ASICS GT-1000 14 vs ASICS GT-1000 14 GTX

ASICS GT-1000 14 vs ASICS GT-1000 14 GTX, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	ASICS GT-1000 14	ASICS GT-1000 14 GTX
MSRP	$110	$130
Weight	265g	310g
Drop	8mm	8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	28/20mm	28/20mm
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	Moderate	Moderate
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Stability	Stability
Plate	None	None
Waterproof	No	Yes
Midsole	—	—
Outsole	—	—
Width availability	Standard, Wide, Extra Wide	Standard
Best for	Beginners or overpronators wanting affordable everyday stability for easy miles.	Runners who want an affordable, waterproof stability trainer for wet or cold-weather daily miles.
Avoid if	You want a lively, responsive shoe for faster workouts or a plush max-cushion feel.	You want a light, responsive shoe or run in hot climates where the waterproof upper traps heat.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

The ASICS GT-1000 14 and its GTX sibling share the same 28/20 mm stack, 8 mm drop, and moderate cushion, so the only real trade-off is the waterproof upper: the GTX adds a Gore-Tex layer for wet, cold-weather miles at the cost of 45 g more weight and a $20 higher price. Pick the standard GT-1000 14 for lighter, cooler everyday runs; choose the GTX only if you regularly train in rain and cold and don't mind the extra heat and weight.