ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32 vs Nike Structure 26

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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
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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. 

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Variants

  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Dark Currant - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure 26 (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure 26 (Black/Iron Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))

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Design

Weight  

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Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

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Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

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Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
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Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

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Outsole Arch Width 
 

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Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

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Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

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Internal Heel Width 
 

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Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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Wide Sizing Available 
 

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Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

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Locked

Plate 
 

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Locked
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

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Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

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Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

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Heel Cushioning 
 

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Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

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Heel Firmness 
 

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Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

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Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
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Firmness At 1900N 
 

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Forefoot Firmness 
 

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Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
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Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
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Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32

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