Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27
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Customer Fit Survey:
81%"Felt true to size"
88%"Felt true to width"
76%"Moderate arch support"
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These shoes are very comfortable and I love the style, but they ended up being slightly too small, so I had to return them. I also ended up not liking the color as much as I thought I would. I purchased the mako blue/pink combo. The colors are nice, I just didn't like them for me. I have two pairs of older asics in size 7, but these were a 7 and too small. I needed a 7.5.
Christina, Zappos Customer,
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Wide size was still too narrow. My foot is not especially wide, but I like lots of room in the front so I usually order a wide. This felt narrower than a regular width.
Amy, Zappos Customer,
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Totally thought they’d be more comfortable. Feels like no more comfortable than a $50 sneaker, but these were totally not $50.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've worn ASICS Kayanos for years, due to my very flat feet. They have been my go-to athletic shoe. However, with both the 26's and the 27's I have experienced the left shoe splitting in the exact same place (as other reviews have stated). Likewise, my two older children have had their Kayanos split in. the. very. same. spot. These are an investment shoe and I'm concerned Asics' quality has declined, significantly. ASICS, you've lost me. I will find a different brand next time around.
JF, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I got strated on ASICS when i went to a specialty store and after trying on a few different brands, i really liked the Kayano style as I over pronate. I loved them so much, six month slater I bought another pair. Now those are worn out and I went to get a new pair and my mom insisted I get the 27 for my birthday present. They suck. That is the only way to say it. I have specially made orthodics that dont feel great anymore and make my feet hurt, the shoe was made more narrow. I hate them. I wont return them because I don't want to hurt my parents feelings. But the dog can chew them for all I care. If they don't bring back the regular Kayano, 24 and 25, they have lost me as a customer. And my kids too.
Andicoastal,
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I was only able to wear these shoes one time. This is the first time I have ever left a bad review for a Kayano and I've been wearing them for over twenty years. After one 45-minute run, three toes bruised badly under the toenail and one toenail fell off as a result. These shoes were incredibly painful in the toe box. I am surprised and disappointed by this Kayano. The company does not stand behind its shoes anymore. I am seeking a new brand for running.
FormerAsicsWearer, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I am obsessed with the Gel-Kayano. I have very FLAT feet and my feet tend to roll in when I walk, so the shoes not only support at the arch but also help keep my foot upright with support from the outside. I like a firm support and would definitely recommend these shoes to someone with flat feet issues.
SoCW,
1 found this review helpful.
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Very comfortable shoe. Gives support for standing and walking for long periods of time.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I know from experience to order ASICS a half size up — having done so— they are extremely comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are the best shoes ever! Soooooo comfortable. I own 10 pair. This is the only shoe I can wear!
Cc, Zappos Customer,
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Fun color and typical ASIC fit. Fit my inserts well and enough room in the toe box to allow my sore foot to spread out. Fun color too.
Joy, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Amazing shoe! Have worn Gel-kayano shoes for several years. Tried another brand a couple of years ago and returned them immediately as nothing compares to Gel-kayano for fit, stability, and comfort n
LA24,
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I have plantar fasciitis and need something with a lot of heel support. This was highly rated but for me it is a little too hard. I can wear them a lot longer than other shoes but I would not wear them for a long walk.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Loved the design and the fit. Great arch support for my flat feet.
Monica, Zappos Customer,
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very comfortable. Accommodates a small orthotic insole as well with existing one removed. Kind of boring looking, but I'll take comfort over style. Be interested to see how these hold up over time.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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It was a little snug the first walk or two. After that I was very comfortable. Going to buy a 2nd pair!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I always order a half size larger so that I can use my orthotic inserts. So these fit well but without inserts I could downsize a half size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love these so far! Gives me a little bit of extra height and they give the exact support I need for job on my feet.
Ashley, Zappos Customer,
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true to size..nice support... would buy again
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I love the kayano shoe. It is very comfortable on my feet.
WendeeW,
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This is the second pair of these I have ordered and absolutely love them! I don't even have to use my orthotics when I wear them; they have that much arch support!
Deb, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Very comfortable great fit well made I would recommend this shoe to anybody with bad feet
Leone,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I am on my feet 8 hour a day this shoe is a Great fit true, to size, comfortable and my feet feel great at the end of the day.
Leone,
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I love the way these sneakers fit and I got them for $35 less on Zappos than the retail store I found them at!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these shoes for walking about 2-5 miles a day on concrete in our neighborhood. Up to this point I had been using a Nike running shoe for walking, but didn't feel I was getting the arch support I needed. While I was an 8.5 in Nike I ordered these in an 8.
They fail the thumb width rule for room in the box of the front toe, but I've worn them for a few weeks now and there isn't a problem. I have what I would call a narrow ankle area and the grip is very secure. I love that the threads are not so deep that they pick up pebbles etc. as my Nike's did.
I am very happy with these and I'm considering ordering another pair as I have a hard time finding shoes that will work for me.
Jaye, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.