Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Kayano® 23

I love my ASICS Gel Kayano shoes and finally got around to purchasing a new pair. I read the reviews and saw what everyone was saying about them being too small, so I ordered a half size bigger than normal. I got the shoes and LOVE the color and how light they are, but was disappointed in the size. They were still too small, so I had to return them and am going to get a full size bigger at this point. Not sure why the fit is so off from my old Gel Kayano ASICS, but I am excited to get the new pair and run in them.

Recommend, but please buy a size that is bigger than your original size

Last month I bought the kayak 23......yes, as the reviews stated the toe area is tighter.........so I decided to purchase the 1/2 size larger(I kept the original pair I purchased as I can wear them if I use thin socks). The shoes that were 1/2 size larger are too big. They fit in the toe area but overall they feel sloppy with heavy socks on. I am returning the larger size.......I always loved the Kayano style....now, I'm not sure what to do:(

Running in them 3 weeks. Better shoe than the 22 model.

I have worn Kayano's for years. Support is fantastic! However they seem to have narrowed the toe box on this one. I would recommend go a half size up.

My third pair of Kayanos. This is the first time I have had issues with the toe box area. It is a big snug. My toes keep getting cramps after I take them off. I need to try and figure out how to stretch them a bit. Disappointing. In the past, the other pairs have always fit perfectly from the day one.

The shoes fit really tight around the toes area and I have small feet. They are comfortable when running but can't wear for long periods. I had the kayano 20 prior and was looking for an identical shoe with upgrades. This was not it. I would not purchase this shoe again nor would I purchase an ASICS shoe again without going to the retailer and trying them on first.

Don't love them - they have less padding and are slightly heavier than the 22's which I loved. Was able to get an extra pair of the 22's and will keep these for a second pair. Hopefully the 24's will go back to the other design.

i bought these because of the high rating for arch support but they are just ok. i will go back to springblade or airmax with a arch insert.

I enjoy running and usually log about 15-20 miles per week. I went to a running store and was fitted with GEL-Kayanos about 3 years ago and ran them into the ground. I LOVED them. So naturally, when I was ready for a new pair I bought them again. I am not a big fan of these. I have now had them for about 6 months and they just don't give my feet the love my old shoes did. I am a size 6.5-7 in regular shoes, so always order a 7.5 in running shoes to give my feet some extra room. I received the 7.5 in these shoes and had to return them because they were just too snug. I received the 8 and thought at first they were fine, but now they are too big in the middle and back of my foot, but still small in the toe box area. The toe box is more confined, causing calluses to form on my pinky toes. I have had to tighten them up on some runs to the point that my toes go numb! I love the color and I always will love ASICS, but I do not like these shoes. Because I spent the money, I feel like I have to get my money's worth with them, but I cannot wait to get fitted for new shoes very soon.

This is my 4th pair of kayano which I love. It is my second pair of 23's only in a different color. Found it very odd that my newer pair feels so much different. I'm having issues with the heel being too loose and causing Peroneal tendon issues. I know someone else with the same issue wearing this model. I am hoping it is a fluke bec these shoes are amazing for long runs and hate to have to switch to a different shoe

Typically I'm hesitant to buy shoes online,because I need to feel the fit first. Since I've always worn Asics in an 8 1/2, and love them, I felt no problem ordering online. wish I read the reviews first. I got this shoe, seemed ok at first, but within 10 minutes my feet were numb! The toe box is so narrow, not only in width, but top to sole height. I went to a store and tried them in a 1/2 size bigger. That just meant a shoe too long to trip over, and the narrowness to still strangle my foot. Have to abort on this shoe, still carefully exploring for a new replacement.

Finally a shoe for me that wasn't a crazy color! I have the Kayano 20. So perfect, but old. Based on other reviews I bought a size larger than usual in this newer style. Looked great but toe box was really tight. Even in the larger size. There was no width choice. Sadly, I had to return them.

Wrong size fit. Love the shoe just does not fit. I have been buying for many years

These feel tighter than my Kayano 22's. But hopefully they will stretch. I'm not sure why Asics sizes seem to vary from the same style by at least 1/2 size. It's annoying becuse this is a great shoe with consistent support, but the sizes vary so it's difficult to trust online ordering. I suggest buying the size you wear and a 1/2 size bigger.

I bought the shoe in a size 8 and when I got it it was to small. The tag inside the shoe said it was an 8 but it clearly wasn't. I was able to give it to my niece who normally wears a size 6 and it fit her with a little room to spare!!!