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ASICS GT-2000 15 vs GEL-KAYANO 33

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending StiffnessHeel Compression DepthForefoot Compression Depth
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ASICS GT-2000 15
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Picture

Track

ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Picture

Track

Heel Stack Height
39.5 mm
Weight
255.1 g (9.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.5 mm
Weight
295.9 g (10.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.1 mm
Plate
None
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Our Verdict

ASICS GT-2000 15

ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33

The ASICS GT-2000 15 and ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 are two stability-focused daily trainers, but the GT-2000 is the better running shoe for most people. It provides nearly the same support in a much lighter, more energetic package, making it more versatile. That said, the KAYANO is more cushioned and retains that protection better over long distances, so it's the one to get if comfort and support matter more than liveliness.

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Variants

  • GT-2000 15 (Birch/Cream - (Men - US 9))
  • GT-2000 15 (Birch/Cream - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 33 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 33 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

7.2
6.4

Weight  

6.2
4.5

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.5
4.4

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.2
4.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

255.1 g (9.00 oz)
295.9 g (10.44 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Stack Height Photo
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.5 mm
41.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.8 mm
30.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.7 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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ASICS GT-2000 15 3D Model Full Shoe
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

81 mm (3.2")
82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.6")
119 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.33
2.29

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.83
3.91

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 3D Model Internal
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

283 mm (11.1")
278 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

70 mm (2.8")
69 mm (2.7")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

97 mm (3.8")
96 mm (3.8")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

8.6
9.3

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

3.7 mm (0.145")
3.7 mm (0.145")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.9 mm (-0.116")
0.7 mm (0.027")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

3.3
6.6

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-7.8 mm (-0.307")
-4.1 mm (-0.162")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.0
9.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

5.6 mm (0.222")
-0.7 mm (-0.026")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

6.9
6.1

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Heel Rocker Photo
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

18 mm (0.7")
15 mm (0.6")

Heel Apex Position 
 

15.3%
15.3%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

21.8°
18.4°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.0
7.8

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Toe Spring 
 

48 mm (1.9")
55 mm (2.2")

Toe Apex Position 
 

67.8%
62.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

26.8°
26.6°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture 
 

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Secondary Foam Picture 
 

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Secondary Foam Picture
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name 
 

FF BLAST MAX
FF BLAST MAX

Primary Foam Type 
 

POE
POE

Secondary Foam Name 
 

No Secondary Foam
FF BLAST PLUS

Secondary Foam Type 
 

No Secondary Foam
Unknown

Laces 
 

Laces Picture  

ASICS GT-2000 15 Laces Picture

Lace Type 
 

Flat

Width 
 

5.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness 
 

1.8 mm (0.1")

Stretch 
 

12.0%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.0
2.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Heel Energy Return
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

76.2%
68.3%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.5
4.4

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Forefoot Energy Return
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

78.1%
71.1%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.6
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Heel Cushioning
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.56 J
3.42 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.27 J
9.51 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.54 J
16.87 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.4
7.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Forefoot Cushioning
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.69 J
4.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.89 J
8.13 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.30 J
12.07 J

Heel Firmness 
 

7.9
8.1

Heel Firmness Graph  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Heel Firmness Graph
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N 
 

42.3 N/mm
45.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

54.3 N/mm
55.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

77.2 N/mm
76.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.4
8.6

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Forefoot Firmness Graph
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N 
 

58.6 N/mm
62.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

77.4 N/mm
79.4 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

109 N/mm
109 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.6
7.1

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.29 J
7.64 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.04 J
7.49 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.89 J
7.41 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.76 J
7.36 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

6.5
6.5

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

72 N
71 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

5.7
5.1

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

59.1%
57.2%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.2
6.8

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.0 N/mm
10.4 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

263 N
275 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

6.0

Heel Compression Graph  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Heel Compression Graph

Heel Compression At 550N 
 

13.0 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

20.3 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

24.6 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

5.8

Forefoot Compression Graph  

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ASICS GT-2000 15 Forefoot Compression Graph

Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

13.6 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

16.8 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

18.9 mm

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