Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 26

I bought this shoes a weak a go and they are very very good

Love these shoes! I've been wearing Gel-Kayanos for years, and they are the only running / walking shoes that I will put on my flat feet! Awesome fit. The black looks awesome, and won't show dirt or spots that may get on the toe.

I may be biased as I have had the pleasure of wearing the Kayano's since the 23 model (only been running since that style of shoe) but it really is my favourite long distance trainer. The support is superb and it really does fit perfectly well. My feet don't tend to slip in them as they did with the 25s and it's helped my running form too. Highly recommend and will continue to wear these in my marathon cycles.

Much better design this year with more room in toe box... back to the very comfortable shoe of the past.

I run 3.2 miles every morning 365 and the Gel-Kayano provides me with the best stability,cushion and comfort. I have tried other shoes just on a whim, nothing comes close.Asics brand is the on shoe I run in. It is also the brand I prefer to walk in. Always have 3 pair at the house!

From the first step, this shoe felt very comfortable and forgiving.

Without a doubt the most comfortable trainer I've ever purchased. I love them so much, I just bought them in another colour

Not as cushioning as nimbus. Order 1/2 size larger

Recently I bought the kayano 26. My kayano 22's finally seen their better days after thousands of miles. So far they're great. Been using them for about a month now. Feel comfortable. Feet fill great after a good run or walk.

Love these and will order again. Very comfy and holding up well.

To me, the Gel-Kayano is the most comfortable shoe out there. I own other styles of Asics that are great, but there's just something about these for me.

Take other reviewers seriously on sizing, this runs small. I'm a US 10D in standard Nike, Adidas etc. running shoes. I ordered a 10 in these and there is almost no room between my toes and the end of shoe. Am returning for a 10.5. I don't know what is up with Kayano sizing but I've had to switch back and forth between 10 and 10.5 on previous versions. Other than that, this latest version seems like a great shoe, super comfortable. Can't wait to get it out on the road once I get the right size ...

Fit perfectly right out the box. Went for a 4 mile run immediately and no need to break them in.

I have purchased many Asics shoes over the years, including the Cumulus, Gel-Nimbus, prior versions of the Kayano, and the Metaride. All good shoes for a cushioned ride, but nothing compares with the new Kayano 26 for both support and cushion. I think the cushioning on this version is the best of ANY shoe Asics makes; and the responsiveness lets you run at a faster pace than either the Nimbus or Metaride.

Great shoe. Great fix unlike the 25 that I have only worn 1 time because the fit is like a shoe that is a EE width vs D. Crazy how Asics let that happen.

These are great shoes! We're glad the colors have improved!

The 2 EE width made these a perfect fit & feel. Would like to see more of a selection in the wider sizes

Felt the first couple of runs as this are much harder than my last pair, but settling in

When I 1st put them on I noticed they didn't feel as soft as the 25s which worried me but after taking them on a few test runs they proved to be as comfortable as other versions of the Kayano. These are perfect for people looking to up their distance or looking for better support. Great to see the weight of them has dropped without sacrificing the the shoe performance. So far loving them and will be my marathon shoe for October.

Very comfortable; great fit. Compared to the 24s I was wearing, there seems to be more cushioning in the fore and mid-foot. Very good construction. Also, the blue is very sharp looking (even better than the pictures) without being silly looking like a lot of other shoe colors.

I am a heavier runner and was looking for a shoe that gave me comfort and stability without being too weighty. I am really impressed - I have done 10 runs in these shoes and have improved my times and my knees and ankles don't feel like they have been pounded.

Love the new Kayano's, fit perfect, light on, bouncy, only negative is breathability.

Great running shoe! This shoe does help with stability and is very noticeable in aiding over pronation. The sole cushion is very comfortable and good with impact. The bigger toe box is a plus.

This is the best shoe I own. This version is the best ever. Great comfort and support without sacrificing that firm feel.

The 26 is a bit more sturdy than KG25, but KG25 feel more comfortable!