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Weight
300.2 g (10.59 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
295.9 g (10.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.1 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33
The ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32 and ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 may look similar on paper, but the newer shoe takes the series in a noticeably different direction. The GEL-KAYANO 33 replaces the previous FF BLAST ECO+ setup with a dual-layer FF BLAST MAX and FF BLAST PLUS midsole, delivering a softer, more cushioned, and more responsive ride. The new support system also trades a little stability for a smoother ride, though the shoe remains more than supportive enough overall.
Variants
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Dark Currant - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 33 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 33 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.0
6.4
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
1.6
4.4
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
3.9
5.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.4
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
300.2 g (10.59 oz)
295.9 g (10.44 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.7 mm
41.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.6 mm
30.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
11.1 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.6")
119 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.25
2.29
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.62
3.91
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
68 mm (2.7")
69 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
97 mm (3.8")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.4 mm (0.133")
3.7 mm (0.145")
Toe TTS Deviation
3.4 mm (0.135")
0.7 mm (0.027")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.8
6.6
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.8 mm (-0.150")
-4.1 mm (-0.162")
Arch Fit: Width
9.9
9.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
1.6 mm (0.062")
-0.7 mm (-0.026")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
5.1
6.1
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
13 mm (0.5")
15 mm (0.6")
Heel Apex Position
13.4%
15.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
18.0°
18.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.8
7.8
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
47 mm (1.9")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
64.8%
62.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.1°
26.6°
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.2
2.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
65.5%
68.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
1.6
4.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
67.0%
71.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.3
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.98 J
3.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.96 J
9.51 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.53 J
16.87 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.4
7.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.29 J
4.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.86 J
8.13 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.92 J
12.07 J
Heel Firmness
8.6
8.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
51.4 N/mm
45.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
60.4 N/mm
55.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
81.1 N/mm
76.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.0
8.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
67.5 N/mm
62.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
84.7 N/mm
79.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
115 N/mm
109 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.9
7.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.53 J
7.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.35 J
7.49 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.25 J
7.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.18 J
7.36 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.9
6.5
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
58 N
71 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
3.9
5.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
53.0%
57.2%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.7
6.8
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.5 N/mm
10.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
360 N
275 N
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