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Gel-Kayano 32vsVomero Premium
The Gel-Kayano 32 and Vomero Premium are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Gel-Kayano 32 retails for $165 while the Vomero Premium comes in at $230 — a $65 difference. The Gel-Kayano 32 is the lighter shoe at 10.7 oz versus 12.4 oz for the Vomero Premium. In our ratings, the Gel-Kayano 32 edges out the Vomero Premium — 9.2/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $165✓ | $230 | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz✓ | 12.4 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 55 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
