Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Kayano® 20
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80%"Felt true to size"
88%"Felt true to width"
54%"Excellent arch support"
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These are the first pair of Asics I have owned and worn and I LOVE them. After years of having foot trouble when trying to exercise these have made a world of difference for me. I will definitely be buying more in the near future. I loved the color choices. The pink, orange and purple were perfect for me! I have had many compliments.
Shannon, Zappos Customer,
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This is my 2nd pair from this series. I use these as everyday wear, including being on concrete all day at my workplace. They support my gait and I don't go home with acheing and tired legs or feet. The first pair lasted me 5 years until they developed holes over the toes and around the heel, and now they have been retired to indoor shoes I use on exercise equipment and these worn shoes are still good for using.
Rae G, Zappos Customer,
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My second purchase of ASICS GEL-Kayano - Love them. They are top shelf and the price is so much less than the running store. Enclosed was an extra pair of shoe laces....in a contrasting color - Zappos is ALWAYS my first go to when shopping!
Jennifer L, Zappos Customer,
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I think I'm in love! This is my first pair of Gel Kayanos and they feel amazing. Sadly, I've been wearing the same pair of Saucony Hurricanes for the past four years. One day I looked at the soles and realized they were on death's door. The new Hurricane is nothing like the old. So I decided to try the ASIC Kayanos. The Kayano 20 is light, supportive and comfortable. I'm home from the gym, but don't want to take them off. I tried the 21s on, but the toe box is not as roomy. I will probably buy a second pair of the 20s to put away.
Nancy, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoe! I do a lot of cross training and have an issue with my feet burning from high impact jumps or lunges. These offer a very cushy feel and so far have been great! I have always been a nike girl, but my last two sneaker purchases have been asics and I love them!
India U, Zappos Customer,
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I was very pleased with Zappos my Asics came within 2 days even had a spare shoe lace's in the box. They were less than buying them at the mall.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are simply the best! I have plantar fasciitis in my left heel and these shoes feel like heaven on my feet. Couldn't recommend them more highly!
Ashley S, Zappos Customer,
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I wish I could rate this shoe with more than 5 stars. This is absolutely hands down a great shoe, I work 12 hour shifts in the health care field and this is true to form, I definitely would recommend buying this shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love Asics and I love that Zappos carries so many in my size (women's 13). I do think that Asics has cut these a little smaller and narrower than previous styles but they still fit.
Cindy S, Zappos Customer,
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This is my third pair of Asics Gel Kayanos because of the stability feature, great fit for a medium width foot, color choices, and Zappos pricing, best on the web!
Ms. J, Zappos Customer,
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Ordered a 9.5 regular width which is my usual size. Fit well. Super comfortable and supportive. Was able to remove the insole for my custom orthotics. As far as shoes go these have a narrower toe box than some other brands (which I knew and like), so if you need more room up front you may want a shoe that runs wider (like Brooks or Saucony).
I'd also recommend:
Saucony
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I LOVE these shoes! This is my second pair of Kayanos. My first pair lasted over 3 years and I only retired them bc the top of the inside heel started to wear out. My feet are not wide, but they are not narrow either. These fit like perfectly. (Nikes are too narrow on me). I will definitely continue to buy Kayanos for my running and cross training.
Dawn D, Zappos Customer,
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Love the Asics Gel-Kayano. This is a step up from my last Asics and the extra deep sole really helps my lower back. I have received many compliments on my shoes too.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered two different styles of Asics in the same size so I could compare fit. This one fit my foot perfectly and the other had much less room in the toe box. Thanks for free returns that allows such comparisons. I knew to order a size larger than my normal shoe size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my fourth pair of Gel-Kayanos and they are all I wear to run in! I have a slight pronation and they seem to correct it perfectly...plus the colors are super fun!
Jessi C, Zappos Customer,
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Love these shoes! Great cushion and room in the toe box. True to size. I have really high arches and these shoes give great support.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I learned that the goals of a person are located in their feet. That's how we get where we're going! And it was time for me to get excercisng and set some outrageous goals. I bought these shoes for their color and wind up loving them for their lightness and fit. It's been an excellent choice for me and I can't wait to get another pair. I did order them larger as suggested by others and that gave me perfect sizing.
Dee, Zappos Customer,
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Love the Gel Kayanos! Didn't even buy these for the color, but everyone loves the purple. I have never found a better shoe for my high arches. Tried to go down one year to lower level Asics to save some money and totally regretted it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Ever since NB stopped making its Gylcerin sneaker in wide (which was the perfect shoe), I have been on a Zappos hunt for a replacement brand. The wide brands I ordered were too wide so I sent many back. Then I tried these Asics Gel-Kayano. They gave my toes the space they needed, supported my entire foot with the "strapping" over the webbing, and have space to accommodate my Superfeet orthotic inserts which take the place of the foot bed that come with the Asics. And the colors are beautiful too. Once I got these and tested them out for a day or two, I ordered a second pair to have at the ready so I don't get stuck again.
Judy L, Zappos Customer,
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Love this shoe! Asics are #1 women's running shoe and are good for prevention of over pronation with ambulation I usually get narrows but like the medium width of Kayano because I think they run a little bit narrow . Not so much in favor of wide toe box but not a big deal others like that feature.
Pat S, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoe. Fit true to size for me. I walk or run my dogs about 3 miles a day and my feet feel pretty good. I suffer from chronic plantar fasciitis and don''t experience the heel pain that I experience in other shoes so that is high praise. It is very difficult to find shoes that don't add to my pain. I also bought the Gel Nimbus which had better reviews and I think for me the Kayano is actually more comfortable. Would recommend. With Zappos free shipping both ways it's worth it to try them out.
Rene, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes were recommended to me by family members who knew I was looking for a supportive sneaker with a roomy toe box (for my bunion) for my trip to NYC. I've worn these almost every day for the past month and they are very comfortable. I wear a 10 1/2 or 11, depending on shoe brand and I ordered the 11 which fit me perfectly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these for my daughter, who's doing Girls On The Run right now. She has flat wide feet and often used to complain of foot pain. She's run in them for two months and no complaints so far. She loves these both for running and for school. I've run in ASICS Gel-Kayanos since they were recommended in a running clinic in 2007 as a good stability running shoe (I tend to overpronate). I wouldn't run in anything else.
M G, Zappos Customer,
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I love, love, love these shoes! They provide great cushioning support while running and are extremely comfortable. Would definitely recommend them.
Melissa B, Zappos Customer,
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I recently purchased a pair of Asics multicolor sneaks and Mom liked them so much that I purchased these for her. She was very pleased with the fun colors and fit. Thank you.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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