Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 26

I have bought the Gel Kayano's fo over a decade, but these have such little padding in the forefoot that I may look to buy another brand and style.

Too tight and never loosened up, now I'm stuck with a pair of expensive shoes that don't fit

I've been wearing the Gel Kayano for a few years now for running, and had a great experience with all color ways but this one. I'm not sure if anything is different with this color model, but I've experienced discomfort running.

I purchased my ASICS online a few weeks ago, after wearing out my last Gel Kayano's. I selected the same size. While it is comfortable for around the house, the purpose of me wearing it is for running, and as such, it has a looser inside fit and looser ankle fit. As such I recognized my feet are moving inside of it, and not getting the support I paid for, and giving me callouses. Future forward I would not buy ASICS online again, only in a store. No way to return them now.

My sneakers feel great but the fabric on the side has split apart and looks torn after only wearing a short time. It's so disappointing and they look horrible. It's a shame. Happy to send a picture & maybe you could tell me what's wrong with your sneaker.

I'm disappointed that once again Asics has changed the instep of the Kayano. getting pains in the top of my foot while running in this new series.

I have sensitive feet and am a very hard customer to please! I purchased this shoe for several reasons. 1. I used to own Asics gt series and found them extremely comfortable. 2. The reviews for this shoe were excellent, including the level of cushioning and the recommendation for this shoe being designed to relieve Morton's Neuroma. 3. I loved the color! The main problem was that it did not feel cushioned at all. In fact, it felt very hard. I ended up buying and loving the Adidas Ultra Boost ST. Walking on that shoe is like bouncing on cushioned springs! But it's an older model of shoe and inventory is extremely limited.

Not as well cushioned as I expected and they hurt my feet 72 year old feet.

Like the look, but hoping for more cushioning. Feels too hard on feet.

I've worn my gel kayano 26s exactly twice, and for walks, not runs. The fabric is already separating at the collar. I am extremely dissatisfied with the quality. I paid extra to get quality that I didn't receive.

Laced up to very first hole causes tear to sides where I begin to pull to tie my shoes. New shoes! I walk 4 mi daily. Quality new shoes look old. Comfortable, 3rd pair. Look to alternative to next pair.

I've worn ASICS for about 10 years. They have been worn in five 3 Day 60 mile Breast Cancer walks. I've had these shoes for about 6 weeks. The edging along the top edge by the ankle is already fraying. So disappointed.

Unable to wear them. The fit is smaller than the size stated

i work in a hospital and i am on my feet approx 14 hrs a day. My feet hurt, my whole sole in sore. I do not feel this shoe supports my feet like nimbus 21... I regret I switch it to kayano 26... Thus, I can feel the gel more on this model, but not the support from nimbus 21. I am looking to order either nimbus 21 or try the 22...

Felt great when I tried them on. After 2 runs they crease/fold over top of the big and pinky toe enough to be very uncomfortable.

I wear orthotics. When they were in the shoes it was impossible to put on the shoes. Even without the orthotics the fit was too tight to wear comfortably. I gave the shoes away.

The color of the shoe published online is different then the actual colorwhich is a muted grey. Was quite disappointed and returned the shoe.

I had to glue several parts of the bottom of the shoe because they were lifting 2 days after I started wearing them. Didn't want to hassle with returning. I have never had to do that before with a pair of Kayanos. Very disappointed.

The color of the shoe published online is different then the actual color-which is a muted grey. Was quite disappointed and returned the shoe.

These shoes didn't have consistent padding on the inside front area and my foot would roll inward slightly as I walked or jogged. I already probate and needed these shoes to have strong support on the inner side. The rest of the shoe felt good, but had to return these and look for a KAYANO 25 version instead.

Overall, I love everything about the shoes, except that the bottoms on both pairs that I currently own are coming apart.

not as good as previous model. orthotics fit in the 25, but not the 26 with everything else being the same. Sent back.

This shoes use cheap material, the rim of the shoes already broken. The arch support is good. The size is little small. I up sized half size

Unfortunately, the shoes are defective having the material wear through the cuff in 11 days. They haven't returned Communication on my claim But the colors are great.