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Experience Flow 3vsGel Kayano 33
The Experience Flow 3 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Experience Flow 3 retails for $145 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $25 difference. The Experience Flow 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Gel Kayano 33 edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 8.1/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 4 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
