ASICS GT-2000 14 vs Saucony Tempus 2
On paper, compared with the ASICS GT-2000 14, the Saucony Tempus 2 is 13 g lighter, 2.1 mm more drop, ₹7,100 cheaper, Ride −1.
 ASICSGT-2000 14 |  SauconyTempus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.83 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹11,199 | ₹4,075 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 273 g | 260 g |
| Heel stack | 36.5 mm | 36.8 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.5 mm | 26.7 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10.1 mm |
| Foam | – | PWRRUN PB and PWRRUN blend |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | mild support |
| Fit | – | standard |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | – | Up to about 85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalking | Walking |
| 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 | Softest stability shoe I have tried · Good rebound for a stability shoe · Light, about 260 g in US 9 · Gusseted tongue and strong heel clip · Versatile: one shoe for all training |
| Cons | Not for very high arches · Not a fast shoe · Lighter runners only (under ~85 kg) | Outsole durability doubtful beyond 500 km · Tight medial side, raised arch may irritate neutral or high arches · Unsure grip on loose gravel · Not for wide feet in the standard width |
| 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 are a neutral runner or have high arches. |
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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Tempus 2
The Tempus 2 is the softest stability shoe I have tried, light and versatile, and at ₹7,000 to ₹9,000 one of the best value stability options. Avoid it if you are a neutral runner or have high arches.
Avoid if: You are a neutral runner or have high arches.
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