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Gel-Kayano 32vsGlycerin Max 2
The Gel-Kayano 32 and Glycerin Max 2 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Gel-Kayano 32 retails for $165 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $35 difference. The Gel-Kayano 32 is the lighter shoe at 10.7 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Gel-Kayano 32 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 9.2/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $165✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
