Head-to-Head
GT-2000 14vsEllipse
The GT-2000 14 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The GT-2000 14 retails for $140 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The GT-2000 14 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the GT-2000 14 edges out the Ellipse — 9.1/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $145 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
