Head-to-Head
Gel-Kayano 32vsVomero 18
The Gel-Kayano 32 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Vomero 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The Gel-Kayano 32 retails for $165 while the Vomero 18 comes in at $150 — a $15 difference. The Gel-Kayano 32 is the lighter shoe at 10.7 oz versus 11.5 oz for the Vomero 18. In our ratings, the Gel-Kayano 32 edges out the Vomero 18 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $165 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz✓ | 11.5 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
