Head-to-Head
GT-2000 14vsChallenger 8
The GT-2000 14 and Challenger 8 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The GT-2000 14 retails for $140 while the Challenger 8 comes in at $155 — a $15 difference. The GT-2000 14 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Challenger 8. In our ratings, the GT-2000 14 edges out the Challenger 8 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $155 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
