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ASICS Gel-Kayano 33vsNew Balance 860 v15

The ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 and New Balance 860 v15 score 75% on spec similarity. Going from the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 to the New Balance 860 v15: 2 mm less drop, with the same heel stack.

Side by side

The Δ column is the New Balance 860 v15 minus the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 vs New Balance 860 v15 specifications
Spec	ASICS Gel-Kayano 33	New Balance 860 v15	Δ
Heel stack	40 mm	40 mm	±0mm
Forefoot stack	32 mm	34 mm	+2mm
Drop	8 mm	6 mm	−2mm
Weight	298 g	—	—
RRP (GBP)	—	—	—
Category	Daily trainer	Daily trainer	same
Support	Stability	Stability	same
Surface	Road	Road	same
Status	Current	Current	same

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the

ASICS Gel-Kayano 33

if you want:

a higher heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 6 mm)

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Pick the

New Balance 860 v15

if you want:

a lower heel-to-toe drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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FAQ FAQ

ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 vs New Balance 860 v15: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which has more cushioning stack, the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 or the New Balance 860 v15?

They publish the same heel stack: 40 mm. Forefoot stack: 32 mm for the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 and 34 mm for the New Balance 860 v15.

What's the drop difference between the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 and the New Balance 860 v15?

2 mm. The ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 has an 8 mm drop and the New Balance 860 v15 a 6 mm drop.

How similar are the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 and the New Balance 860 v15?

They score 75% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.