Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 18

Love this line. Only considered buying the same shoes after I wore out my first pair. Line recommended by my orthopedist. Pricey but worth it!

I have been using Asics for years. Once I got properly fitted for the correct shoe, Asics have been a godsend. My knee problem even went away! I have several pairs for running, walking, exercising. I found I have to go a full size up. They are comfortable and you are good to go from the moment that you put them on.

These shoes are awesome. I take Bodyattack and Bodycombat and my feet were in so much pain, but these shoes have made all the difference - love them. I ordered a 1/2 size up, but I like extra room since feet swell when exercising.

These shoes are very comfortable and have great support. I ordered them 1/2 size larger than my normal size, as suggested by other people, and they fit great! They live up to the ASICS reputation! I would highly recommend these shoes.

Excellent support for my very flat feet. I remove the liner and put in my orthopedic insert. I walk four miles a day and these shoes hold up and my feet are pampered.

I find these sneakers to be light, comfortable and airy. Since I wear a size 11, it's a pleasure to wear a pair of sneakers that is sufficiently feminine-not wide and clunky.This is the first pair of Asics I ever tried on. I couldn't be happier.

This shoe was comfortable the first time I put on. It has great support, the sizing was perfect, and the color chosen is sharp. It gave my left foot bunion no problem. I will continue to buy this shoe though not a runner but am an avid gardener on my feet all day. I am a 70 year young arthritic woman who appreciates the great cushioning the shoe provides.

This sneakers are great. I use them for walking, group exercise and on the treadmill. They feel great the first day you wear them, no break in period.

These shoes replace my Gel Kayano 17s. I really love how light they are, and they fits like a glove right out of the box. Very happy with the changes from model 17 to 18.

This is the best Asics I have ever purchased. It has great stability and comfort. I usually wear an 8.5 and had to move up to a 9 in this shoe.

Tried a bunch of shoes for long-distance walking and picked these because of their comfy, springy soles. I have a narrow heel and regular forefoot and these fit perfectly. Am buying a second pair.

These are absolutely the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. The only shoes in which my feet feel NO PAIN. I previously purchased the cumulus which are also very comfortable, but a little looser and "wobbly". The main difference is the supportive feeling all around your foot with the Kayano. To be on your feet for hours at a time, the Kayano definitely comes out on top.

I purchased these shoes about a month ago and loved them from the first day. I have wide feet and bunions, so I ordered 1/2 size larger and the wide. I walk 3-4 miles a day and 7 miles on Saturdays and they feel great. I will buy them again, even though they are expensive. You can't beat comfortable shoes!

I ordered lots of shoes as I am between sizes 12½ & 13N so I side by side compared a lot of Asics, Brooks and New Balance shoes. I am a very active 42 year old, am flat footed and overpronate with bad knees. I need support and have been on the fence about using my custom orthotics in any shoes anymore due to fit so been going without. This toe box is perfect as opposed to the the narrow, restricted pointed toe on the Asics GT-2170. Although the 2170 seemed to have more ball cushioning and perhaps more stability overall. This is my first pair of Asics. I walk between three and eight miles per day five days a week for work. My New Balance shoes finally wore out and my hips and legs began to ache and hurt so badly that I wondered if I was falling apart! Finally after multiple new insert attempts I had to retire them. I could not find sporty, sexy, New Balance shoes and I certainly did not want a repeat of the geriatric looking shoes that I retired. Besides, none of the New Balance shoes I tried fit correctly. If they were cushioned and supportive they were lead heavy and most were ugly. New Balance shoes varied widely on length and width between styles of the same size. That was very frustrating! I may just be an Asics convert if these keep performing and hold up. I wish the Kayano came in more fun colors/combinations of other Asics styles, especially darker colored mesh with the electric violet, purples and pink accents so they do not show dirt and scuffs like these will. I have the white and blue Kayanos as the other colors just did not suit me. It sucks how any brand of supportive shoes seem to be geared toward the elderly.

These shoes are worth the money. I have a history of achilles tendonitis and have been able to comfortable run, do step aerobics, and plyometrics in these shoes.

I am on my 6th pair of Kayanos. I had tried a pair of Kinetics just to try something different and sent them back after 2 days. They just don't have the support of the Kayanos and I stand most of the day. I can't recommend these enough. Well worth the money.

I love this shoe! I wear a 9N in a dress shoe and usually 9 1/2N in running shoes. The 10N in this style fits perfectly.

I usually have a hard time finding sneakers that don't hurt my shins when I run. I love these shoes and they are a perfect fit for a wider foot.

Love these shoes. I'm 38, have been running for about 15 years, and run about 12 miles a week. I've suffered from Plantar fasciitis for two years. Since buying these shoes about a month ago I've had absolutely no heel pain. They're super light and comfy. Best running shoes I've ever owned!

Love the Asics shoes. Compared to other similar shoes I tried on: these have a nice high back so my heel didn't slip out when I put my insoles in. Have a long tongue to keep my foot stable and in the shoe. Have great cushioning. Have a wider-than-average toe box to accommodate a bunion on my narrow feet. I will continue to buy Asics shoes!

Love this shoe! When I first began running, I wore Brooks and had 2 hip injuries that year. I switched to Asics Kayano six years ago and have not had any hip injuries since. I would not even consider buying another shoe! As a distance runner I feel this shoe has great fit, comfort and support. I love the fun color choices. You will definitely get your money's worth out of this shoe!

These shoes are amazingly comfortable. If you like cushion, these are the shoes for you.

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.

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.