Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27

So far I really like them. Breaking them in isn't very fun(shin splints) but that's part of breaking shoes in. I'm not sure why but the top toe part of the shoes are in dented and can't figure out why. Maybe a defect?!?! It feels weird when walking it's like the toes caves in. Other than that I do like them.

I've run in Kayano or Nimbus for years. The new Kayano design feels so far removed from the shoe that became the go to of my running gear (the 16-22 versions) While I appreciate a lighter shoe, this one feels flimsy and unstable, a less supportive feeling than the Kayano has always delivered . I also am concerned with the durability of the mostly knit upper. I guess we'll see...

There is a problem with the left toe piece digging in. I'm guessing it's a defect as I have had several pairs of ASICS and never had a problem. I can't return since I threw away the packaging before trying so I'm putting up with the discomfort. If not for that they'd be perfect.

Definitely feels different then other Gel Kayanos I have received. Not sure why. I wasn't able to return because I had worn them.

Too cushy. Need more support and arch. They don't make them like they used too. So bummed.

Loved my Gel-Keyano 26s. I wish I bought back up pairs to always have them. The 27 is very different. Should have tried them on before purchase but did not think would be too different than 26s. These give me blisters and toe box is much more narrow. Hoping I can fall back in love with next version of this shoe or find some 26s

They were comfortable for about 4 hours and then they became uncomfortable because they weren't wide enough. I haven't worn them since. Fyi I bought the wide and the insoles that came in the shoes.

I wanted to love these since I have the Gel-Kayano 25 and Gel-Kayano 26 sneakers. Why did they change the design? The toe box is long and narrow and the heel pressed up against my achilles tendon and it hurt! Yes, a pair of sneakers did that! I returned the medium width and got a wide width thinking that would do the trick. Nope! The toe box was still too long with extra room above my toes and the back heel was pressing so hard against my achilles tendon! OMG they went back too! I am disappointed. I really love my other Gel-Kayanos. I also have a GT and Gel-Venture 8 with no issues like that. Please Asics go back to the 26 design for the upper shoe! Thank you!

I bought these about two months ago, and after around one month, the heel cushion on one of the shoes had bunched up and moved. I now have very little cushion on the back of the heel and extra to one side. I submitted a claim to warranty but they said it was due to user error/misuse. I've been wearing Kayanos for over 15 years and this pair is the only version to have a defect. Very disappointed in my purchase this time around. I will search for a different shoe since I can't comfortably run in these anymore.

for these to be for overpronation, there was not enough arch support. I ended up putting my own arches in them to keep my feet and ankles from hurting.

I brought the same shoes 6 months ago other than color and it was wonderful. This shoe is too small and hurt my feet. Now someone tell me what the different is.

The newer Kayanos are not reinforced and are ripping at the toes. Also padding and tongue padding are ripping. The laces are flimsy and knotting.

Bought the same size I always get, as I have worn asics for more than 8 years straight, and they were too tight from the start and the sole is uncomfortable. Not sure what's going on with these but it just don't seem to be made as well as they used to be

I still wanted the same shoe but a larger size. Unfortunately I was unable to order A 1/2 size Larger at the same price.

Not wide enough, instep too narrow and cuts off circulation. Poor support. Very uncomfortable. Will be moving on to another brand if this is what ASICS has become

Not as comfortable as the Gel nimbus 23. Would like to swap them out if possible.

I have wide & flat feet. Decided to try this "upgrade" from the GT 2000 7 because I heard Gel Kayanos are the best for flat fee and they offer it in Wide but this pair is just too bulky, heavy and not enough heel support. I'll be going back to the GT 2000's.

I love the Kayano line of Asic shoes until I purchased these shoes. The cushioning typically felt in these shoes was absent and the insoles flattened in just a week of wear. The worst problem is the collapse of the inner heel snug that ended up in a was at the bottom of the shoe causing crowding of the foot in the front. This resulted in toe cramping and rub. I was greatly disappointed with the quality knowing they were bought from the manufacturer to avoid buying a knockoff shoe. A fake shoe would probably be better than what I received.

Not as comfortable as I was hoping for being a running shoe.

Not as much cushion in the heel. I have plantar fasciitis and these did not help much with that. Other than not having good heel cushion it's a comfortable shoe

I'm not happy with the new style of the sneakers. The older models had the reinforced toe, and lasted much longer. I'm already getting a hole in the toe, and they're new. I don't recommend them

They are not as supportive as I was led to believe they were from a member of the Asics team. No break in time needed, fits true to size but not quite the stability shoe iwas hoping for.

Look good. .but too too tight, esp at the toe Pinky toe exactly...mo where near as comfortable as other types

Probably a good running shoe. The arch is much different from the GT 2000-9 which I love. In one short run I had horrible foot cramps for 3 days. Can't slam ASICS for this version but I'm not sure the description of it led me to the right shoe. I'm awaiting response about a return policy.

not as good as other asics i own. cushion lacking in heal. sneakers areived with a small indention in the mesh on the toe of both sneakers. kept them anyway but something is off with this pair. tried to add photos but review wont let me.