Head-to-Head
Aero RazorvsGel Kayano 33
The Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe while the Gel Kayano 33 is a daily trainer shoe. The Aero Razor retails for $140 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Aero Razor is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Aero Razor edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.9/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 6.9 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 4 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
