Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27

Website said this shoe was neutral but it's a stability shoe. They aggravate my bone spurs. I had to give them away.

I wish I could love this shoe, as I've worn Asics well in the past. But no matter how I try, I can't find a way to lace these where the tongue doesn't slip way off to the side and create a hot spot. They're good only for a few miles before it's just plain too uncomfortable.

Having the Asics Gel-Kayano 25 and 26, I love the sneakers and thought the 27s were going to be just as great. Not so. I chose the same size I always get in Asics and they were way too big in the toe box. I went down a half size and then it hurt my heel like it was too small on my foot but still had too much room in the toe box. Weird! They were sadly returned.

This shoe fits tighter than their cheaper shoes. Also has a type of cardboard at the tip of the toe that rubs and creates ripples in the toe area. Dont think they will last long if they get wet. I wish I would of sent them back. I can only wear them for about 4 hours and have to put on my cheap Asics. I love the green color though.

I am a size 10 and with the Kayano 27 it is too loose on my foot. The extra fabric makes the front of the shoe appear as if it has a lip. It is not true to size. I should have tried a 9.5

This is my fourth pair in the last 2 yrs. I love the comfort but the fabric always seems to rip open after use and I wind up getting another pair. It would be great to improve the quality of the fabric of shoes.

I love the kayano shoes but every pair I get I rub a hole in them with my toe.

Not sufficiently supportive for my purpose of aerobics/ dance. Had a bit more backaches for than usual after class. Wish the Gt2000-6 was still available!

I had the Kayano 25 and they were great for offering extra support to help with preventing pain in relevant places - knees, shins, back. These don't seem as supportive as they previously were. I like the design and they are comfortable, just not as supportive, which is what I really need in a running shoe.

Insole is too hard. But the style and color are five stars!!

The shoe is nice but unfortunately very uncomfortable for me.

The taper in the sole that is supposed to help with toe off resistance is too extreme. It does not support the ball of the foot and stresses the big toe joint. Beware before you run more than 3 or 4 miles in them.

These shoes run on the smaller side. I would order a half size up to avoid pain. I ended up with a horrible blister.

The color was not what I expected it to be. I ended up returning because the I did not like the pink color. Please make more pink colors!

Acceptable; not fantastic, not terrible. Joint pain abated with new shoe

True to size. I read some comments saying to purchase shoes half size bigger and I disagree. The top of the shoe is wide and has more than enough space. My concern is with customer service. They should control how the delivery is handled and provide transparency to customers by showing proof (image, picture, etc) of delivery.

Sneaker fit too tight, had to return it and get another shoe and go up half size

The toe's fabric pinches in as you walk. I went a 1/2 size smaller, as suggested, and the shoes fit, but I don't like how the toes pinch in.

I really like Asics. But they make changes to their styles way too much. It's confusing. The newer Kayano's are all mesh. There's no longer a covering over the toe area. My shoes get dirty on the toe area & I could just wipe it down but now food & dirty just get into the mesh. The cushing around the ankle wears quicker.

I like the look and fit of the shoes but they don't seem like there is enough cushion on the bottom of the shoe for me. I have worn them twice and both times my feet and ankles were uncomfortable. I accidentally threw my box away so I don't think I can exchange them for a different shoe.

All my shoes are size 7.5. Running shoes, snow boots, sandals, everything. This shoe in a 7.5 is not long enough. The tip of my big toe presses uncomfortably against the toe of the shoe. I would size up to 8 except I'm afraid it would be too wide. The width of the 7.5 felt right, maybe a tad roomy. Disappointed.

Very light and no support. I have flat feet and issues with pronation. This one has no support. I liked Kayano 25 (D) and loved it.

I'm a die hard Nimbus fan for years. This shoe is good but still not as cushy as Nimbus.

I have worn Gel Kayano for many years only. They are always just what I need to avoid leg pain and back pain. However, this year my husband bought a pair for me on Mother's Day and the left shoe was a problem. This particular shoe that I am reviewing also had a left shoe that was a problem. I purchased a different pair in between these two snd they were fine. The left shoe on the two I mentioned above caused foot and leg pain. I keep trying to figure out why but cannot detect any differences except the left shoe may be a bit narrower. Not sure really but it's not the ASICS quality I'm use to.

I normally LOVE these shoes. I ordered my normal size, which is a 6.5, for some reason these ones seem much too large. They are hurting my feet when I walk more than a short distance. Asics are usually my favorite shoes. I was disappointed when they began to hurt.