What replaced the Asics GT-2000 13?
Updated September 10, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The GT-2000 14 replaced the GT-2000 13 in August 2025 at the same $140 list. It moved to FF Blast Max foam with a trampoline forefoot pod, softer and bouncier, and narrowed both the heel base and the toebox, the fit change long-time wearers noticed first.
- Asics GT-2000 13Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
- Asics GT-2000 14Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Sep 10, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- Weight is unchanged
- Drop is unchanged at 8 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: GT-2000 13 vs 14.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Changed characterBouncier foam, narrower shoe. FF Blast Max and the trampoline forefoot made the 14 the liveliest GT-2000 yet, and the grades followed: A-minus at Doctors of Running, 87 at RunRepeat with class-leading outsole durability. The character change is in the fit: a tapered toebox and a narrowed heel on a line whose base buys it for roomy, boring dependability.
Stick with the GT-2000 13 if
- The 13's roomier toebox and heel are why you buy this line
- You prefer steady FF Blast+ over the bouncier Max
- Clearance 13s cover the same job for $40 less
Move to the GT-2000 14 if
- You want the livelier forefoot; this is the most fun GT-2000 to date
- Your outsoles wear out first; the 14's rubber measures twice as durable as average
- The narrower fit matches your foot anyway
Where the Asics GT-2000 is now
Two updates on, the GT-2000 15 (2026) is what sits on shelves today. Against the shoe you own rather than the one that directly replaced it:
- The GT-2000 15 is 0.5 oz lighter
- Drop is unchanged at 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $10
What loyalists said about the update
The reviews run warmer than the loyalists. Aggregated threads sit at 65% positive with genuine praise from overpronators, but the sharpest quote is a decade-long GT-2000 wearer calling the 14 horrible for the pinched toe area, and thin-materials durability gripes recur. The narrowed fit, not the ride, is the 14's grief driver, the same shape as the 10's reception.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining GT-2000 13 stock
Sizes running outDiscontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.
Availability last checked Sep 10, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the GT-2000 14, these come closest to what the GT-2000 13 did.
- 10.6 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Adrenaline is the head-to-head: the other shoe-wall stability staple in the same price band with the same podiatrist-referred clientele. RoadTrailRun's split holds up: the Adrenaline for slow long runs, the GT-2000 for anything quicker.
Against your Asics GT-2000 13: 1.2 oz heavier, 2 mm more drop, $5 more at list.
- 10.5 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 39 mm heel
- $170 list
The Kayano is the in-brand premium tier, $20 up: more foam, more shoe, the same 3D Guidance System since 2023. The GT-2000 is the lighter and cheaper way to buy the same stability philosophy.
Against your Asics GT-2000 13: 1.1 oz heavier, 2.5 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $30 more at list.
- 10.4 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
The Structure lived the same story: a medial-post stability shoe that deleted its post and softened. The Structure runs firmer and snappier; the GT-2000 is the softer, more traditional fit with a real width range.
Against your Asics GT-2000 13: 1 oz heavier, 1.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $5 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Asics GT-2000 13 still available?
- For now. Amazon still lists the Asics GT-2000 13, but the size run is thinning and prices swing with remaining stock. If your size is there, this is the late window, not the early one.
- Is the GT-2000 14 a downgrade from the Asics GT-2000 13?
- Not a downgrade, but a different shoe. The GT-2000 14 scores well with new buyers while changing the ride that Asics GT-2000 13 loyalists bought it for. Read the spec changes before assuming it will feel familiar.
- Is the Asics GT-2000 still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Asics GT-2000 15, released in 2026, 2 versions on from the Asics GT-2000 13.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Asics GT-2000 13?
- The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25. The Adrenaline is the head-to-head: the other shoe-wall stability staple in the same price band with the same podiatrist-referred clientele. RoadTrailRun's split holds up: the Adrenaline for slow long runs, the GT-2000 for anything quicker.