Head-to-Head
GT-2000 14vsKipsummit Max
The GT-2000 14 and Kipsummit Max are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The GT-2000 14 retails for $140 while the Kipsummit Max comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The GT-2000 14 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the GT-2000 14 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 9.1/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz✓ | 9.9 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
