Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 18

Love these shoes! Super fit, feel great standing in place long periods and when walking. Look fab to boot! Highly recommend and plan on getting another pair in another color for work!

GREAT shoe. I've ran lots of miles on these and my knees and joints feel great (other shoes have fallen short on this). Good looking and durable. I'm 30, average 15 miles p/week and these have been an incredibly comfy and reliable shoe. Recommend!

I am a nurse and am constantly on my feet and I battle plantar fascitis. I only buy ASICs Gels because of my feet. I have a pair for work and a pair for working out. I couldn't ask for a better type of sneaker!

I have flat feet and have worn orthotics since joining the cross country team in high school (20 years ago). So the orthotics make me more of a "neutral" pronator. I pull the liner out to put my orthotic in. I ran +300 (road) miles on these, switching from the GT3000 and they still look and feel new. I did notice that I had slightly less ankle support when I switched but got used to it within a week. I've been caught in the rain in these and they dried out nicely. These sneakers feel lightweight but supportive. I feel that I have control with lacing to give my toes more room in the winter when wearing thicker socks. I have average-wide feet and wear a 7 dress shoe but a 7.5 Asics. I'm excited to try the Kayano 19s next.

I only run in these shoes and they are what my podiatrist gave as a recommendation. I have plantar fasciitis and have to wear orthotics, which can feel hard on your feet; however, since these are so stable and have great cushioning, you feel great. It's these or nothing else.

Finally, some running shoes that work with my narrow heel. Went through so many pairs trying to find these. Will stick with them now!

I bought a pail of thses last March, and I am considering my second pair, they fit great I ran quite a bit on them a couple of 5Ks and half marathons with no issues.

Love these shoes. I have tried many brands but these are the absolute best. Had to get a half size larger. I have knee problems and my pain was better after trading in my old Earth shoes for these Asics. I highly recommend these shoes! And I love Zappos!

I love these shoes! I have been running in the Gel-Kayano for about 10 yrs and won't use anything else. Buying them with Zappos for the first time and recommend! Got a discount, fast shipping and great customer service!

Ascis Gel-Kayano 18 is a great shoe. I have terrible bunions and had been wearing this for 5 years now (new one every year).

These shoes are amazing! So soft and lightweight that I forget I'm wearing shoes in the first place. Asics rocks! Worth the money!

Love these! True fit in the length. A well cushioned, well supported walking shoe. I could walk forevere in these. Good for wide feet.

These shoes are very comfortable. I bought a cheaper version of the Asics at a local department store and they didn't fit as well as these shoes did. My podiatrist recommended the Kayano Gel and I love them so far! The lower leather portion hits right on my bunion, but after a few minutes of wear, I don't notice any discomfort at all. I'm sure once I break them in more, they will be perfect!

I like this shoe. I already have a pair. I just didn't care for the color combination. Will order a different color.

These are my favorite running shoes. I've been wearing the Kayano for at least 5 years. I run between 30-45 miles/week and replace my shoes about every 500 miles. They are exceptionally comfortable and fit very well. I also think they are as cute as running shoes can be. I like the pink & gray style.

I love, love, love these shoes. In two words: forefoot cushioning. They also provide exactly the right amount of support in the correct places, and to top everything off, people are always telling me how sharp the black looks. :D

Very comfortable from the get-go. Did the Las Vegas 1/2 marathon after wearing them only a week. Feels great. Love the color.

I have been wearing Asics Kayano for years. They are by far the best shoe for running. I also do morning boot camp in them. Great stability and comfort. I would not buy anything else.

Awesome shoes. I have a narrow foot and between an 8 1/2 - 9. I purchased the 9N, and it fits perfectly. Very comfortable!

I love these sneakers! The pink is very bright- like pepto bismol, but you will get used to it after while.

This my second pair of this running shoe; I love them. They fit perfectly from the moment i put them on. No need to break them in!

Love the support of these shoes! I wish the quality of the shoe was better. I have owned 3 pairs. They quickly disentegrate, especially in the heel area.

These are great shoes! I have been buying the Asics Gel-Kayanos for a number of years and they have kept my feet clear of plantar fasciitis - a problem before my doctor suggested I get these.

Love theses runners. I have a narrow fit so it limits my options but Asics are always best for me. And Zappos is awesome. Wouldn't buy anywhere else!

These shoes are very lightweight yet they provide excellent support in all directions. They literally wrap my feet and keep my stride balanced and confident. The cushioning and shock absorption in the sole are fantastic. I am difficult to fit for shoes. My feet are very narrow and I order these in a 2A width, which accommodates my needs well. I have a high arch, yet I over pronate. Apparently, this is an odd combination as most athletic shoe manufacturers associate over pronation with flat feet. I use Superfeet Blue insoles with these and the fit is perfect. Also, I have plantar fasciitis and the combination of this shoe and the Superfeet all but eliminate that problem. The cons: The outer sole wears down fairly quickly and so does the midsole cushioning. After 4 months I am ready for a new pair. Also, the skewed lacing pattern that was present in earlier models has changed to a more classic, straight design and I highly preferred the older lacing, which worked much better with my overall narrow foot shape. Overall, these are fantastic shoes for problematic feet.