The Kayano is on its thirty second iteration. It is ASICS max cushioned stability coach and immensely well-liked 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 every day coach with stability options.
This comparability will let you know which of those trainers you should purchase.
Gel Kayano 32
Hurricane 25
Verdict
What it’s: General, the ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 is a refined stability coach that delivers plush consolation, dependable help, and a smoother, lighter experience. With its responsive midsole, safe higher, and sturdy outsole, it gives a flexible and reliable possibility for every day miles and long-distance coaching.
Verdict: I loved working within the Kayano 32 throughout every part from straightforward 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 might really feel limiting on hotter days. Nonetheless, the Kayano 32 is able to carrying you thru your entire coaching, whether or not your subsequent race is a 5K or a 50K.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a wonderful, supportive stability coach appropriate for each impartial and over pronators. It does not have a poking arch sensation and its stability options should not overbearing. I totally loved utilizing the Hurricane 25 for relaxed runs and lengthy runs nonetheless it’s nonetheless a bit too heavy and cumbersome for uptempo runs.
Really useful for
Every day coaching
Every day coaching
Cushioning sort
Balanced/plush
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Extremely cushioned
Extremely cushioned
Flexibility
medium
versatile
Stability
very steady
very steady
Sizing
true to dimension
true to dimension
Retail worth
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 steering system that responds to extreme load.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 has a medium-soft dual-density midsole made from PWRRUN PB and PWRRUN. PWRRUN PB is a comfortable foam with wonderful 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 experience offers extra help and stability. The Kayano feels extra like a standard stability coach. It feels stiff and never overly comfortable. In case you are a heavy over pronator, the Kayano is the higher alternative.
The Kayano is healthier 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 experience with extra long-distance consolation. It feels extra much like a impartial every day coach. The Hurricane is healthier 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 tougher 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 really helpful to get the extensive model. Heel lockdown is great in each.
Gel Kayano 32
Hurricane 25
