Running Shoe
Products
In The Lab
Forums
Newsletters
Join now
Best
Running Shoes For Men Women Nike Brooks Marathon Long Distance For Beginners New Balance ASICS Stability HOKA adidas Cheap Cushioned Heavy Runners On Most Comfortable Saucony PUMA
Tools
Compare 3D Compare Results Table Tool Review List Review Index Graph Review Pipeline Vote Custom Ratings
Popular
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Dynafish Xiaonian HOKA Clifton 11 Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO ASICS MEGABLAST Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite Saucony Triumph 24 Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Li-Ning Chaoying Pro adidas Adizero Evo SL ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 ANTA Zone 2 90 Brooks Anthem 8 Saucony Endorphin Azura HOKA Bondi 9 Kiprun Kipride Max Nike Pegasus 42
284 Running Shoes bought and tested
Supported by you via membership, and when you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
  1. Home
  2. Running Shoe
  3. Compare

Saucony Hurricane 26 vs ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

    Top
    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
    Comments

Products

Saucony Hurricane 26
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33

Tested using Methodology v0.15

Updated Aug 21, 2026 09:11 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon

Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Aug 21, 2026 09:10 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon
Saucony Hurricane 26 Picture

Track

ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Picture

Track

Heel Stack Height
41.4 mm
Weight
260.6 g (9.19 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 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
  1. Recommended in 4 articles:
  2. Running Shoes
  3. For Men
  4. Long Distance
  5. 1
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. ASICS
  3. Heavy Runners

Our Verdict

Saucony Hurricane 26

ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33

The Saucony Hurricane 26 and ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 are both stability shoes, but the best pick depends on your needs. Runners who want a lighter, more cushioned, and much more energetic shoe that still has very good stability should get the Hurricane 26. Runners who need more support and still want good cushioning, but don't care as much about liveliness underfoot, should get the GEL-KAYANO 33.

GIFT THIS COMPARISON

0 

Variants

  • Hurricane 26 (Black/Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Hurricane 26 (Cadet/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 33 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 33 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))

Review

See Saucony Hurricane 26 Review
See ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Review
0 
0 

Check Price

SEE PRICE
Amazon
SEE PRICE
Amazon
SEE PRICE
Saucony
SEE PRICE
Asics.com
SEE PRICE
RoadRunnerSports.com
SEE PRICE
RoadRunnerSports.com
Read more

Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

7.6
6.4

Weight  

6.0
4.5

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
4.4

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.4
5.1

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.0
7.1

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.0
4.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Right Shoe Weight Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Left Shoe Weight Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

260.6 g (9.19 oz)
295.9 g (10.44 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Stack Height Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

41.4 mm
41.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

33.7 mm
30.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.7 mm
11.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
Saucony Hurricane 26 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

112 mm (4.4")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

88 mm (3.5")
82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

125 mm (4.9")
119 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.32
2.29

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.71
3.91

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
Saucony Hurricane 26 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

279 mm (11.0")
278 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

67 mm (2.6")
69 mm (2.7")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
96 mm (3.8")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.1
9.3

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Width Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

2.2 mm (0.087")
3.7 mm (0.145")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.7 mm (-0.107")
0.7 mm (0.027")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

7.4
6.6

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Height Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.1 mm (-0.122")
-4.1 mm (-0.162")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.1
9.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Arch Fit Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-1.7 mm (-0.065")
-0.7 mm (-0.026")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Toe Clearance Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.3
6.1

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Heel Rocker Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

29 mm (1.1")
15 mm (0.6")

Heel Apex Position 
 

22.6%
15.3%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

23.4°
18.4°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.4
7.8

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Rocker Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

51 mm (2.0")
55 mm (2.2")

Toe Apex Position 
 

63.0%
62.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

24.9°
26.6°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

Saucony Hurricane 26 Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture  

Saucony Hurricane 26 Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name 
 

incrediLUX

Primary Foam Type 
 

A-TPU

Secondary Foam Name 
 

PWRRUN

Secondary Foam Type 
 

EVA

Laces 
 

Laces Picture  

Saucony Hurricane 26 Laces Picture

Lace Type 
 

Flat

Width 
 

6.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness 
 

1.8 mm (0.1")

Stretch 
 

12.5%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Other Features Photo
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.1
2.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Energy Return
 Compare in Graph Tool

Heel Energy Return 
 

76.4%
68.3%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
4.4

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Energy Return
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Energy Return
 Compare in Graph Tool

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.4%
71.1%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.3
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Heel Cushioning Picture
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Cushioning
 Compare in Graph Tool

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.63 J
3.42 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.98 J
9.51 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

18.03 J
16.87 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.6
7.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Cushioning
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Cushioning
 Compare in Graph Tool

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.70 J
4.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.55 J
8.13 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.75 J
12.07 J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.8
8.1

Heel Firmness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Heel Firmness Graph
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Heel Firmness Graph
 Compare in Graph Tool

Firmness At 550N 
 

39.4 N/mm
45.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

50.1 N/mm
55.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

69.0 N/mm
76.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

4.8
8.6

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Firmness Graph
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Firmness Graph
 Compare in Graph Tool

Firmness At 800N 
 

44.1 N/mm
62.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

59.4 N/mm
79.4 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

84 N/mm
109 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.0
7.1

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
 Compare in Graph Tool

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.00 J
7.64 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.71 J
7.49 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.50 J
7.41 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.33 J
7.36 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

6.4
6.5

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
 Compare in Graph Tool

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

69 N
71 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.4
5.1

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
 Compare in Graph Tool

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

74.6%
57.2%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.7
6.8

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Compare High-Res
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Bending Resistance
 Preview Graph
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33 Forefoot Bending Resistance
 Compare in Graph Tool

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

12.6 N/mm
10.4 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

235 N
275 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

6.5

Heel Compression Graph  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Heel Compression Graph

Heel Compression At 550N 
 

14.0 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

22.0 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

27.5 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

7.5

Forefoot Compression Graph  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Hurricane 26 Forefoot Compression Graph

Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

18.1 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

21.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

24.5 mm

Check Price

SEE PRICE
Amazon
SEE PRICE
Amazon
SEE PRICE
Saucony
SEE PRICE
Asics.com
SEE PRICE
RoadRunnerSports.com
SEE PRICE
RoadRunnerSports.com
Back to Top

Saucony Hurricane 26

ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33

Comments

  1. Comparison
 • Posted 1 month ago

Saucony Hurricane 26 vs ASICS GEL-KAYANO 33: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Members have direct access to buying advice on our member forum.

See All Shoes Discussions
 Share
0 
PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones
We make money directly from you via Membership (which gives you access to extra features), when you buy from the RTINGS.com Shop , and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work.
We buy our own products, just like you, mostly from the United States. When a product is discontinued or no longer popular, we sell the review units locally. See what products we currently have for sale.
© 2026 9298-5266 Quebec Inc. All Rights Reserved.