Patriot 14
The ASICS Patriot 14 is a budget-friendly women's neutral road trainer built for easy runs, with more forefoot foam than its predecessor and a breathable mesh upper.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run, Walking / all-day
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 250g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- EVA
- Outsole
- molded rubber
- Upper
- breathable mesh
- Widths
- standard
The Patriot 14 is ASICS' entry-level daily trainer, positioned at $65 for beginners and casual runners who want a soft, no-frills shoe for easy mileage. Manufacturer messaging emphasizes comfort for easy runs and a smoother ride from added forefoot foam and extra flex grooves, but there is no independent testing here to verify ride quality, durability or fit over distance. It is not a performance or race shoe despite the marketing nod to picking up the pace.
Soft, comfortable feel aimed at easy runs, with added forefoot foam and flex grooves for a smoother, more flexible ride per the manufacturer.
Standard width with a breathable mesh upper intended to keep feet cool; no independent fit testing available to confirm sizing or lockdown.
Beginners and budget-conscious runners wanting a soft, comfortable shoe for easy daily miles and walking.
You need a race shoe, verified long-run cushioning, or stability features.