Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 18

I love Asics and these are no exception. They fit perfectly and feel great. I would definitely recommend them.

Great shoes! Comfortable from day 1. So nice to be able to find narrow. As others have mentioned, order up a half size.

I got these but wasn't sure - waited a few weeks to get the Kayano 19 because these shoes are very expensive to purchase two at a time. I am glad I waited because these two are a little different in terms of the style and fit. Even though these were a bit more padded than the 19 the heel area was basically touching the ground while I walked - I knew it would be a problem so I ended up returning these shoes.

Right out the box these are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. They are very supportive and feel like slightly squishy clouds on my feet.

This shoe is a great improvement over the previous aerobic shoe purchases. I appreciate the extra support on the sides and the extra lacing hole to tighten the fit around the heel plus this shoe pivots on a wood floor. I'm thinking of purchasing an extra pair.

This is my 3rd pair of Asics Gel. It is a good supportive shoe which I needed after a 5th metatarsal break and resulting traumatic arthritis. I'm no runner but I put a lot of walking miles on these shoes. The shoes fit comfortably even with my orthotic soles. The fact that they are sharp-looking is an extra plus.

I've always liked Asics & this shoe is great! I have been looking for a while for a comfortable shoe that will still be comfortable after 12+ hours on my feet! These shoes at first didn't feel as gooshy as I expected...but when on my feet at work I could feel the cushion. I've also gotten a lot of compliments on these shoes.

Love this running shoe and it was $25 cheaper at zappos than any other place. Cant beat the free shipping! The forefoot of the shoe is a little more rigid than I expected and my metatarsal bones are sore after a run, but I think I just need to break in the shoe.

I just received the shoes and I love the pair so much. I am recovering from a bad ankle sprain and wanted a pair of sneakers with extra support and these sneakers exceeded my expectations. I plan on buying my younger sister one who is a nurse and have been complaining of back pain. Thank you Zappos!

I've been wearing this shoe for almost a decade, just keep buying a new one every 6 months or so. Really great all around workout shoe, great support.

The Asics Gel-Kayano 18 are FANTASTIC and not only beautiful but they feel great. A little pricey but worth it. I need a good shoe - have a lot of foot problems. LOVE THEM AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

I had a knee injury from playing tennis and was looking for good shoes for everyday activities and gym. These shoes are absolutely amazing! I think that they actually helped in my healing process. My knee pains were not constant they came and went randomly - it was a very weird condition. For healing I used no medication but these shoes and took some time off but still performed activities such as walking and weight training. Again, I strongly believe these shoes helped in my healing process. I think it was from the previous tennis shoe brand that instigated the pains. I would definitely recommend these! They are so comfortable that even without pain I am buying another pair!

Fabulously comfortable and available in narrow - not always easy to find that. As others have recommended, I ordered a size 9 when I typically wear an 8 1/2 in Asics. The 9 fit perfectly.

I love Zappos and I love these shoes! They are wonderfully comfortable, and plenty wide enough for my feet. I teach, and am on my feet all day, and these get me through the day without achy feet. My only wish is that they had slightly better arch support, as I have one fallen arch.

The Asics Kayano shoe has always been my favorite. True some of the past Kayano's have felt better then other Kayano's but I have loved them all. They look great with jeans or sweats. You can never go wrong with Asics. They have a shoe for everyone.

This is the 2nd pair of gel-kayano 18's I have bought in the past year. They fit well, are extremely comfortable from the 1st time I have worn them, and they have great support. My first pair lasted about 8 months. These are great shoes for walking or running.

Three family members who are regular runners/walkers/exercisers have used this Asics model and love them, so I decided to give a try. I wear a 6.5 W with very little variance. Received these in Asics size 6.5 D and found them too short and tight/narrow across the toe box. Sent for a 7 D, and these fit better. The shoe is beautiful -- love this color! They feel lightweight, well ventilated. I look forward to putting a few walking miles on them when our wintery weather clears in a couple days. Won't know until then whether I'll leave my beloved Natural Balance brand for Asics, but I will add that I really, really don't like the new color combos for the Gel Kayano 19 model! Boo, Asics!

Wish I had read the others reviews a little closer. I love the Kayano 17, but these are at least a half size smaller.

I like these shoes now. In my opinion they had very little if any arch support. I had to go get custom arch supports put in and they work fantastic now that I have those.

These are the most comfortable athletic shoes I have ever owned and they don't require a break in period. Well worth the money. I wear a 7.5 narrow shoe and I must order these in size 8 narrow.

I lve the look of these shoes but that is not enough reason to keep them. I have worn these shoes running, at boot camp, and just everyday errands. Overall they feel a bit narrow, less cushion than the Nimbus and my feet go numb sometimes - not due to tight laces. I have really tried to like these shoes but I am not sold on them I am an exclusive Asics user. I am going back to the Nimbus.

Great shoes! I use for running, walking, aerobics, and kickboxing. The GEL Kayano's have always been my favorite and the most comfortable shoe for high intensity exercise.

Very happy with how good these shoes look in black. Toe box is a little less roomy than my other Asics but still very comfy.