Head-to-Head
Ghost 18vsGel Kayano 33
The Ghost 18 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Ghost 18 retails for $150 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Ghost 18 is the lighter shoe at 10.2 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Gel Kayano 33 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.1/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 10.2 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
