Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsGel-Kayano 32
The Bondi 9 and Gel-Kayano 32 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Gel-Kayano 32 comes in at $165 — a $5 difference. The Bondi 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.5 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Gel-Kayano 32. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Gel-Kayano 32 — 9.0/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz✓ | 10.7 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
