Head-to-Head
Gel-Kayano 32vsMagnify Nitro 3
The Gel-Kayano 32 and Magnify Nitro 3 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Gel-Kayano 32 retails for $165 while the Magnify Nitro 3 comes in at $160 — a $5 difference. The Magnify Nitro 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Gel-Kayano 32. In our ratings, the Gel-Kayano 32 edges out the Magnify Nitro 3 — 9.2/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $165 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
