Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kinsei® 6

Eye catching colors, the neon yellow laces really pop. Excellent traction (Ive worn these for tennis on clay courts)and very cushioned, comfortable feel. Love them!

I have very high arches so I have custom orthotics that I need to wear in my sneakers when I run. These sneakers fit my orthotics perfectly and I never felt like I needed to break them in. They were comfortable from the moment I laced up and went on my first run. I especially love the fun colors! I've been running in Mizuno Wave Riders for the past year and I made the switch back to Asics with this shoe and I absolutely made the right decision. Nothing against Mizuno (they're a great sneaker brand as well), but this style of Asics fits me better than any other shoe I can remember. I already know I'll be ordering these again when it's time to replace my running sneakers.

I own three pairs of Asics (Noosa, Kayano and now Kinsei) and these are, by far, my favorite pair! So comfortable and fun looking, yet easy on the eyes. Great investment as I know they will last me years!

I'm a nurse and have been searching for a shoe for my plantar fasciitis. I used to wear Hoka One One's and they were the best. But something has changed within the company and their shoes are so uncomfortable now. I read somewhere to try these Asics Gel-Kinsei and so far I love them. Plenty of room in the toe box as I have wide feet and an old break in the bones under my little toe that flares up every so often. Good arch and heel support. They are not as comfortable as the original Hoka's, but they are close. I've worn them for a week and so far my foot pain is much better. They are pricey but your feet are worth it!

Great Shoe. Good arch support. Feels like it will hold up well during daily exercise routine.

I was hesitant to buy these because of the price, but they are the most comfortable sneakers I have ever worn! The gel cushion is amazing, and kept my feet from hurting on days when I walked well over 15,000 steps. Normally I have heel and arch pain if I walk to much, but not with these! I'm also prone to blisters, especially with brand new sneakers and shoes (even with not new sneakers and shoes), but I took these right out of the box the first day of vacation and had no issues at all walking around all day and night. They run true to size and are probably a little on the wider side, but as my feet are a little wide too, this worked to my advantage. I would definitely buy these again!

These are great! I do boot camps and go through athletic shoes rather quickly. I am going to buy another pair so I can rotate them.

Absolutely fantastic shoe, worth the $$, however I did find then at Champs and Dicks Sporting Goods store for $150.00, $19.00 cheeper.

Great shoe but I needed the extra half size up from regular shoe size so these go back.

Love asics and they have always felt true, but these feel about a half size smaller (I think gravity is pancaking my feet over time). Otherwise great shoe!

Was very bummed when I wasn't able to replace my Kinsei 5s when the last pair developed the tears in the toes that that model was so famous for. I didn't care, I'd just buy another pair. They were the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. They almost seemed to propel you forward. Although I wasn't as happy with the color choices of the Kinsei 6 as I could have been, (I like subdued colors) I was delighted with the comfort! It too has a great ride straight out of the box. The heel and the shoe overall seems a little narrower to me, which is great as I have a narrow foot. And the shoe itself is holding up great! Very satisfied customer! And Zappos is the BEST!

These are very comfortable shoes! I wasn't sure about the bright orange at first, but I get lots of compliments on the colors, so they must be trendy.

Zappos is great to deal with. I had to return 1 pair of shoes and exchange the other pair for different size. Returns are easy and Zappos shipping is very, very prompt.

I love these shoes. I was struggling with plantar fasciitis and bought these. It feels so much better! I am going back to running, taking it slow. Please design these shoes with better colors. Read the reviews of running shoes. There is a market for something tasteful!

Just got those in turquoise. Really pretty shoes. Right out of the box wore them for a 12 hour busy bartending shift. Risky, I know, that's why I brought my trusted Shox just in case. Never needed them! Asics passed with flying colors! So cushy comfy and just the most beautiful sneakers ever! Worth the money! I love the insoles especially, memory foam like. I also have Mizunos and Brooks and they are fine but these Asics take comfort to a whole new level! And of course Zappos is awesome as always. Ordered a little after 1 pm on Thursday and got them Friday afternoon! Memorial weekend too!

I'm a walker and I developed some foot problems. I read an article that recommended theses shoes. My problem hasn't gone away but when I'm wearing them my feet feel much better. The colors are great too.

Worth every penny! Very cushioned sole- almost memory foam. Excellent shock absorption for my high arches and over-supination. So glad I tried them! Marked style down to 3 because there are not many color choices and they were all rather loud.

This is the most comfortable pair of Asics! Especially if you have heel issues! They are worth every penny and you can wear them right out of the box. They fit true to size!

I am completely delighted with these shoes! I have worn ASICS for over ten years for a variety of activities including running, workouts and jazz/hiphop classes. The last two years I struggled to find an ASICS shoe that I really loved regardless of their cost. I have a knee issue and neuromas and some pronation, so finding the best possible shoe is a true priority. I chose these before there were any reviews or a video. Reading that they are built for the underpronator to neutral runner, I trusted my custom orthotics would provide enough adjustment with this shoe. They do! Also, shock and impact are attenuated with the rear foot and forefoot gel cushioning, as well as, the supported heel and I.G.S. system. I love the glove-like fit of the breathable mesh. No more sloppy toe box! These are cool shoes! I wish they were less expensive, but having worn them believe the money really is in the shoe's engineering and design, not the label. Didn't like the lime green laces, but that's a quick inexpensive fix. I am glad I took a chance on them. So happy and Zappos is stellar!

Love the look of these shoes but they are a bit hard on the heel strike

These shoes are great, not super amazing but will do the job as I train for a half marathon. I was coming from Gel Kayanos that I LOVED but had just worn out. These don't have the cushion that those did but still a nice balance of cushion and stability for a neutral runner. The seem a bit more narrow in the toe box and a bit wider in the heel than I was expecting. I wear a 9.5 in asics runners (an 8.5/9 in regular shoes). Love the colors though!

Great shoe! Wear to HIIT class and has not disappointed in comfort and arch support.

Good support all around -- including arch, which is so difficult to find. Just can't keep them due to narrow toe bed. What's with that Asics? I use to wear your shoes exclusively but you keep making them more and more narrow

This shoe is very comfy but not great with a wide or pronating foot (although the toe bed is big enough). No real arch support to speak of but you can put your orthotics in there. Wish they had it in wide. I don't love the look of the heel but I am looking for heel comfort so will give it a try.

I've worn Asics Gel Kayanos for over 10 years and since they changed sizing, thought I'd try something new. This shoe is NOT as cushioned in the ball of the foot. The heel has comparable cushioing to the Kayanos, but overall this shoe is not as comfortable and supportive. The design and colors however are really neat, had compliments on my first run. I run primarily on soft bridal trails (not asphalt) and this shoe is still not nearly as padded as the Kayanos.