.
Read reviewNike
Structure Plus
With bouncier ZoomX, Nike has produced an excellent shoe with a modern support system for easy runs and all-day wear.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want one shoe for long runs. Lively as ZoomX is, it feels more like an all-day wear and walking shoe.
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