ASICS GT-2000 15 vs Puma ForeverRun Nitro 3
Two shoes compared on measured geometry. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- ASICS GT-2000 1540/32 mm · toe rocker 31 % · heel bevel 7 %
- Puma ForeverRun Nitro 338/30 mm · toe rocker 32 % · heel bevel 15 %
Which suits you
| If you want | Pick | Because |
|---|---|---|
| A smoother roll at toe-off | About the same | 31.3 vs 32.3 % toe rocker |
| More cushioning under the heel | ASICS GT-2000 15 | 40 vs 38 mm heel stack |
| More under the forefoot | ASICS GT-2000 15 | 32 vs 30 mm forefoot stack |
| A lower drop | About the same | 8 vs 8 mm drop |
From the values below, with differences inside measurement noise shown as about the same. This describes the shoes, not what is right for your feet; comfort in the first few runs decides.
| Metric | ASICS GT-2000 15 Stability · Road | Puma ForeverRun Nitro 3 Stability · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mmStated | 8 mmStated |
| Heel stack | 40 mmStated | 38 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mmStated | 30 mmStated |
| Weight | 258 gStated | 279 gMeasured |
| Toe rocker | 31 %est. | 32 %est. |
| Rocker radius | 36 %est. | 44 %est. |
| Rocker rise angle | 29 degest. | 26 degest. |
| Rocker angle at toe | 61 degest. | 56 degest. |
| Toe tip over ground | 37 mm*est. | 34 mmest. |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 78.6 %est. | 78.1 %est. |
| Toe spring (relative) | 17.6 %est. | 15.8 %est. |
| Heel bevel length | 7.1 %est. | 14.8 %est. |
| Heel bevel height | 13 mm*est. | — |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | 117.2 mmMeasured | — |
| Midsole width (heel) | 95.7 mmMeasured | — |
| Toe box shape | — | 76 %est. |
| Interior forefoot width | 95.9 mmMeasured | — |
| Toebox width | 71.3 mmMeasured | — |
| Longitudinal stiffness | 27Derived | — |
| Midsole firmness | 39Derived | — |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Primary foam | FF Blast Max | dual-density NITROFOAM (PEBA blend), RUNGUIDE system + TPU heel clip |
| List price | $150 | $150 |
Key differences
- Heel-to-toe drop is about the same: 8 mm for ASICS GT-2000 15, 8 mm for Puma ForeverRun Nitro 3.
- ASICS GT-2000 15's heel stack is 40 mm, 2 mm thicker than Puma ForeverRun Nitro 3's 38 mm.
- ASICS GT-2000 15's forefoot stack is 32 mm, 2 mm thicker than Puma ForeverRun Nitro 3's 30 mm.
- ASICS GT-2000 15's weight is 258 g, 21 g lighter than Puma ForeverRun Nitro 3's 279 g.
- Toe rocker is about the same: 31 % of length for ASICS GT-2000 15, 32 % of length for Puma ForeverRun Nitro 3.
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