ASICS GEL-Kayano® 18 SKU: #7881690
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View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Updating a legendary style, ASICS® returns with their 18th version of the GEL-Kayano®. They've pared down the weight while maintaining the classic ride, comfort and reliable stability to deliver the unsurpassed performance you've come to expect.
- Update to the GEL-Kayano 17, SKU# 7708788.
- A running shoe built for the moderate overpronator who requires a combination of cushioning and enhanced stability.
- Breathable mesh upper.
- Supportive synthetic leather overlays.
- Biomorphic Fit® is created with a stretch material that is strategically placed throughout the upper to reduce buckling and provide an exceptional fit and feel.
- Heel Clutching System™ is made up of an exoskeletal heel counter that promotes an improved fit and increased support.
- Padded tongue and collar for added comfort.
- PHF® (Personalized Heel Fit) creates a custom fit as the two layers of memory foam that line the collar mold to your heel.
- ComforDry™ sockliner offers anti-microbial properties for a drier, healthier environment.
- I.G.S® (Impact Guidance System) is an ASICS design philosophy that employs linked componentry to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike through toe-off.
- Dynamic DuoMax® System increases stability and support with reduced weight and enhanced platform comfort.
- Solyte® midsole is lighter that standard EVA and SpEVA® designed by ASICS. Its responsive nature delivers a supremely cushioned ride and makes it highly durable.
- Rearfoot & forefoot Gel® cushioning systems work together to better attenuate impacting shock and allow the foot to move fluidly throughout the gait cycle.
- Space Trusstic System™ mid-foot stabilizer creates a pocket between the Trusstic System unit and the midsole, promoting more controlled midsole deformation, as well as more efficient foot function.
- Guidance Line® technology employs a vertical flex groove that decouples the tooling along the line of progression for maximum stride efficiency.
- DuraSponge® forefoot outsole material is comprised of a blown AHAR® rubber for superior cushioning and long-lasting wear.
- AHAR® (ASICS High Abrasion Rubber) is known for its supreme durability and is strategically placed throughout high-wear areas of the outsole.
- Weight: 13 oz
- Product measurements were taken using size Men's 11.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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ASICS GEL-Kayano® 18 Reviews
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2 people found this review helpful
January 22, 2012
Ron S
from Torrance, CA.
Ordered these shoes after reading the description. Even though I am not a runner, but a fast walker - these shoes were perfect! I take a 14 EE and the fit could not have been better. Extremely comfortable, and I really believe these shoes are making me walk even faster now! First time I have bought an Asics shoe - but it definitely won't be the last!
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February 20, 2012
Anonymous
from Bellingham, MA
Absolutely great shoe! I previously had a pair of Kayano's a few years ago. I tried a couple different brands the past couple of years but they never were quite the same. I run every other day about 3 miles and I was having issues with my heel. I decided to go back and try the Kayano again and I am glad I did.
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February 22, 2012
Ian M
Anyone who knows these shoes will tell you that they rock. When they upgrade, I do too.
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February 23, 2012
Anonymous
from Independence, KY
These shoes are comfortable right out of the box. They are light and I didn't even feel like I had them on the first day I wore them. I ordered them on a Monday and received them on Wednesday... Fastest shipping on anything ever!
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About ASICS
ASICS shoes, apparel and bags are produced in a wide assortment to meet the needs of men, women and kids. ASICS has produced products filled with technological designs and features such as the revolutionary ASICS® GEL® Cushioning System. The ASICS® GEL-NIMBUS® and ASICS® GEL-KAYANO® running shoes have benefited from such innovation and have enhanced the running experience for so many ASICS mens and ASICS womens aficionados. So on any given day, a runner can get fitted from head to toe with ASICS running clothes and ASICS running shoes. A feat Kihachiro Onitsuka would be very proud of to this day.
Running is one focus for this brand as ASICS produces products for training, volleyball, wrestling, track & field, cheerleading and field sports. ASICS kids shoes and ASICS kids clothing are made for the younger athletic market. Rounding out the brand’s product offering are ASICS bags to help meet the demands of your sporting desires.
To date, ASICS continues to put forth quality tested products designed to stand the rigors of elite and amateur athletes alike. Willing to try something new, and always staying ahead of the curve is how ASICS manages to stay true to it's namesake.
Additional ASICS GEL-Kayano® 18 Reviews
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2 people found this review helpful
March 8, 2012
Carrie D
from NYC
Bought these for boyfriend as gift and he loves them. Says he feels like he is walking on air.
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March 20, 2012
Kerry M
from Leesburg, FL
Had this orig shoe with many triathlons, gym workouts, an amazing do everything shoe still working after 5 years!
Brands I'd also recommend: new balance
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March 30, 2012
Reed S
from Raleigh, NC
Another great pair of Asics shoes! They fit great upon opening the box and are very lightweight! I'm sold on Asics and Zappos!
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April 12, 2012
Andrew S
from Los Angeles, CA
These are the best trainers I've ever owned. I had the Kayano 16 and they lasted about 2 years, and the Kayano 18 was the next pair I bought. High quality materials, very comfortable, good traction and well cushioned around the ankles. I also wear a weird size (13.5) and ASICS is one of the only brands out there that makes them. They fit like a glove and perform very well at the gym, running the track, and cross training. Also very stylish. This is honestly the only trainer I wear anymore.
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1 person found this review helpful
April 19, 2012
James S
from Stillwater, MN
My achilles tendinitis issues have finally been solved. What an amazing difference this has made! Great fit and perfect support/stability for me.
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May 10, 2012
Anonymous
from Atlanta, GA
This is an excellent running shoe. It's not extremely light but the cushioning is excellent. Asics makes some ugly shoes in my opinion, but they perform well. It seems like the more expensive the shoe, the more ridiculous they look. The grey/silver version of this shoe looks like it came out of a cheap alien movie. I had to go with black as the least offensive looking of the bunch.
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May 17, 2012
Anonymous
This shoe fits true to size for all Asics and Brooks shoes. Nike wearers may need to buy a half-size smaller. Fantastic shoe with great support, soft cushy gel, and a nice balance of weight vs. comfort. Symmetrical lacing is a big selling point for me and I love my Asics with this feature. You will not be dissapointed in a great runner. I put at least 15 miles per week in them and occasionally wear them as a daily shoe. Good all around!
Brands I'd also recommend: Brooks Trance
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May 20, 2012
Anonymous
from Lincoln, MA
Outstanding running shoe. One of the very best that I have ever owned. Fantastic cushioning - yet very good stability and very good rear-foot motion control - all at the same time. I bought the mostly-black-colored version, so that I could wear them to work occasionally. They are so comfortable as a walking shoe, that I don't wear anything else to work. My only unknown so far - is what their longevity will be. If they hold up - I will have found the perfect shoe.
Brands I'd also recommend: Brooks; Nike.
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May 21, 2012
Noreen A
from Simi Valley CA
These are jst what my husband wanted! These great shoes were discontinued so this was the only place that I could find them. I only wish that Zappos would not take advantage of people and lower their prices a little bit.
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May 22, 2012
Rich C
I was expecting comfort/cushioning like Nimbus or Cumulus models, not. Definitely not a true EE or 11 in comparison to my last three ASICS shoes. We'll see how it lasts but it is my most expensive ASICS and my least favorite.
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May 23, 2012
Anonymous
from Benicia, CA.
I bought these for my son who wears a 13.5 wide. This is his second pair of Asics. He said these felt a little bit bigger than the last but he loves them for running and exercising!
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