Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Asics Gel Kayano 33 — Asics Gel Kayano 33: 39 mm heel stack, 8 mm drop, 298 g — specs from independent lab testing.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 442 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Saucony Zealot ISO 3 | Saucony Ride 19(2026) | Hoka Kawana 2 | Hoka Transport 2 | Saucony Axon 4 | On Cloudpulse | Hoka Solimar 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 265 g / 9.3 oz | 265 g / 9.3 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 265 g / 9.3 oz | 260 g / 9.2 oz | 235 g / 8.3 oz |
| Drop | 4 mm | 8 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 5 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 28 mm | 38 mm | 33 mm | 32 mm | 35 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:30–13:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Long run | Daily | Daily, Tempo |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~400 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~350 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $130 | $145 | $140 | $150 | $110 | $140 | $110 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.