Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27

Shoe is well made, but not comfortable to my feet.

I got both these and the Hoka Bondi-7 at the same time to decide which to keep. If I had only gotten these ASICS, I would have been happy—I would have noted how they were a bit snug going on and how I could see my big toe moving through the fabric, but I would have considered those minor problems and could have grown to love these shoes. But then, I put on the Hokas, and it was like harps and angels. So, these perfectly fine shoes are being returned while I continue falling in love with my sole-mate (insert eye roll).

I wear a size 9 shoe and always order a size 10.5 in this shoe. I, like everyone else who has written a review, was waiting for the big comeback of this model. I agree, this is finally the GEL Kayano we all love. I have a strong supination of my left foot. Based on the recommendation of a physical therapist, I buy Protulas inserts for my shoes. Interestingly I buy a size 9 Protulas and they fit the 10.5 perfectly. I walk 5 miles at least 5 days a week and get new shoes and inserts every 500 miles or so.

I ordered Asics because I have consistently worn a size 8 in Asics running shoes. In winter, I wear two pairs of socks...one thin, one thick for warmth. I ordered size 8 and size 8-1/2 to be sure one would work for winter. I actually thought I would probably keep both pair and wear the 8 in warm weather, the 8-1/2 in cold weather. The size 8 was too short and the 8-1/2 was ridiculously long. I like the rather narrow width, but the 81/2 was *much* too long. No one can wear a shoe that is too short, and the size 8 was fine if I just stood still. Not a shoe to run in. I hated returning them. If you can get a pair to fit, I think you'll love them.