Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 14

Nice shoe - This is a nice looking shoe. The insole is not as cushioned as my other Asics. It is pretty thin. There is not enough cushioning in the forefoot which surprised me. It will be fine, but I think I am going to put a different insole in it.

Had to return these - I was hopeful I'd found a narrow sport shoe in this, but I had to return these because they were too small. They initially felt good, but after wearing these a half hour in the house, my feel felt like they had a straight jacket on, despite all the cushioning! Also, I would have liked better arch support - these seemed to have less arch support than the Asics GT2130.

Worth the investment - Great for overpronators and the sole is supportive, but extra firm. They'll need breaking-in, but the long-term support is worth the investment as Asics soles tend to have a long life. Good for anyone with knee pain and who needs more cushion.

Higher on the heel - I really wanted to love this shoe!!! I'm an ASICS devotee but this one just didn't do it for me. I have a narrow foot and am a smaller girl and for some reason this shoe seems really high on my ankles. Am ordering 2 other pairs of ASICS as they are the best running shoe in the world!!!

Order up at least 1/2 size - I have the Kayano 12 version in a 9.5 (medium) which have worked well for me. So I ordered the Kayano 14 in a 9.5 as well, but this time I ordered a narrow (I have very skinny feet). The Kayano 14's were way too short- I'm sending them back and will move up to a 10 (or possibly a 10.5). I have a narrow foot and the narrow width was fine until I replaced the insoles with my orthotics which took up too much room - so I will be going back to a medium width.

They're not worth the high price! I overpronate on my left foot and went to a specialty running store to ask them what shoes I should buy. They recommended these and I decided to buy them through Zappos because they didn’t carry my size at the store. I run/walk in them and get really sore knees and ankles. I even put Superfeet in them because I thought it would help... but it didn't. Even the foot that doesn't overpronate hurts still. There is not very much support in these shoes despite what the description claims. BUT I was very satisfied with Zappos.com; I literally received my order the day after I placed it! Wonderful customer service... highly recommend this site!

Felt good at first. Worked out on the treadmill and ended up with a blister on my heel. The heel/ankle area runs wide. Only wore once. I was very disappointed.