Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Kayano® 23 Lite-Show
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Customer Fit Survey:
56%"Felt true to size"
79%"Felt true to width"
62%"Moderate arch support"
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Love the black and white design! Very comfortable shoes as well.
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I wear an 8.5 narrow shoe, and the 8.5 B in this style fits me perfectly. My plantar fasciitis does not flare up at all with this shoe. I got a bit of toe cramping recently on my right foot, but I loosened up the laces near the toe box and that took care of it. I got these shoes for comfort on long walks, but I also get a lot of compliments on the style. I would consider getting another pair in a different color.
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Love the instant comfort I felt from the first wearing. Lightweight with great support. Slightly narrower toe box than previous Asics I've worn, thus the reason I needed to order a half size larger than my usual size.
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The Gel-Kayano are the only running shoe that support my arch the way I need. I've tried other expensive brands, but ASICS are always the best fit for me! I love the new Lite-Show. Interesting design with colors that are easy to match with many running outfits.
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The Gel Kayano 23 was totally comfortable,
very light and lots of cushioning.
Breathable Fabric lining. I am a bit of a
pronator and this shoe helped me a lot in
correcting this issue. Guidance Trusstic
System helps enhance gait efficiency and
promote mid-foot structural integrity.
Breahable mesh upper felt like I was wearing
the most comfortable socks ever. My feet
felt wonderful after though, while I was
walking, there was a little pinch on the
side of my ankle but then after just a
couple of minutes walking, I did not feel
the pinch at all. It feld like since I tend
to pronate, my foot and the shoe adjusted
itself. Yay! I would definitely recommend
these shoes for runners and walkers.
I'd also recommend:
Gel Nimbus 18
Pam N, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Asics Kayanos are the way to go! Always satisfied with the comfort & the lightness of the shoe!
Nsbspin,
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I love these shoes. I agree with another reviewer who stated that they were perfect right out of the box. Two days after receiving them I took them on a vacation with me that involved lots of walking, and my feet never tired. I would highly recommend them. By the way, I have very narrow feet (AAAA) and as you know this shoe style only comes in a B width, but despite that they worked fine.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I'm so happy with the way this shoe fits! Feels like a sock, but still with great support!
Ocean,
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This is my sixth pair of asics -- I purchase the gel kayanos every year they come out, and have not been disappointed! They have great support for anyone who over-pronates, and the light show color is fantastic. Also - mentioned in another comment -- they are wearable immediately out of the box!
Bridget, Zappos Customer,
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I have been wearing Kayanos for several years now and these are definitely quite a bit different than the previous years. I read the reviews before I ordered them and quite a few people were saying they had to order a 1/2 size larger. My husband had just bought a pair as well and he bought his normal size and said they fit fine. I ordered my usual size 9. Yes I agree they are tighter than the previous style but they were designed to be that way. They are supposed to fit more like a glove. I really like the new design. Yes they take a few runs to get used to them but overall it was a good change.
DeeDee M, Zappos Customer,
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I have been away from Asics for a while, trying Brooks and Mizuno. There's no comparison! I train in a gym all day so I am on my feet for 12-14 hours. These truly make a difference!
Deb, Zappos Customer,
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Beautiful, well-made, super comfortable, gel comfort for my knees. I ordered one size up and it's a perfect fit. No trouble with the toe box. These are now my favorite sneakers!
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Step-up from the GT-2000s. These are great shoes. A bit stiffer sole and super-squishy insole make this show a very easy and comfortable ride. I wore the GT-2000s for years and wanted to get a step-up for marathon training; these are definitely the shoe!
Amanda G, Zappos Customer,
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I normally wear a size 8 or 39 shoe; I purchased the size 9 in the ASICS Gel-Kayano® 23 Lite-Show and it is a perfect fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Shoes are too narrow and that is different from the many Gel-Kayanos I have purchased in the past.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have knee problems and Kayano's are the only shoe that I can wear. I love them!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I bought these shoes maybe two weeks ago and love them!! I am training for the NYC Marathon in November and knew I needed to get and break in a new pair of shoes. These are perfect! They have great support and feel great to run in!
Shancraig,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This shoe is the best that Asics has done so far! Great cushioning but still has lots of support. I put these on the day after I received them and wore them all day with no problem at all. They're true to size and width. I love, love my Gel Kayano 23's and highly recommend them for fitness and everyday wear!
Kimberly B,
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Compared to may other pairs i have had in past, shoe seemed to run a bit small in all areas...length, width. Really like how it stabilizes foot though!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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It was a good fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these after buying several versions of the Gel-Kayano 22. These don't quite fit the same and I constantly have shin problems while wearing them. I never had an issue with my GK22's. Not sure what happened in the new version.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Was reluctant to spend so much on a pair of shoes, but I am now glad I did. True to size. Took a few runs to break in for them to be really comfortable. I have bunions and do not like any pressure applied in that area so they did hurt the first few times, but after a few wears they are great.
Runningmom,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I switched from the Gel Nimbus series to Gel Kayanos starting with the 20's because my podiatrist said I needed the extra heel stability of the Kayanos. The Nimbus has more cushioning, but I definitely felt a positive difference in stability with the Kayanos. The series 23 is a lot lighter than the 20's (I stocked up on 20's and skipped the 21's and 22's), but it doesn't feel as cushioned, the heel support feels less, and the durability was poor. I've never had any shoe wear out the tread so quickly! After wearing the shoe a mere 50 miles, the surfaces under the ball of the foot are treadless. Maybe I got a lemon? This never happened to any of my Kayano 20's, nor my many years of Gel Nimbuses. I just started wearing the Kayano 24, which is more comfortable than the 23's for me. Cushioning seems the same (not as good as the 20's), heel support the same (not as good as the 20's) and I sure hope it has better durability than these 23's. Can't recommend these shoes for those reasons.
TechKit77,
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Really wanted to make these work but the toe box is too narrow. They have great support all around and the arch support was in just the right spot for my foot. I wear between 7.5 and 8, and bought the 8 at first, then returned it and got the 8.5...still didn't help for the narrow toe area. It would never work for my feet on longer runs.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have been buying ASICS for years, but this shoe much smaller - at least one size - than I have been buying. I thought it must be something about my foot so kept trying to wear them, but a store that sells ASICS confirmed that ASICS shoes now require one larger shoe size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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