ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 vs ASICS GT-1000 14
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, the ASICS GT-1000 14 is 6 mm less heel stack, ₹7,000 cheaper, Ride −1.
 ASICSGel-Kayano 32 |  ASICSGT-1000 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 6.50 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹17,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 300 g | – |
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 34 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mm | 26 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | FF Blast |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | stability | mild support |
| Fit | 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 | Under 75–80 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | BeginnersWalking |
| 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 | Big improvement over the previous version · Very soft, springy FF Blast midsole · Light, breathable, soft jacquard mesh upper · Felt lighter than the listed 270 g · Durable outsole with good wet traction · Good stability for beginners with mild overpronation |
| 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 | Not worth ₹10,000 · Soft, not stiff, heel clip, not for extreme overpronation · Not for runners over about 80 kg · Heel gel is just marketing · Better options at the same price or less |
| 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 at ₹10,000, if you weigh over 80 kg, or if you have extreme overpronation. |
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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GT-1000 14
The GT-1000 14 is far better than the last version and a soft, comfortable mild-stability shoe for walking and beginners, but it is not worth ₹10,000. Buy the GT-2000 14 or another option instead, or wait until it drops to ₹4,000–5,000.
Avoid if: Avoid it at ₹10,000, if you weigh over 80 kg, or if you have extreme overpronation.
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