Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 26
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Customer Fit Survey:
62%"Felt true to size"
89%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I only wear these sneakers. Currently I cannot find any colors I like. I wish you would have more fashionable choices. Why do shoe manufactures think overpronaters only want ugly shoes!!!! Also 10.5 size usually sells out first. Make More of this size!!!
Overpronate,
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I chose Brooks Adrenaline over these. These were ok, but for my feet and needs liked the others better. These felt good but I also didn't love the color in person.
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a little too snug
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I always wear a size 8 in Asics but these felt a little short. Returning them. Also tried the GT2000 which fit better.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Breathable material. Great for my over pronation. And great to run in. Even with my planters fasciitis
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So glad the 26 is a bit wider in the toe box than previous years. I can now wear regular width on my horrible wide feet and not have to forego my favorite sneaker.
Comfy and supportive.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I got these to replace my worn out Gel-Kayano 25's and they seem to be very similar. I noticed no difference, except maybe a tiny bit narrower. However, that could be due to me exercising in the other shoes for a year and stretching them out. I wear these sneakers for a jazzercise type of class and find them quite comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I can't decide whether I should go to next size up - 8.5W, so I ordered to compare with the 8W. Overall I like the look, and style of this shoe. It has plenty of cushion and doesn't interfere with my bunions. I do use my own arch supports which fit perfectly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I buy a half size up in Asics. I’ve been buying Gel Kayanos for years. I think the 26 does not offer as much support as the 25. The shoe upper seems to have stretched out after running in them. The arch support is also not as good as 25. I felt more pain the metatarsal area after running. I changed my insoles to ones with met pad support and that seems to have helped. Hoping the 27s are better.
KR, Zappos Customer,
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The fit feels true and resembles the previous model fit. The toe has a bit thicker solid color band which is my only slight negative since I can feel the seam against the anterior part of my big toe. I typically buy the Kayano lite show so this is a completely different fit than I am used too. Overall, the shoe is comfortable.
Keri, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I tried on a lot of tennis shoes, and these were the most comfortable. I tried on so many because I wanted to make sure I got shoes that would actually be comfortable. The shoes were the prettiest as well. When I am on my feet all day either with friends or coworkers, and they are complaining of hurting feet,(my feet used to hurt before I got these shoes), but once I got these shoes my feet don't hurt. Four stars for the price.
Court21,
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OOPs!! I see there is an 11.5, I'm going to try that. I don't see how to remove my last review.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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So sad to not be able to get the perfect Kayano 25 anymore!! 26 is too short and I wear an 11 usually, there is no 11.5, big sad face!!!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have very high arches so I tend to order wide width to give me more room. Little arch support but I can fit my orthotics. Also ordered 1/2 size larger based on other reviews so the fit was about right.
Layna, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Shorter in length than prior versions of the same size Gel Kayano
PT A,
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I would agree with the reviews that suggest ordering a half size up. I initially ordered an 8, but had to return them for an 8.5. The insole of these was very firm at first, but softens and molds to you foot after wearing for awhile. Love the way these look! Kudos to the Zappos Customer Service Team! They are always very helpful.
Diane, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Loved them. Great stability. Comfortable. But they fit a little too big & I lost the return slip to ship them back to get returned.
Lizbeth,
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I didnt think I had narrow feet, but after getting these and walking around the house, my feet were killing me! So I ordered a size up, as well as, wide and now am fine! Maybe it's just that they are more narrow or maybe it's just that I have wide feet (doubtful!). :)
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Really comfortable! I still have to break them in.
SNtoRN,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is a great shoe. Good cushion, stabile and durable. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the tongue is not wide enough to slip under the lace eyelets. The laces rub on the tendon making it uncomfortable at times. I adjust the tongue once or twice during my walks. I have a medium width foot so this shouldn't happen at all.
The company stands behind the products and they get 5 starts!
Chef R,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
This is a great shoe. Good cushion, stabile and durable. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the tongue is not wide enough to slip under the lace eyelets. The laces rub on the tendon making it uncomfortable at times. I adjust the tongue once or twice during my walks. I have a medium width foot so this shouldn't happen at all.
The company stands behind the products and they get 5 starts!
Chef R,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is a great shoe. Good cushion, stabile and durable. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the tongue is not wide enough to slip under the lace eyelets. The laces rub on the tendon making it uncomfortable at times. I adjust the tongue once or twice during my walks. I have a medium width foot so this shouldn't happen at all.
The company stands behind the products and they get 5 starts!
Chef R,
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Loved the sporty styling of new Kayano 26. I brought in black. I did have to go up a half size as some have commented, which does make the footbed a little wider than in the size I would typically wear. I kept them for the good look, but hope Asics goes back to fit/length of previous styles. I have owned many Asics and do find it a hassle to guess and/or order a different size than what a person is used to wearing.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes have great arch support and the wide width for a bunion was perfect! I only wish they came in navy!
Debbie, Zappos Customer,
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Definitely smaller in the toe box than the 25's. Had to get half a size up with this new generation.
Kayla, Zappos Customer,
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