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Cascadia 19vsGel Kayano 33
The Cascadia 19 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Cascadia 19 retails for $150 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Gel Kayano 33 is the lighter shoe at 10.5 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Cascadia 19. In our ratings, the Cascadia 19 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 9.1/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 10.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
