The Kayano is on its thirty second iteration. It is ASICS max cushioned stability coach and immensely fashionable for its consolation, construct high quality and consistency from iteration to iteration.
The Hurricane is on its twenty fifth model. It is Saucony’s model of the Kayano, a premium each day coach with stability options.
This comparability will inform you which of those trainers you can purchase.
Gel Kayano 32
Hurricane 25
Verdict
What it’s: Total, the ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 is a refined stability coach that delivers plush consolation, dependable help, and a smoother, lighter journey. With its responsive midsole, safe higher, and sturdy outsole, it gives a flexible and reliable choice for each day miles and long-distance coaching.
Verdict: I loved operating within the Kayano 32 throughout every thing from simple restoration miles to longer tempo runs. The small refinements—slimmer midsole, extra responsive FlyteFoam Blast+ Eco, and adaptive higher—felt profound, enhancing the shoe’s total versatility. My solely minor gripe was the marginally lowered breathability may really feel limiting on hotter days. Nonetheless, the Kayano 32 is able to carrying you thru all your coaching, whether or not your subsequent race is a 5K or a 50K.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a superb, supportive stability coach appropriate for each impartial and over pronators. It does not have a poking arch sensation and its stability options aren’t overbearing. I totally loved utilizing the Hurricane 25 for relaxed runs and lengthy runs nevertheless it’s nonetheless a bit too heavy and cumbersome for uptempo runs.
Advisable for
Each day coaching
Each day coaching
Cushioning kind
Balanced/plush
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Extremely cushioned
Extremely cushioned
Flexibility
medium
versatile
Stability
very secure
very secure
Sizing
true to measurement
true to measurement
Retail value
US$164.95
US$169.95
The Kayano 32 has a agency midsole consisting of solely FF Blast+. It additionally has a silicone gel insert in its rearfoot for shock absorption. Below the arch, it has a 4D steerage system that responds to extreme load.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 has a medium-soft dual-density midsole manufactured from PWRRUN PB and PWRRUN. PWRRUN PB is a delicate foam with glorious vitality return whereas PWRRUN is a agency foam that gives help and sturdiness. PWRRUN PB is on the highest and PWRRUN is on the underside.
The Kayano with its firmer journey gives extra help and stability. The Kayano feels extra like a standard stability coach. It feels stiff and never overly delicate. In case you are a heavy over pronator, the Kayano is the higher alternative.
The Kayano is best for quicker paced runs. The Kayano has a stiffer forefoot and this makes it really feel extra snappy throughout transitions. The stiff forefoot helps to choose up the tempo.
The Hurricane has a plusher journey with extra long-distance consolation. It feels extra just like a impartial each day coach. The Hurricane is best for lengthy runs and gradual paces. It has extra cushioning depth.
On the subject of outsole sturdiness, the Kayano wins. It has firmer uncovered midsole foam which is extra proof against abrasions and chips. It additionally has more durable outsole rubber which gives extra safety for the midsole.
Each trainers have comfy uppers however the Hurricane has extra padding and this makes it really feel extra luxurious. The Hurricane has a thicker tongue and extra padding within the collar. The Kayano is extra breathable and higher for heat climates than the Hurricane.
They each have narrow-fitting uppers however the Kayano is barely wider and extra accommodating. The Hurricane could be very slim and it’s beneficial to get the broad model. Heel lockdown is great in each.
Gel Kayano 32
Hurricane 25
