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Weight
300.2 g (10.59 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
289.1 g (10.20 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
13.6 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
The ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32 and the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 are two classic stability trainers that incorporate a variety of support features to correct over-pronation. The Brooks shoe has a higher heel-to-toe drop and a much greater disparity in the levels of cushioning, with a heel that's slightly more protective than the ASICS shoe, but a forefoot that's much harsher. Neither shoe is very lively, as both are focused on a stable, controlled ride, but the Adrenaline GTS 25 does return energy slightly better.
Variants
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Dark Currant - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Biscuit - (Men - US 9))
- Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.4
5.1
Forefoot Stack Height
32.6 mm
27.3 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
1.6
2.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.4
4.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
300.2 g (10.59 oz)
289.1 g (10.20 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.7 mm
40.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.6 mm
27.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
13.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
12.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.6")
110 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.25
2.27
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.62
4.03
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
68 mm (2.7")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
97 mm (3.8")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
9.4
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.4 mm (0.133")
2.8 mm (0.109")
Toe TTS Deviation
3.4 mm (0.135")
2.2 mm (0.085")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.8
6.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.8 mm (-0.150")
-3.8 mm (-0.149")
Arch Fit: Width
9.9
9.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
1.6 mm (0.062")
1.1 mm (0.045")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.2
1.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
65.5%
67.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
1.6
2.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
67.0%
69.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.3
7.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.98 J
3.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.96 J
8.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.53 J
16.00 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.4
5.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.29 J
3.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.86 J
5.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.92 J
8.34 J
Heel Firmness
5.3
5.6
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
57.3 N/mm
56.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
102.7 N/mm
110.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
199.2 N/mm
215.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.8
9.1
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
106.5 N/mm
152.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
200.4 N/mm
312.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
387.6 N/mm
545.7 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.9
4.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.53 J
5.24 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.35 J
5.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.25 J
5.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.18 J
4.99 J
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