Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 22

What a bummer! The Kayano 21 model was the PERFECT shoe for my narrow feet (10AA). I was so happy because it's so hard for me to find comfortable shoes. I wore them almost every day for walking. But the Kayano 22 is just too narrow, especially in the toes! The 10AA just doesn't fit anymore. I tried the 10 regular and it is too wide. I would have been a customer for life if Asics hadn't messed with the design of these shoes....

I have purchased the Kayano 20 twice and loved them. I tried this shoe and they are totally different. Much too narrow with a small toe box. Avoid avoid avoid these shoes. Hopefully Asics will fix these issues with the next model. Wish I had listened to the other reviewers instead of wasting my time with these.

I've been buying Asics Gel-Kayano for several years now. I have 4 pair of Gel-Kayano 20. The material on the toe and top of my 20's is stitched and sturdy. I purchased the new Kayano 22 tried them on, noticed the new design and feel they look cheap without the stitching and with the lightweight material fused to the top and toe. I am not sure the top will hold up. The lacing has been moved back from the toe making my size 11.5 look even longer. I will be exchanging for Saucony Guide.

I am heartbroken. After wearing Asics for years without ever having a fit problem, I purchased this pair. I didn't even question the fit, threw away the box and wore them for the first time today. The toe is narrow and the shoe is shorter than my other size 6's. The heel is wider than usual with some slipping. Bottom line: after 30 minutes on a treadmill, I've injured a nerve in my foot (from cramped toes) and I'm limping. I'd return these shoes, but I don't have the box and I've worn them, Worse, I now have to find a new brand. My bad for trusting you, Asics.

The shoe is not true to size. It runs small - I will need to go up a full size for the proper fit. I love the GEL-Kayano - worn several pair for running, but have decided to switch to a different brand this time. Maybe next season, Asics will get it right.

Beware! I have been wearing Kayanos for years and have always worn 7.5 regular width. I ordered my regular size, but they are so small! My big toe is pushing into the front of the sneaker and the width is definitely smaller! Ugh...so upset! These were always my "go to" running sneaker. Not anymore.

The first time I tried on a pair of asics I felt as if they had my foot in the factory when designing the shoe. It was dreamy. I always just go online and order the next shoe. When these came in the mail I was so excited to get them out of the box and try them on. They were super tight and stiff. I really mean hard! No bend, no comfort. I thought for sure that the one pair of shoes was just defective. From reading other reviews I didn't order another pair.

Incredibly uncomfortable shoes. I realize they are for pronators but the unnecessary puffiness, as I can best describe it, at the balls of your feet is incredibly uncomfortable. I disliked these shoes so much I took them off halfway through an elliptical workout.

TOO NARROW! I bought these in a D width (wide) but they are not wide. They feel like a B width. I am so disappointed. I had bought a pair of New Balance D width which fit beautifully but had too short a tongue. Maybe I will have to keep them anyway since these squash my feet and toes.

Like many other reviewers, I have been a GEL-Kayano wearer since the 13 came out. Now we are up to version 22. I predictably purchased the same size every year, and right out of the box, these shoes were the best. No problems until this year. The 22 is narrower and a full inch shorter. Yes, I measured! I am crushed. Like a lost love. What to do? Spend more money ordering another size and width or both? Maybe a permanent break up is in order. Asics, you screwed this one up. These shoes are a beautiful color, but that's the only good thing I have to say about them. Sending them back.

Be careful with the ASICS GEL Kayano 22 shoe - it runs small, both in size and width. I normally get ASICS GEL shoes but my usual models are discontinued, so I decided to try the Kayano 22 shoe. I was very disappointed with the fit. I tried my usual size and width, and it was extremely uncomfortable with the length being short and the width being too tight. I then tried getting my usual size with the next width up, but this shoe's length was also too short but the width was ok. I gave up on this model and returned this shoe. If you want this shoe, be sure to try ordering a larger size and a larger width than you usually get, since this shoe runs small in both length and width. I walk for exercise and I prefer shoes with GEL or Memory Foam. I ended up with the ASICS Gel Foundation Walker 3 shoe (order the usual size (length) but the next width up) and the Brooks Ghost-8 (usual size, usual width).

Very disappointed by this shoe. Ascis gel shoes have been my most comfortable sport shoe for some years now. Tthis model has a toe box is so narrow my toes hurt and I have narrow feet. Doesn't fit well. Instead of mesh, the shoe is covered in a perforated plastic material, so my feet get hot. And no arch support.