Head-to-Head
Gel-Kayano 32vsMach 6
The Gel-Kayano 32 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Mach 6 is a daily trainer shoe. The Gel-Kayano 32 retails for $165 while the Mach 6 comes in at $140 — a $25 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Gel-Kayano 32. In our ratings, the Gel-Kayano 32 edges out the Mach 6 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $165 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 8.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
