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Maverick V1 RunnervsGel Kayano 33
The Maverick V1 Runner and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Maverick V1 Runner retails for $150 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Maverick V1 Runner is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Maverick V1 Runner edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.7/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
