ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 vs ASICS Gel-Kayano 33
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 is Ride +1.
 ASICSGel-Kayano 32 |  ASICSGel-Kayano 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 300 g | 300 g |
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 39 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | FF Blast Max (top) + FF Blast Plus Eco (base) |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | stability | stability |
| Fit | standard | standard |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | 72 kg; he suggests it for real overpronators and says under 80–85 kg consider the GT-2000 14 | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Long runsRace dayBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Best Kayano upper he has tested, softer, thinner, more breathable · Taller toe box and very wide extra-wide fit · Very effective 4D Guidance System · No tiredness after a half marathon · Plush heel padding, balanced heel clip · Highly durable AHAR Plus hybrid outsole · Drop reduced to 8 mm · Excellent for walking | Soft, bouncy FF Blast Max top layer · Stable firmer base layer · Plush heel and tongue padding · More breathable than the Kayano 32 · 8 mm drop · Comfortable on 20 km long runs · Safe option for a first full marathon · Suits flat, neutral and high arches |
| Cons | Overkill for lighter, moderate overpronators · ₹17,000 price, he regrets buying it · 300 g and bulky for faster paces · Firm on the first run · PureGEL feels like a gimmick | Durability doubts for runners over 90 kg · About 20% less structure than the Kayano 32 · Too soft for severe overpronators who dislike soft foam · Not for wide feet in the standard width · Expensive at ₹17,000 |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you are under about 80–85 kg with only moderate overpronation, or if you want to run faster than 6:00/km. | Avoid it if you are over 90 kg with flat feet, or overpronate heavily and dislike soft foam; the Kayano 32 suits you better. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Gel-Kayano 32
The Kayano 32 is top quality in every way and its guidance felt like it laid a flat road for my foot. But for my weight and moderate overpronation it was too much shoe for ₹17,000, and I would buy the GT-2000 14 or 13 instead.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are under about 80–85 kg with only moderate overpronation, or if you want to run faster than 6:00/km.
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Gel-Kayano 33
This became my favourite Kayano of all the ones I have tested, and at ₹17,000 it is one of the safest full marathon shoes in India for most runners. Very heavy runners and severe overpronators who dislike soft foam should stick with the Kayano 32.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are over 90 kg with flat feet, or overpronate heavily and dislike soft foam; the Kayano 32 suits you better.
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