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Rating Summmary:

3,098 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

75%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

11%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

5%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

81%"Felt true to size"

87%"Felt true to width"

71%"Moderate arch support"

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Asics Gel-Kayano 27 is a decent looking, comfortable, and reasonably supportive sneaker offering stability, but the pair I received had a defect -- the toe box of one shoe was puckered and sort of crushed,so I had to return them.
I'd also recommend:
SAS, Munro, Naot, Cole Hahn
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This shoe feels a half-size small and is slightly narrow. I went up a half size and it seems to be fine. I haven’t worn these yet. GEL-Kayanos really help with my plantar fasciitis and pronation. It’s worth finding a pair that fits. Zappos’ excellent customer service, fast shipping and return policy make it easy.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Love the look but they dug into the inside of my ankle. Great support!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
This is a great looking shoe with high performance. I recently upgraded from Kayano 21 and it felt like running on clouds!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Size is too small but good shoe. Shoe is very light.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These shoes are very comfortable.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I’ve been running in Kayanos for almost 15 years. My feet love them! This pair...not so much. The toe box on these runs very narrow. I have pretty narrow feet, but am still developing a very serious and painful callus on my right big toe. It’s the worst. The 26’s were great. I wish you could be guaranteed that every new model would take care of your feet as well as it’s predecessor! Here’s to hoping the next version is a better fit!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Hi, Can anyone tell me if the gel kayano 27 are good for shin splints? TIA
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Loved my kayano 26 shoes but upgraded as have worn them down. Same comfort and performance from 27s so doesn't really feel like an "upgrade" but perfectly happy. Loved the colour of my 26s (midnight/frosted almond) and wish this hadn't been discontinued
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Look good, fit well, and extra spongy so my knees are protected when running
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Generally very comfortable shoes. I do Orangetheory 3-4 times per week, and replace these shoes every 4-6 months to avoid plantar fasciitis or shin splints. For some reason this pair hasn't been kind to my soles from the get go, but I've had great success with my Gel Kayanos in the past!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
I have purchased the Kayano 4 times in the past and was very pleased with them but this time the Kayono 27 was a whole size too large. There was more than an inch in front of my toe. I returned for a half size smaller, but that too had plenty of room in front of the toe. The return was easy but I decided not to do it again and will keep these. They seem to be fine for walking on the treadmill. Plenty of room in the front of the arch. The heel fits fine.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
As always ASICS do disappoint . Great pair of runners. Only criticism is that the laces are not as strong as they have been on previous pairs. Still happy with my purchase.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
I've never felt support like it and very cushioned,they have changed my entire running technique. Brilliant support for people with flat feet
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Great fit, smashing design. Ive given it 4 because every Asics Ive ever bought the toe rubs a hole through it. Would like to see extra protection where the toe is to prevent this from happening. Overall though, I have been a fan for 10 years and continue to buy them.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ove the look, shoe felt pretty good - just one problem with one shoe - - it gapped a lot at the toe and looks odd. I know it's my toe's issue, but nevertheless, I'm returning it. I may just give up wearing shoes completely!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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ASICS is a great brand, expecially for over pronated feet. I liked this sneaker but I could not tell the accurate color of this one, so I ordered and hoped for the best. The grey is so light and silvery it looks almost blue. So, I returned it only because of the color and I ordered a different one.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Great trainers, the only negative is as the trainers are shipped from Germany, with UK leaving the EU, they take a long time to arrive.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Nice and supportive and light. One concern is that it feels like my heel could slide out of the sneakers easily. Did not notice while running but definitely an adjustment and noticed while walking around.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
I got these for walking. They're my second pair, great padding, but make my feet look like huge flounders. Next time I'll get two toned trainers, which make the feet look smaller. Also, the shoe laces are shorter this time. Good way to save money but charge more?
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
New Asics shoe for me as always been a Gel Nimbus fan but knees, tendons and slight pronation now require a different shoe. I haven't run for a while becuase of trying to find the right shoe so a bit out of the routiune as well. This shoe feels good, I had no twinges or strains upon my return from two separate runs. Supportive but feel in touch with the ground - just the mix Iike.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Great product. Beautiful and looks like very high quality.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
I've had trouble with my knee and thought it's time to take the plunge and buy some decent trainers. I'm currently running approximately 5k 2 to 3 times a week. So far so good. Ordered 1/2 size bigger as reviews said snug fitting which is spot on, still a little tight around bunion area.Ran in them for first time yesterday and my knee isn't aching this morning. Fingers crossed I've found the perfect trainer .
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Kayano 27, nice comfortable shoe. Feels light while still giving good support
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics EMEA
Overall great looking sneaker. The tongue wasn't stitched properly in the inside leaving it quite raggedy. However as it is on the inside I am the only person privy to that information. There was a couple of white specs, perhaps paint? on the blue part on the side unfortunately. Which took away from its overall look. Again not heartbreaking. I find the laces are not long enough if your foot is wide and you loosen the laces wider you don't have any room to tie the laces properly, it would need at least 3 more inches each side. A final point would be even taking the width of the laces to the maximum the sneaker stops expanding so if you have a wider foot it has a tightness. I am hopeful that through time this will ease. Overall it's a good looking sneaker and an 8.5 out of 10 for comfort. To be fair I trust the brand and the company as I have been wearing ASICS for many year. Besides the small flaws the company and brand are undoubtedly my first choice in this attire.
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