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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
Nike Structure 26
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Weight
300.2 g (10.59 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
293.9 g (10.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.5 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
Nike Structure 26
The ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32 and Nike Structure 26 are both stability shoes that use built-up sidewalls to keep runners' feet from under- or over-pronating. The GEL-KAYANO 32 has several extra features specifically targeting over-pronation, including a cut out in the bottom of the shoe meant to shift the weight of the shoe outward, and a pod of bouncier foam on the medial side designed to spring the foot back into neutral position faster. For the small percentage of runners who under-pronate, the Structure 26 would be a better choice, while over-pronators will get more support from the GEL-KAYANO 32.
Variants
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Dark Currant - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Jasper Green - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Blue Fade/Indigo Fog - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Cream/Denim Blue - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Dark Pink Clay/Dark Currant - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Flash Red/Beet Juice - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Gravel/Citron - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Midnight/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Midnight/Stillwater - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Monument Blue/Whisper Green - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Oatmeal/Meteor Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Oatmeal/Meteor Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Piedmont Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Piedmont Grey/Gravel - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Champagne - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Jasper Green - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Orange Glow - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Orange Glow - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Pure Silver - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Winter Sea/Midnight - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver/White - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (Black/Iron Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (Black/White/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (Hyper Pink/Black/Pink Spell/White - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (Particle Pink/Metallic Rose Gold/Taupe Grey/Silt Red - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (Summit White/Vast Grey/College Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (White/Black/Barely Green/Mint Foam/Cannon - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (White/Black/Pure Platinum - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (White/Bright Crimson/Photon Dust/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (White/Pure Platinum/Barely Volt/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.4
5.7
Forefoot Energy Return
1.6
3.5
Heel Energy Return
1.2
2.9
Forefoot Stack Height
32.6 mm
29.4 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.4
4.6
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
300.2 g (10.59 oz)
293.9 g (10.37 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.7 mm
37.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.6 mm
29.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
8.5 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.6")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.25
2.46
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.62
3.88
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
68 mm (2.7")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
97 mm (3.8")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.2
2.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
65.5%
69.3%
Forefoot Energy Return
1.6
3.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
67.0%
70.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.3
6.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.98 J
2.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.96 J
8.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.53 J
15.38 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.4
5.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.29 J
3.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.86 J
5.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.92 J
8.98 J
Heel Firmness
5.3
5.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
57.3 N/mm
61.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
102.7 N/mm
109.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
199.2 N/mm
226.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.8
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
106.5 N/mm
152.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
200.4 N/mm
287.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
387.6 N/mm
462.1 N/mm
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