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Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 26

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Rating Summmary:

2,150 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

76%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

11%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

5%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

5%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

84%"Felt true to size"

87%"Felt true to width"

69%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I was looking for cushion and support that characterizes Asics. Shoes look great but have little cushion, they even feel stiff. I wear a 9 medium and a 9.5 fit perfectly. Returned sadly as cushion was a must.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Super good for comfort,but they wear too quick.for this reason I have been buying Brooks but I couldn't find them with the virus. I like the Asics better but I wear them out in a couple of months
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I am an exact 8-8 1/2 D-Medium size across brands and types of shoes. These snickers run tight and small. Too much plastic on upper shoe makes them rigid and uncomfortable. Gone is the time with a lot of sewing machine labor while the price is at least the same. For the price paid they should have been way better.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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good shoe but it does not feel like a EE... should have returned them, but I will have to live with my mistake..
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The outsoles wear way too fast. Less than a month of running on then and I'm through to the middle.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are the most uncomfortable ASICS I have ever worn. I can’t say why, they just don’t feel good. Definitely not what I expected from an asic.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks or addias
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I have owned several older series of Kayano, and they all fit true to size, width and provide great support. However, this kayano 26 is hideous, a total disaster. First, size is off, the shoe silhouette is so much bulkier looking. Second and the last, the sole is hard like a rock bed no any cushion. What happened to the best running shoes Kayano, all of a sudden, Asics has to bring out a disaster new series to ruin its reputation?
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shoes are comfortable, and have lasted for years! I had a little extra wiggle room width wise, which was a nice feature for active shoes. The shoes have held up well, and I would buy this Asics style from Zappos again.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
This product fits like the traditional Jayant. Liven them
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
First pair of shoes used for a marathon. Great support for a heel striker.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
These are the BEST sneaker for pronation issues. They need to keep this design as I've tried the 27s and they don't even compare. Hope to see these back in stock on my size!!
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Purchased for a trip to Italy. Immediately comfortable, with no break in needed.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Extremely comfortable and can wear them all day every day.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Great shoes! I was very pleased to be able to get a pair of 26s still and save a little money in these tough times. Thanks ASICS! :)
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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perfect
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I've had 4 or 5 pairs of these shoes. Always excellent for long distance training.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Fantastic supporting shoes and very comfortable. They do not rub at all.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Very easy walking shoes. Cushioning is fantastic!!
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
This is a very comfortable shoe and took little time to break in. Provides plenty of cushioning and is not extremely heavy.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
A great and very comfortable running/walking shoe. This is my third pair and I find Asics the best for my feet. My only negative comment is the physical shoe wears out quicker than my former brand.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
These are the only shoes i can run in comfortably without my plantar fascitis acting up. You see, i always ran in Nike Air Pegasus until i was in my late 20's. Then one day i had a terrible pain in the bottom of my foot. I told my wife and she told me the story of the same thing happening to her dad so he went to some fancy shoe store where they suggested an orthotic and special supportive running shoe. I was like "check your privilege", but she was like "no, I'm serious". So i went to a running shoe store and the had me run on a treadmill for a while, which I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR, because I went during my lunch hour so I was in a suit. Anyway, the guy was like "Yeah, you have a high arch and you overpronate quite a bit. We are going to need to put you in a really supportive shoe with a strong orthotic." So I bought my first pair of Asics and the rest is history. You should probably buy these. I know they are kind of more expensive than the typical running shoe but "WORTH IT (falsetto singing voice). Ok, bye.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
this is my 15th pair of Kayano running shoes. I love them. This is the first pair that I did not wear a hole in the top of the shoe just above the big toes. whatever you did to the toe box to prevent me wearing a hole in the toe box, keep doing it. and keep making this shoe. This shoe keeps me running
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The Kayano has treated me well for years. Stable, cushioned, comfortable and wears well!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I'm 45 years old and I've run for most of my life. I have run in most major brand. A few years ago, I tried Kayana 22 and have never looked back. I have high arches and suffer from plantar fasciitis. These shoes keep PF at bay. I buy 2 pairs a year. I recommend these shoes.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Fantastic shoe, comfortable and reliable for long distance running
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