Head-to-Head
Structure 26vsGel Kayano 33
The Structure 26 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Structure 26 retails for $145 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $25 difference. Both weigh 10.5 oz. In our ratings, the Structure 26 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.9/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz✓ | 10.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
