Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 24
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72%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
10%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
7%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
79%"Felt true to size"
78%"Felt true to width"
73%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Excellent shoes. I've been wearing Kayanos for almost 20 years.
Great all-round shoe. I find they are really comfortable for 'neutral runners' too. And at the end of their useful training/running life (which is very long) they are still great everyday walking shoes.
I have used sorbothane insoles for the last 15 years, which are amazing for cushioning impacts and make the shoe even more comfortable, at the expense of a little additional weight, but for me that's an acceptable trade-off; no pain or shin-splints. However, in the Kayano 24, when using the latest design sorbothane double strike insole (in place of the original ASICS insole), the foot sits a little high, and does move up and down as you walk. This is not really a design issue, as the shoe was intended to be work with the asics insole. However, it may be useful to try the shoe with any after-market insoles you normally use, to ensure the fit remains right.
I would definitely recommend this shoe to others, especially people who require a cushioned ride :)
IndigoMike,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Definitely takes some breaking in but a solid stability shoe. Would recommend. Sole wears out quickly though if you are a regular runner.
Nelly123,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I bought these a month ago, fit great and comfortable.
Enr1467,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Had a foot problem, bought these to help correct it. So far so good.
Tom1,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Second pair for my son. He wears them for running and walking. Plus work in good weather. The only issue I have with the shoes is that the sole didn't make a full year.
Debnut1957,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Back of pack jogger who used to be a runner! New Kayanos are a bit heavy, but at my pace who cares. Good support and room in the toe box. Nice low key design too.
Willyg,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
So far so good. Very comfortable and light weight!
Marston641,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
This is my third pair of ASICS-GEL Kayano 24's. I use them for running and they have never failed me in firm fitting and comfort.
Gwneel,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Love the shoe. 18 years and counting. Feels great on the track and in the city. It is the only shoe I wear daily. I made the mistake of buying a black one for the first time. My foot burns from the hot sun. I wish I could return it, but they only had a white shoe with a bright orange bottom, not conservative enough for me to wear to work. Now I'm going to buy the 25 in white and keep this as a back-up for when the weather is cooler.
Shoelover,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I like the 22, but I'm a Physical Therapist who's on his feet running back and forth between treating patients. I really noticed a difference with the cushioning from the 22's and less with the 24's. My knees and back tell the story!
Sportstrainer7,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Other than being a bit narrow in the toe box (which I hope will stretch like my last pair), these are very comfortable sneakers. I use them at work & walking so can’t tell how they perform for running.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Did I get these for sport, no, will you, maybe. Are these good for walking (like how I'm doing at work), maybe, there's some cushioning left to be desired. Might these be good for actual sports, I wouldn't know. Do they look good, well, they ain't summer colors..
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is my 3rd pair of gel kayano’s. The fit and feel are consistent with the 22, 23, 24. I need to buy a half size larger than my regular shoe size. I have been very pleased with the gel-kayano. A little pricey, but worth it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Wish I had more colors in my 8-4E size! Tired of silver and black. Might have to look in another brand with the pronation and wide. Have 4 silver and black That are great. Just would like a color change please.
Noely,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Bought a few weeks ago, and am happy with the sneakers. I had a pair from a few years ago, and found the new pair to be just as good. The black fabric color is a little different than standard black, but it works in the end
Runner R,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Great fit and very strong Runner.Extra support in arch area gives piece Of mind.Very happy with my purchase!
Majormc,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The 23 where terrible and the 24 got a little better in the fit. They need to go back a few models before they screwed it up on the 23
WideFJR,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I LOVE this sneaker, and I love Asics. This was the first Kayano I ever bought, so I don't know about the previous versions. However, this sneaker runs really big and a bit wide. I have seen other reviewers mention that Asics changed the toe box, making it wider (which is actually great). However, I feel it is a bit too wide and the material they used really, really stretches. I am very hard to fit because of numerous foot issues and surgeries. I purchased these in a size 11--too big. That is my normal size, although I used to be an 11.5 (depending on the brand). Then I purchased a 10. 5 , and while I think this might be perfect, it still feels a bit too wide; I only buy medium width shoes, not wide styles. The mesh Asics uses for this shoe does in fact stretch out. I don't know if this stretches half a size or a full size, but the sizing is very strange for this particular Asics model. I think the support is great and I love how lightweight it feels, but unlike some reviewers, the sizing really seems off.
J, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
A roomy and comfortable fit, if a little lightweight
Marksy,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have wide very flat feet and I have worn custom orthotics for years. In the past I purchased New Balance 8.5 4E shoes and then they started getting narrower so a couple of years ago I tried the Brooks Beast and needed to go up in size to 9 / 4E and had great results. Then I needed some new shoes and I read recent reviews about the Brooks Beast being narrower so I thought I would try out several options and here are the results for me.
Asics Gel Kayano 24 ordered 8.5 and 9 in 4E and both were too narrow – could barely get my foot in the shoe
New Balance M1540V2 ordered 8.5 in 4E and 6E (had to order 6E direct from NB). Both were too narrow. The 6E was close but not quite wide enough.
Brooks Beast ’16 size 9 / 4E. The widest of the group and I am actually using them without the orthotics and they are feeling good.
J.O., Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Could have been made much better with more patience . You could see the traces of glue on the sides and it is not make to perfection
Rosh,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Front sole doesn't have enough cushion. Disappointing only one color option.
Tica,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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One of the shoes came to us obviously tried on before and without an insole. Just fyi for the next customer that orders the same pair.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have a pair of Kayano 24's and they are snug, but acceptable. I bought another pair and ended up returning as they were just too tight. Now I see that Asics has brought out the Kayano 25, which supposedly has more room in the toe area. This is great, I've yet to try, but the colors offered are lousy. Would like to see the colors offered in the 24 available in the 25's.
Barry G,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Overall a great shoe but I never thought I would describe a shoe as heavy. This shoe is noticeably heavy compared to a under armor or Nike shoe
Brinkmanjustin,
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