ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 vs ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 33
- Latest version (2026)
- 3.5 mm more under the heel
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
- Previous version (2025)
- 3.5 mm less under the heel
- Also made for: Easy runs, Recovery runs
Side by side
- ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 has 3.5 mm more heel stack
Profiles
- ASICS Gel-Kayano 33
- ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
- Gel-Kayano 33 — Comfort: 4/5
- Gel-Kayano 33 — Responsiveness: 3/5
- Gel-Kayano 33 — Stability: 5/5
- Gel-Kayano 33 — Durability: 4/5
- Gel-Kayano 33 — Grip: 5/5
- Gel-Kayano 33 — Versatility: 3/5
- Gel-Kayano 32 — Comfort: 4/5
- Gel-Kayano 32 — Responsiveness: 3/5
- Gel-Kayano 32 — Stability: 5/5
- Gel-Kayano 32 — Durability: 4/5
- Gel-Kayano 32 — Grip: 5/5
- Gel-Kayano 32 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionASICS Gel-Kayano 33ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
Price
Catalogue price USD 170 USD 165
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 298 g 300 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 43.5 mm 40 mm
Forefoot stack 35.5 mm 32 mm
Midsole foam FF BLAST MAX / FF BLAST PLUS FF BLAST PLUS / PureGEL
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.01 out of 5 3.69 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs Daily training, Long runs, Easy runs, Recovery runs
Runner level Not specified Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Paces Not specified Easy, Steady
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Retailer prices
ASICS Gel-Kayano 33
Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.
Offers available for:
Recommended retail priceUSD 170
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.
Offers available for:
Recommended retail priceUSD 165
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