Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27

almost perfect. I was going for a Nike free last shape but with deeper toe box and more cushioning. I ordered the wide based on reviews runs a little small (I don’t wear wide) these just had too narrow a toe box at the very end. with my toe problems ingrown toenails on big toes and hammer toes these didn’t quit fit the bill. so if you want a shoe with barefoot feel but with more cushioning order the wide and see if it works for you.

compared to my beloved (but ugly) Kayano 25s, these are lighter, narrower, and have inferior construction, support, and cushioning. The toe box started collapsing immediately, and what arch support they do have collapsed within months. Narrow in the middle, so inserting orthotics is a chore. they are more attractive, streamlined, and less boxy in the heel than the 25s.

very disappointed. long time Gel Kayano wearer, back to pre Kayano 17. Just not the same fit. Quality control is awful. Bunched up lining in heel and creases in toe box. Not enough padding under toes. They need to return to Korean manufacturing.

I was not buying this shoe for anything other than a good, everyday wearer. I am a steady 11.5 with a standard width. The 11.5 in this shoe was too small with my toes hitting the end of the toe box. It was also quite tight (narrow) in the toe box. I went up to the size 12 and had a good fit in the length but still uncomfortably tight. To be fair, I do come across shoes from time to time that I do need to go wide in; so that is a thing that happens about 15% of the time for me. I would say take a walk around the house in these to get a feel for the length and make sure you are not jammed up. And then leave them on for dinner or watching TV to be sure that the width does not give you problems. Its pretty easy to tell if a shoe is too short but it may take 30-45 min to realize that if they are too tight. These would have been my first pair of Asics so I don't know if all of their shoes tend to be a bit narrower and shorter or if it was just this specific line. Just pay close attention to the fit as, for me at least, they were different than the majority of other shoes.

I purchased the Gel-Kayano 25 a year ago. They were excellent. I purchased the Gel Kayano 27 a week ago. Same price as the 25. $160.00. I wore the 27 for a few days. No comparison to the to the 25. They are not as comfortable. They don’t provide good support. I’m disappointed. I thought these were an upgrade but not so. I will not buy again.

couldn't believe this was labeled extra wide. seemed to be C width, at most. Runs short, as well

These shoes lasted 8 months being used 3-5 times a week. The front inside upper plastic was not wide enough, and the light fabric was easily cut allowing pinky toe to protrude. Still not a hot shoe and comfortable. Price was kind of high for amount of use.

The shoes were to narrow, even though I ordered a 4e.

The crease on the right shoe near the right big toe rubbed the toe and never got any better. The left shoes crease was not as deep and defined. I could not get the right crease to release.