Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 vs ASICS GT-2000 15
ForeverRun Nitro 2 or GT-2000 15? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want stable support with great grip? Get the ForeverRun Nitro 2.
Want lightweight stability with some pop? Get the GT-2000 15.
Get the ForeverRun Nitro 2 if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
Get the GT-2000 15 if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.4 oz
- You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)
On the run
ForeverRun Nitro 2: Puma’s grippy stability trainer. Excellent stability, flexible build and amazing PumaGrip traction. The rocker mostly benefits heel strikers, and the support system can feel a bit intrusive.
GT-2000 15: Light stability with some pop. Resilient and snappy for a stability shoe, with more rocker than any GT-2000 before it. The support is steady without feeling heavy, and it handles faster runs.
Specs side by side
| ForeverRun Nitro 2 | GT-2000 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $150 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 38 / 28mm* | 38 / 30mm* |
| Drop | 10mm* | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10.3 oz* | 8.9 oz |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | 7.8 oz |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Long runs, Tempo & workouts, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 350–450 miles | 450–550 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
ForeverRun Nitro 2. True to size with a breathable, comfortable knit upper, a bit narrower than the first version. Wide available.
GT-2000 15. Snug and low volume, with a tapered toebox, so lace it carefully. Wide and extra-wide available.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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