ASICS GT-2000 14 vs Puma ForeverRun Nitro
On paper, compared with the ASICS GT-2000 14, the Puma ForeverRun Nitro is 2 mm more drop, ₹2,200 cheaper, Ride −1.
 ASICSGT-2000 14 |  PumaForeverRun Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.67 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Value | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹11,199 | ₹8,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 273 g | 274 g |
| Heel stack | 36.5 mm | 36.1 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.5 mm | 26.1 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Foam | – | Nitro (dual density with a firmer foam) |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | mild support |
| Fit | – | wide |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | – | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalking | Easy runsLong runsTempoBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| 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 | Bouncy Nitro foam, rare in a stability shoe · Works at slow and fast paces · Light, non-intrusive heel clip for mild support · Roomy toe box with a snug midfoot · Excellent grip, acceptable wear after 500 km |
| Cons | Not for very high arches · Not a fast shoe · Lighter runners only (under ~85 kg) | Upper developed a cut · Only mild stability · Rarely discounted |
| 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. | You need aggressive stability or prefer the plush, protective feel of the Kayano. |
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 85 kg (pick the Kayano), or you want a fast shoe.
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ForeverRun Nitro
After nearly 500 km, the ForeverRun Nitro is a mild stability shoe that does not feel like one, thanks to its bouncy Nitro foam. At ₹7,000–9,000 it is the best value for money.
Avoid if: You need aggressive stability or prefer the plush, protective feel of the Kayano.
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