ASICS GT-2000 14 vs Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2
On paper, compared with the ASICS GT-2000 14, the Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 is 10 g heavier, 2 mm more drop, ₹3,800 pricier, Ride −2.
 ASICSGT-2000 14 |  PumaForeverRun Nitro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.00 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹11,199 | ₹14,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 273 g | 283 g |
| Heel stack | 36.5 mm | 38 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.5 mm | 28 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Foam | – | Nitro |
| 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 | Wider platform with the RunGuide system for a stable, firmer ride · Highly durable · World-class Puma grip |
| Cons | Not for very high arches · Not a fast shoe · Lighter runners only (up to ~90 kg) · Narrow toe box (68.4 mm) | Nitro foam is not lively and feels less exciting · For a moderate support shoe, it needs to lose some weight |
| 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 lively, exciting ride. |
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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ForeverRun Nitro 2
World-class Puma grip and the RunGuide support system give a highly durable and stable ride.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a lively, exciting ride.
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