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Gel-Kayano 32vsGel-Nimbus 28
The Gel-Kayano 32 and Gel-Nimbus 28 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Gel-Kayano 32 retails for $165 while the Gel-Nimbus 28 comes in at $170 — a $5 difference. The Gel-Nimbus 28 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Gel-Kayano 32. In our ratings, the Gel-Nimbus 28 edges out the Gel-Kayano 32 — 9.1/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $165✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 43.5 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
