Patriot 14
Entry-level road shoe offering solid GEL cushioning and durability for new runners at one of the most accessible price points.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 290g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 22/14mm
- Midsole
- EVA
- Outsole
- Solid rubber
- Upper
- Breathable mesh with at least 20% recycled content
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
The Patriot 14 is ASICS' entry-level neutral trainer positioned for beginners and easy daily runs rather than performance. Manufacturer claims center on softer forefoot cushioning versus the Patriot 13, a breathable mesh upper, and a flexible flex-grooved outsole. Independent lab data and third-party reviews are absent from the evidence, so ride firmness, stack heights, weight and durability cannot be verified. At $65 it targets value-focused runners and newcomers, not racers or those seeking premium foam responsiveness.
A firm, fairly basic daily ride with modest GEL cushioning under a 22/14 mm stack and 8 mm drop. Heavier than most entry trainers, so it feels stable but not lively.
Standard width only, with a fit that runs true to size and suits average-volume feet.
New runners on a tight budget logging easy road miles.
You want a light, responsive shoe for faster workouts or longer distances.