Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 28
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64%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
81%"Felt true to size"
87%"Felt true to width"
84%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Nice shoes, to the eye, stylish look, for the price. The color is not represented precisely, but it is OK. Definitely, the shoes are not comfortable enough for work neither for walking as exercise. They need to have an extra inner sole layer to reduce the impact of walking, the way they have been designed, is not so comfortable, you almost feel the the chock of the pavement. I purchased them for walking my six (6) daily miles but I use them for a quick trip at the Super Market.
Serafina,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
They come in narrow! Pretty comfortable although I still like the gel nimbus style more. But at least these come in narrow so they finally fit. (please consider making nimbus style in narrow again)
Linda222,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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laces could be a little longer, can only make a tiny bow and cannot use the last pair of holes. insole seems to be a bit less bouncy than my last pair of asics. also seem to be a bit shorter than my last pair of same size asics. but, great looking and comfortable. have yet to wear them out of the house.
Barbara, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These shoes feel great! They have a great bounce- feels like quality beneath your feet. The toe box is roomy as well as the instep. Good quality, comfy, and feels great!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I didn't realize my heels hurt until I put these on and I was so much more comfortable. Lots of room in the foot as well.
Barbara, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I usually wear a woman's 10.5 in kayano with enough toe box room but in the kayano 28's, they feel smaller as my big toe is touching the toe box and they feel a little more snug
AGL 1,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have always been a big fan of the Gel Kayano line. Great running shoe but unfortunately I returned it. \()/ I was hoping these were going to be like the 19's, 22's and 26's I still own. These 28's were a struggle to put on with thick socks initially. Thinner socks did work but I find that these are a bit narrow for my feet even after walking around the house for 2 hrs. There is cushion for arch support but overall it wasn't for me. I will look into the wide width.
Jacksonville G,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Size 9 too small, size 9.5 too big. These were a tad klunky but seem to be a good shoe if you're looking for something heavier weight and supportive.
Alice L,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Wore them the first time today and they felt comfortable with enough support.
Karen, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The shoe seemed a little shallow, however it may be due to my high arches. They are cute and lightweight. They are a shoe for the price. And have good arch support.
I'd also recommend:
Nike
Amy, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Love the feel and more color options in wide. These do rub the inside of my of my foot so I had to get a gel pad. I like the style of the 26 better than the 27/28.
Jenny45,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Not at supportive as other many years but acceptable. The right shoe developed a click inside which is bad in the quiet store where I work. I thought it would go away but 4 months later still here. Need to return for another pair. Never had this happen in this usually great shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ordered the Gel Kayano 28 in the Coral Mist color. They’re more orange than I expected and the fit is different from the 27’s. I decided to keep them and wear them with thicker socks. They’re extremely cushioned and bouncy, and the color is really unique and visible. I wish they offered more ankle and arch support like the 27s did. They run a little shorter and wider but overall they’re comfortable to walk in.
Beth, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Love the 28. My only issue is the fabric in the heel keeps bunching toward the bottom. I have three pairs and this is happening with all of them. Most comfortable Kayano's in a long time. Hoping for better color options.
Mlor,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I was amazed to find Asics in a Narrow size as I'd been informed about 2 years ago that Asics was no longer selling Narrow-size shoes. However, I did find a 10 1/2 Narrow on the Zappos site and purchased them immediately. While the heel is just a little bit loose, the ties have the extra holes that enable me to keep the shoes on securely. Although other Asics I have owned were more comfortable on my foot, these work well enough for me, recognizing that it is very difficult to find casual shoes in a Narrow/Slim that fits a double A foot with a triple A heel. Companies are producing more Wide sizes than ever, at the same time as many companies appear to be eliminating the Narrow sizes. This leads those of us with very narrow feet to wonder where we will find shoes that will stay on our feet in the future. For now, however, I have a good pair of Asics.
I'd also recommend:
Retired, mid 70s
Linda, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I like them! But I wish it was a little more bouncy/cushy.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The soles are very slippery, otherwise I would give them 5 stars as they are extremely comfortable and stable. I am a walker and when the pavement is wet my feet slide. I can't even imagine running in these. Hopefully they will wear better than the last pair I had (Gel-Kayano 27). Those soles wore in 6 months.
Gaillav,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I went online to order my 5th pair of 940s and saw that asics again offered the gel kayanos in a narrow! Woo hoo! I had worn asics for years before they suddenly dropped the narrows from their line. I went ahead and ordered both and found that while the 940s are still comfortable the asics are narrower through the mid foot and give better support. So the 940s are going back.
I'd also recommend:
Asics!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I like that these appear a bit less bulky than the 27's that I had been wearing, but with the same level of support and comfort. I hope that they wear better though!
NYCwalker,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The fit and size of this sneaker was not the issue. The color was not what I thought it would look like, and it really is more monochromatic. That makes this color rather dull looking, and I like my sneakers to be a bit of a fashion statement because I wear them a lot.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Runs a little smaller than my previous pairs. But very comfortable and great heel support. Would suggest buying a larger pair.
PKx3,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
This is my second pair and, due to leg/ankle injuries, they are pretty much the only sneaker I can wear. (I have a very difficult fit, plus 1 foot varies due to some swelling). I ordered the previous ones in a size 12, and they worked for what I needed at the time: a good walking shoe. I sometimes wear an orthotic now, so this time I ordered them in a 12-1/2 to fit the extra hardware, but these are snugger than the 12's were and I cannot add the orthotic (should've gotten a 12-1/2 wide, maybe). The pronation support and cushion of these allow me to go without the orthotic for a few hours, so I still give these a good rating, although I think they are a tad narrower than, say, 5 years ago.
TXSly,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
They are very comfortable with lots of cushioning. I really love asics I have horrible feet so a good stable comfortable shoe is key. I like the options of colors I
Have many pairs of this shoe different models but over all it's a nice shoe. And will buy again ! Would be nice to get a coupon or go on sale being the price is very steep.
JMed,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
This shoe is extremely comfortable. It feels like walking on cloud of cotton. Provides a lot of stability and balance.
Pattiecakenow,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I got the coral color initially but they looked a bit too pink for me. I exchanged for the black. The black feel about a half size bigger than the Kayanos I usually get (and I have bought Kayanos for the last 10 years).
So not as happy as I usually am with these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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