ASICS GT-2000 13  Running Shoe Review

Reviewed Nov 19, 2025 at 09:02am
Tested using Methodology v0.8.2 
ASICS GT-2000 13
4.6
Marathon Racing 
5.7
5K/10K Racing 
1.5
Energy Return 
5.6
Cushioning 
8.3
Lateral Stability 
 0

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Our Verdict

4.6
Marathon Racing 
5.7
5K/10K Racing 
1.5
Energy Return 
5.6
Cushioning 
8.3
Lateral Stability 
  • 4.6
    Marathon Racing
  • 5.7
    5K/10K Racing

  • Performance Usages

  • 1.5
    Energy Return
  • 5.6
    Cushioning
  • 8.3
    Lateral Stability
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Nov 19, 2025: Review published.
    2.  Updated Nov 18, 2025: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Jul 20, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Jun 23, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    5.9
    Weight
    Weight
    264.5 g (9.33 oz)
    Stack Heights
    Heel Stack Height
    35.3 mm
    Forefoot Stack Height
    27.2 mm
    Heel-To-Toe Drop
    8.1 mm
    Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
    8.0 mm
    External Shape
    Outsole Heel Width
    93 mm (3.7")
    Outsole Arch Width
    79 mm (3.1")
    Outsole Forefoot Width
    114 mm (4.5")
    Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
    2.63
    Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
    4.19
    Internal Shape
    Internal Length
    285 mm (11.2")
    Internal Heel Width
    70 mm (2.8")
    Internal Forefoot Width
    96 mm (3.8")
    Wide Sizing Available
    Yes
    Other Features
    Tongue Gusset Type
    Fully-gusseted
    Plate
    None
    Performance
    1.3
    Heel Energy Return
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    Heel Energy Return
    65.8%
    1.6
    Forefoot Energy Return
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    Forefoot Energy Return
    67.0%
    5.7
    Heel Cushioning
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    Energy Absorbed At 550N
    2.62 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1100N
    7.27 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1900N
    12.90 J
    5.5
    Forefoot Cushioning
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    Energy Absorbed At 800N
    3.36 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1300N
    6.01 J
    Energy Absorbed At 2050N
    9.02 J
    6.7
    Heel Firmness
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    Firmness At 550N
    66.7 N/mm
    Firmness At 1100N
    136.6 N/mm
    Firmness At 1900N
    270.7 N/mm
    8.9
    Forefoot Firmness
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    Firmness At 800N
    138.1 N/mm
    Firmness At 1300N
    276.0 N/mm
    Firmness At 2050N
    512.6 N/mm