Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 26

Light weight and very comfortable!! I run 4 miles daily.

Finally, a less narrow toe box! Had to size up a half size to an 8, from my usual 7 1/2.

Enjoying them now, but needed to get the toe box stretched twice by a professional shoemaker so I could wear them without blisters.

I would give this 5 stars if it did not hurt my right foot at the top

The toe box is unusually tight for the size, which was ordered wide. Returning them for a bigger size wouldn't help because then they would be too long. Hoping they relax/stretch with time. Otherwise they are fine.

The toe box is unusually tight for the size, which was ordered wide. Returning them for a bigger size wouldn't help because then they would be too long. Hoping they relax/stretch with time. Otherwise they are fine.

Great shoe but showing signs of material .tear and only 4 weeks old

Feels good but way too small. Sizing is way off though

I had been running Gel Kayano's for as long as they've been around-until they tightened up the toe box with the GK 22. I couldn't wear them anymore because I have bunions and the reduction of the toe box caused my toes to go numb within minutes of wearing them. I kept reading the reviews hoping ASICS would increase the toe box again. Finally, I took a chance on the 26's because I noticed they came in a WIDE and the reviews were better. Still skeptical about the fit, I ordered a half size up AND wide (5.5W). My original size (5) is hard to find and I have never noticed a wide width before so I was happy to discover the 5.5W shoe fit with no discomfort. My foot did not feel like it was slopping around either. They aren't as good as the older model (21's and earlier) because they don''t have the same structure/cushioning but they are still a comfortable running shoe so I bought a 2nd pair. If you have a bunion go with a wide and consider going up 1/2 size. I wish I could have found them in grey. :-) My size/width sells out fast and is not easily found in stores/online.

Extremely comfortable but giving 4 stars since the tread is starting to wear within a month of purchase. I ordered my usual size and though I have wider feet, I didn't need to order wide.

High support and cushion in the right spots. I've run on ASICS since high school. Last pair I bought in 2006. I wore them only for running, and granted, I could have run a lot more than I did, but they held up extremely well. Even as they began to wear and the white turned to grey, they felt amazing. For 14 years! I was hoping for another pair like it. Obviously. I'm not sure the quality matches, and the fit isn't like a glove anymore, but it doesn't seem to be far off... We will see. I tried a few pairs (mail orders in COVID times) before settling on the Kayano 26. Reviews helped turn me toward this model.

I usually wear a 9.5 in ASICS, but I had to go up half a size. Also the back part rubs slightly and gave me blisters until I broke them in. Wear high back ankle socks as advice. Otherwise great running shoes.

I usually wear a 9.5 in ASICS, but I had to go up half a size. Also the back part rubs slightly and gave me blisters until I broke them in. Wear high back ankle socks as advice. Otherwise great running shoes.

Ive been wearing daily for 3-5 mile walks. Left lateral top of sneaker seam has split 1/3 inch. This also happened in my last pair. Otherwise comfortable, good arch support. Love them

I love these shoes so comfy. But...the rubber sole on my right foot is starting to come off and I have less than 50 miles on them. I have only had them for 3 weeks. I wear them to my job which I am sitting most of the day, and on my breaks I go for a walk around the parking lot. I tried to fill out the warranty form they have on their website and it will not accept it. I have tried several times. I love these shoes and will buy more.

Shoes fit well. Comfortable, but after just 10 walks the right shoe has a hole on fabric near ankle

Needs more cushioning in the ball of the foot; otherwise a great shoe.

It's v good for neutral pronated feet. I would say not as cushioned as nimbus 16 I own but actually gives me some elevation when I run.

Very comfy and supportive shoe. Feel like the sizing is off, feels bigger than my previous ASICS pairs.

I wish they were just a little wider in the toe box.

This is my 5th pair of gel-kayanos. I love them. However, every model I feel like the tongue gets narrower and this pair the tongue doesn't even cover the area under the laces when I have it on.

Am enjoying the GEL-KAYANO 26. Comfortable with good traction and support. Ordered because needed good walking shoe for pronation. So far so good. Am glad I ordered a half size up from usual size.