Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 vs Saucony Guide 18

ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
ASICSGel-Kayano 32

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$165$170$156$128$114

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 10Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
High comfort and cushioning
Durable construction
Heavy for daily use
Lacks speed and pop

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack40 mm heel
Weight300 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A premium, stability-focused daily trainer excelling in comfort and support for long, easy runs.

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Saucony Guide 18
SauconyGuide 18

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$100$134$123$100$89

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Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 9Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 6Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Excellent breathability
Mild, non-intrusive stability
Secure, comfortable fit
Flat, uninspiring ride
Exposed foam limits outsole durability
Not suitable for fast paces

Specs

Best for5:15–6:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonsummer
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A solid, breathable stability trainer best for easy daily miles and mild pronation support.

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