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ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 vs Mizuno Wave Horizon 8

ASICS

Gel-Kayano 33

  • Weight 298 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 43.5 mm

USD 170

Mizuno Wave Horizon 8, side view

Mizuno

Wave Horizon 8

  • Weight 320 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 41 mm

USD 170

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 is 22 g lighter

Profiles

  • ASICS Gel-Kayano 33
  • Mizuno Wave Horizon 8
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • 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
  • Wave Horizon 8 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Wave Horizon 8 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Wave Horizon 8 — Stability: 5/5
  • Wave Horizon 8 — Durability: 4/5
  • Wave Horizon 8 — Grip: 3/5
  • Wave Horizon 8 — Versatility: 2/5
CriterionASICS Gel-Kayano 33Mizuno Wave Horizon 8
Price
Catalogue price USD 170 USD 170
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 298 g 320 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 43.5 mm 41 mm
Forefoot stack 35.5 mm 33 mm
Midsole foam FF BLAST MAX / FF BLAST PLUS MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.01 out of 5 3.25 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 3 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 2 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
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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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

Mizuno Wave Horizon 8

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Nike Structure Plus, side view

    Nike

    Structure Plus

    • Weight 309 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 42 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Kayano 33: same terrain, same category, same role
  • On Cloudflyer 5, side view

    On

    Cloudflyer 5

    • Weight 320 g
    • Drop 9 mm
    • Stack 31 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Horizon 8: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Omni 23 ST, side view

    Saucony

    Omni 23 ST

    • Weight 277 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Kayano 33: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Topo Athletic Aura 2, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Aura 2

    • Weight 301 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 175

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Kayano 33: same terrain, same category, same role