Gel-Kayano 32

I paid ₹17,000 for the Kayano 32. I have early-stage plantar fasciitis and moderate overpronation in my right foot, so I wanted to see if it would help. I ran a half marathon and many other runs in it. My UK 8 (27 cm) weighs 300 g. I measured 40 mm at the heel and 32 mm at the forefoot, an 8 mm drop, down from 10 mm. I prefer 8 mm or lower, so I welcome that. The upper is the best I have tested in a Kayano in four or five years. The engineered mesh is soft and plush but thinner than the 31, so it breathes about 10–20% better and the toe box is taller. My extra-wide version fitted perfectly. The tongue is attached on both sides, and an elastic band under the insole wraps the arch. The heel clip is supportive without being aggressive, and the heel padding is very plush. The FF Blast Plus midsole felt firm on my first run, about 6 out of 10 for softness. After a few runs it softened to the Kayano 31's level, about 7 out of 10. It should not be too soft, and it gives the softness you need. The 4D Guidance System works very well. It felt like the shoe was laying a flat road just for me so my foot did not roll in. After the half marathon I did not feel tired. The PureGEL in the heel made no real difference I could feel. The AHAR Plus hybrid outsole is extremely durable. It is also an absolute banger for walking. No shoe fixes your problems. It only supports you, and you still need to see a doctor and do strengthening work. At 72 kg with moderate overpronation, the Kayano 32 was overwhelming for me. I needed two dosas and it gave me five. It is for real heavy overpronators and slow paces of 6:00/km and slower. It feels bulky for faster running. At ₹17,000 I regret buying it. If you are under 80–85 kg and do not need heavy support, get the GT-2000 14 (about ₹12,000, ₹10,000 on offer) or the GT-2000 13 (₹4,000–5,000). The New Balance 860 v14 at about ₹6,000 gives similar protection and is bouncier. The Kayano 33 is due in a week, so the 32 should get much cheaper.