Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27 MK

well made shoe, but uncomfortable to my feet.

Shoe is well made, but not comfortable to my feet.

I got both these and the Hoka Bondi-7 at the same time to decide which to keep. If I had only gotten these ASICS, I would have been happy—I would have noted how they were a bit snug going on and how I could see my big toe moving through the fabric, but I would have considered those minor problems and could have grown to love these shoes. But then, I put on the Hokas, and it was like harps and angels. So, these perfectly fine shoes are being returned while I continue falling in love with my sole-mate (insert eye roll).

I wear a size 9 shoe and always order a size 10.5 in this shoe. I, like everyone else who has written a review, was waiting for the big comeback of this model. I agree, this is finally the GEL Kayano we all love. I have a strong supination of my left foot. Based on the recommendation of a physical therapist, I buy Protulas inserts for my shoes. Interestingly I buy a size 9 Protulas and they fit the 10.5 perfectly. I walk 5 miles at least 5 days a week and get new shoes and inserts every 500 miles or so.

I ordered Asics because I have consistently worn a size 8 in Asics running shoes. In winter, I wear two pairs of socks...one thin, one thick for warmth. I ordered size 8 and size 8-1/2 to be sure one would work for winter. I actually thought I would probably keep both pair and wear the 8 in warm weather, the 8-1/2 in cold weather. The size 8 was too short and the 8-1/2 was ridiculously long. I like the rather narrow width, but the 81/2 was *much* too long. No one can wear a shoe that is too short, and the size 8 was fine if I just stood still. Not a shoe to run in. I hated returning them. If you can get a pair to fit, I think you'll love them.

Great shoe with lots of stability. Had to return my normal 8.5 for a 9.5 because of how small they were. Definitely need to size up due to the heavy padding around the heel of the shoe.

The last three pairs of running shoes I've had have been the Asics Kayanos, always 8.5 normal width. As an overpronator with sensitive knees, these shoes have always done me right. This time an 8.5 normal width felt really uncomfortable, too narrow and too small, even though the Gel-Kayano 25 in the same size&width fit great just moments before. Despite feeling too small, my heel was also slipping out just walking around my house. The fit is just off. I decided to just go with a different shoe and return these.