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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I was looking for shoe with a sturdy, inflexible sole at the forefront due to a previous foot injury. These were too flexible at the ball of the foot for my needs. They're going to have to go back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have worn ASICS Gel-Kayano’s for 8 years and the 27 is a total miss. The shoe has been redesigned and feels very flimsy on the top. The toe area feels smaller in the 27. This style doesn’t fit at all like the previous Kayano’s I’ve had and this is probably my 10th pair.
B, Zappos Customer,
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There is not enough cushioning under the ball of the foot. The arch support is not as good as I expected.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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They are a bit narrow compared to the same style, same size, in different color I tried on in a store.
I have worn this specific shoe for years. First time I experienced this concern
HollySanders,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Shoes strings are very short. I've worn ASICS for over 20 years with a new pair several times a year. These are ok but hard to double knot. I have narrow feet.
Jaqi,
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Great style, but too short. Usually wear a 7 1/2 in Asics, but these were too short. Would definitely recommend going half-size larger.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Had to exchange. Usually with athletic shoes I order a half size up so that there is enough room in the toe box. Order a full size up.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Everything feels good but they feel just as wide as my regular ASICS. All I wear is ASICS. I buy at least 6 pairs a year.
I'd also recommend:
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Tiffany, Zappos Customer,
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Oasics has changed its sizing. My new shoe is size 6 and it is the same size as my old shoe which was 61/2. You should let your customers know this.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The women's Kayano 27 fit very different than the Kayano 26. It is too narrow for a medium foot on the narrow side. I do not recommend this shoe.
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I still recommend Asics but not this style for 2021 model.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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They don't have enough cushion, I ran in them a few times and it just doesn't feel like it has much support. Disappointed with this purchase.
Anonymous R,
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Sadly I am returning these sneakers. I sized up to a 10 and the shoe was way too tight in the foot bed and I felt no cushion support. ASICS was so well known for great sneakers and great cushion. I feel their quality has become so poor. Not your fault Zappos. Your service remains excellent:)
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have been wearing Asics Kayano for years. They are my go to shoe. I have arthritic feet as well as a bunion below my little toe. That being said...the Kayano 27 was very disappointing. They are much narrower and are tight in the instep. I have started wearing them for 1/2 runs on the elliptical hoping they will stretch. If I had not worn them, I would have returned. This has happened once before about 5 or 6 years ago. At that time, I was forced to purchase the Kayano in men's which was a bit too wide, but my only solution to the problem. I sure hope this is not the future of the Kayano.
Janice, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I've been running in Gel Kayanos for years and have loved the support they've provided until now. This model seems scaled back and shorter in the heel so that it very easily feels like it's slipping off. The previous models were "taller" in the heel and provided more heel support and felt a bit sturdier overall while still very light to run in. I bought these without trying them on assuming that I'd be pleased because I've had such good luck in the past. In fact, I'm on the website now hoping for the next model's release and decided to write a review. Hopefully the next design will revert back to more heel support.
Kakes,
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Usually love ASICS but these were tight across arch and this has never occurred before. Shoe strings were too short to tie on shoes delivered? Again, first time. So confused by ASICS??
Sharon, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I'm a faithful Kayano wearer for decades. This newest model has the shortest shoe laces! I can hardly tie them....thank goodness I don't double knot my shoes because it would be impossible. Fit is different than other years. Disappointed in the changes
KellyMo,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I have worn asics my entire life. I have loved asics and been very loyal to the brand. Although, I am very frustrated with the past few pairs I've purchased. I bought this pair after 2 of the exact same shoes (another style) both had pieces come off the bottom of the shoe. I received these Kayano style and they are beautiful, but within a few runs the fabric is tearing a lot around the ankle, which has never happened to me in any other shoe. Also the shoes squeak terribly for some reason when I walk. I am actually considering another brand of shoes as I just feel the quality is diminishing.
Twin M,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Love the design of the pink and black however the shoes were very uncomfortable. I ended up having to return them. I have three other pairs of the Kayano 27 but these fit much differently. Also the shoe laces were much smaller than the others as well.
BB02,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I love the color. I love the design. They were very stiff on my feet and too hard I needed more cushion.
Jillybean0121,
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I did not like this sneakers at all!
I returned them, wearing my old Keyanos !
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
not like they used to be....to...I keep hoping but...just not as comfortable for the money.
Layered,
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These shoes in the past have been a perfect fit. Now it feels like the toe box is smaller and the shoe is narrower
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Had high hopes but the way the shoe is made in the front, makes a weird crease that hurts my big toe.
Dissatisfied C,
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These shoes were so tight that I couldn't even get my foot in it. It was very narrow as well, even though they were a wide size. I ordered my usual 9.5 x wide size, and they were a huge disappointment. I compared them to my New Balance and Orthofeet shoes, and these weren't even close to the ones I wear now. I have custom orthotics which I put in every shoe I wear, and these barely allowed the orthotic to be put in the shoe. Don't buy these unless you order a couple of sizes up both in length and width. Really, don't buy them at all.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have bought over 10 pairs of the gel-kayano style over the last decade. These def are not the same. I didn't like the style, the toe box is narrower than the previous years and the material seems cheap. Disappointing since this style supported my right foot that over pronates.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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