Head-to-Head
Torin 8vsGel-Kayano 32
The Torin 8 is a daily trainer shoe while the Gel-Kayano 32 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Torin 8 retails for $150 while the Gel-Kayano 32 comes in at $165 — a $15 difference. The Torin 8 is the lighter shoe at 10.1 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Gel-Kayano 32. Both score 9.2/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.2 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz✓ | 10.7 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 30 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
