Head-to-Head
Guide 19vsGel Kayano 33
The Guide 19 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Guide 19 retails for $150 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Guide 19 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Guide 19 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.5/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
