Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 26

Good cushion, but too tight And narrow for the front part, it hurt the back of my feet so much, and my feet aren't wide at all. have to return.

I really miss how Asics made shoes in the past. Too many styles and all make the toe box tighter and tighter.......so sadly, I sent back this 3rd pair and will move on to another brand after 15 yrs or more of comfort.

I have bought two other pair of Kayano in the past that were great. I payed less for this pair & I guess you get what you pay for because when I wear them my feet fall asleep because they are to tight no matter how loose the shoe strings are. Next time Ill pay full price on a better shoe.

Least favorite ASICS I've own. Very tough, uncomfortable, not true to size, took me 3 weeks to get used to them and still rather wear any other pair I've owned before to these shoes.

very disappointing! the left pair already damaged after few use in less a month. I wish i could post a picture, some of the material close to the ankle pealed off.

The shoes are starting to come apart on the sides and I have already contacted customer service.

The Kayano 26 missed the mark compared to the 25. I average 50 - 60 miles of run / walk per week and after only two weeks of use my Kayano 26 looked overly used. My old 25 with over 600 miles look much better. The quality is lacking in the 26.

I have worn this model for years, and I was hoping I could continue to do so. The heel area was nicely cushioned, but the forefoot was not. Felt like there was a bar near the ball of the foot, which became painful. Hope Asics returns to an older design!

This pair of 8 1/2 ran very narrow and bit Short. I own 2 other ASICS sneakers 8. 1/2 That fit perfectly. Had to return.

This pair of 8 1/2 ran very narrow and bit Short. I own 2 other ASICS sneakers 8. 1/2 That fit perfectly. Had to return.

Love the supportive sole of the shoe, very pleased with the purchase. I walk in these daily.

They hurt my feet. First ASICS to do so. Disappointed.

I bought these in June because previous pair was great quality and lasted long time. These tore at the side above ankle after 3 weeks. Shoe is comfortable and a good fit.

I got these Kayano 26s to replace my 25s, as I have always run Kayanos in a size 10. These shoes are too short! My big toenails were aching after a few miles, and I do not have long nails at all. I am not sure if they will stretch or if I will have to shell out another $100 for another pair. This is even more disappointing considering my 25s took a good deal of heel and ankle padding breaking in to be comfortable - Asics used to be good to run right out of the box for me with no issues whatsoever. Two duds in a row. What's going on, Asics? Size up on these for sure.

I liked the blue and the look of the shoe. The toe box and instep were narrow making it uncomfortably tight. I usually wear a medium width so this was surprising. Cushioning was good and the sole had a bouncy feel. My last pair of ASICS were the Nimbus and they fit perfect so I was excited to get these and disappointed they didn't fit correctly. The shoe is also heavier than the Nimbus and I prefer a lightweight shoe. Unfortunately I had to send them back.

The arch in the shoe was higher then expected. After walking for 20 minutes my feet felt like they were on fire. I took the shoes off and the arches of my feet where red and you could see my veins. The description said this shoes pronation was Neutral to Over. I would not classify this shoe as Neutral.

The shoes is tight for its size. I returned and requested 1/2 size bigger. However, I haven't have any response until this time

They're a beautiful shoe but simply uncomfortable. My feet hurt after a simple workout or even after running errands. They fit well but are too hard and are really killing the side of my right foot.

Not as soft and comfortable as the other models...

My daughter does not think they are comfortable. I will be returning them.

These are super cute and I was excited to wear them but the are hard and not very good for longer distances. I think 3 miles is the furthest I'd run in them. Anything more is really uncomfortable. I was disappointed because my last Kayanos were like running on clouds. I got 300 miles out of them.

Ordering shoes online during the pandemic is hard but after 2 pairs returned these definitely run on smaller side. I ordered size 10 and they crunched my toes at top and the heel box is on the narrow side for sure. I have flat feet and needed a shoe with support for over pronation. I would say order up a half size and know that these are firm and very stiff. I went with New Balance 860 and had no issues with a size 10.

When I buy ASICS and wear them for the first time I automatically feel the comfort. Unfortunately this was not the case here. I wear them on 6 mile runs and they do the job.

Averaging 15mi/week, the shoe lasted 1 month. Not used to that with ASICS shoes. Wonder if buying it at the start of pandemic had something to do with it. Lots of compliments on the color.