Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 26

The 20's are the best pair of running shoes I've ever had. The 23's were a decent shoe. These 26's I have worn on 4 runs now hoping that maybe it was something I was doing and not the shoes which were causing knee pain, maybe trying to justify my 130$ purchase.

I believe they run 1/2 size smaller. I've always worn a 11 and a 1/2 ASICS. I'm now returnIng these for a size 12.

The 20's are the best pair of running shoes I've ever had. The 23's were a decent shoe. These 26's I have worn on 4 runs now hoping that maybe it was something I was doing and not the shoes which were causing knee pain, maybe trying to justify my 130$ purchase.

Very tight fit. The shoes were not a similar fit to the other ASICS I have.

I bought these and the heel supports fall down and there is no way to pull them back up, so they feel like you are going to slip out of them. I like the old firm heel support.

I have been wearing Gel Kanyno's for years luckily I bought two pairs of 25''s...got these 26's this week and tried them they are 12's...but they so hurt my feet...not sure what to do will wait for the 27's and try them....

Second pair. Son loves them! Will continue to buy until they no longer make.

Although they looked really nice out of the box and were quite comfortable, I am incredibly disappointed with these sneakers. I've worn them only 3 times and the material around the ankle has already broken down to the extent that I feel uncomfortable wearing them anymore. I would like to obtain a full refund or a replacement pair for this defective product.

Was not comfortable and after couple miles my legs hurt. I can't use them. Your service is awful

I love Asics but this is the first pair that I wasn't happy with. Got the same pronation but it keeps feeling like my ankle is rolling inward and my heels are hurting. It's only been a week.

Extremely lightweight, super comfortable with a great sturdiness to support your feet.

I bought these based on all of my running shoes have been Asics. I have bought the GT 2000 and the Gel Kayano 24 and 25 and they never disappointed. However, the Gel Kayano 26's were not like the other pair of ASICS I have bought over the years. I returned them due to pain in the balls of my feet. I only wore them around the house and for short periods of time due to the pain. It felt like the balls of my feet were being supported by cement. I hope this is fixed for the next pair that comes out.

While the shoe has nice ankle support, there is little to no cushioning for the ball of the foot and toes. Very uncomfortable. Feet hurt after 30 minutes of walking.

I never even tried these shoes on. The quality of the material Asics is using has been dropping every year. I will be trying a different brand.

Very uncomfortable. I have worn Kayanos for 10 years. This style is the worst of them all. I would not recommend this shoe.

Love the shoes BUT The material discolors ALMOST IMMEDIATELY upon use. I have purchases three pairs of this shoe because white sneakers are so hard to find, and this has occurred with all three pairs.....

Love the shoes BUT The material discolors ALMOST IMMEDIATELY upon use. I have purchases three pairs of this shoe because white sneakers are so hard to find, and this has occurred with all three pairs.....

The shoes look great in the picture but when I received them they really look nothing like the ones pictured.

GK wearer since the 22...Loved the 23, hated the 24, loved the 25...Ordered the GK26 black/black as soon as they were available...super excited when they showed up...felt really lightweight when I first took them out of the box, almost flimsy...put them on and they were flimsy, hard soles, lacking support and cushion...it took 3 minutes of wearing them to take them off and put them back in the box...immediately returned and ordered my 3rd pair of GK25.

I tried on two pairs of a size 10 and they both had a ridge at the ball of my left foot. I ordered a pair from the website and it had the same issue. I'm going to stick with the '25's) because the footbed is still comfortable. The 26's are NOT!

Did not fit as expected, i bought the same size i had in the kayano 25, and the shoe is much tighter.

I liked the durability. I dislike how thin the sole is regarding the length from on side of my foot to the other side. I'm not talking about the length from toe to hill, but the perpendicular length is too small. I feel my foot slide off the sole and often need to readjust.