Head-to-Head
Hyperboost EdgevsGel Kayano 33
The Hyperboost Edge is a long run shoe while the Gel Kayano 33 is a daily trainer shoe. The Hyperboost Edge retails for $200 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Hyperboost Edge is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Hyperboost Edge edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.5/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
