When there have been 32 models of a running shoe, you can generally be sure of a couple of things. One is that it’s a very good and popular shoe, and the other is that the brand won’t make huge changes to new models frequently.

The Asics Gel-Kayano 32 is certainly a very good running shoe, offering a cushioned and stable ride that’s primarily designed to support runners who pronate, where you roll your foot inwards excessively upon landing.

It’s also not a huge update on the Asics Gel-Kayano 31. The last big change to the line was with the Asics Gel-Kayano 30, and while the Gel-Kayano 32 has some changes that make the ride a little smoother than on the 30 and 31, I didn’t find its performance to be that different.

In my Asics Gel-Kayano 32 review, I’ll run through my testing of the shoe

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