Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27 Lite-Show

They don't feel the same. Has your company changed anything with the runner?

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.

They are very comfortable, but after maybe a month or so of daily use, a hole appeared on the right shoe where the breathable fabric and more reinforced toe fabric meets, right in the middle. It doesn't really detract from the comfort, but it's unpleasant every time I look down and see it. I'd still buy a pair of ASICS again, they are really the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn, just maybe not this one.

If you're a Gel Kayano fan like I am, then you'll remember a few years back when they ran small? The 27 is like that again. I'll have to stick with the wide width only again - this shoe was so tight across the top that I could barely tire the laces; there was about 1.5" left on either side.

If you're a Gel Kayano fan like I am, then you'll remember a few years back when they ran small? The 27 is like that again. I'll have to stick with the wide width only again - this shoe was so tight across the top that I could barely tire the laces; there was about 1.5" left on either side.

These shoes are straight up green, mint green! I was so excited to get these and there is nothing on them the color of light steel. So disappointed. Thinking of returning them.

They are too rough! I want to take them back. I used ASICS Before but they did not feel this way. I'm willing to exchange them for something better. Please help

They are comfortable, but they started falling apart within just a few weeks. I'll probably look for a different brand when I need my next pair

After wearing this only for an hour the material ripped

Compared to my current ASICS I found these felt hard.

I have been wearing Gel-Kayanos for many many years. Had a very difficult surgery on both of my feet and these shoes are the best. I never have to break them in. The problem is, and I can sent pictures, these shoes have already started to get holes on the side on the top of shoe. Not sure why? And the back of the heal of one of the shoe has collapsed. I usually do replace my shoes every 6-8 months because I walk every day buy these won't even make it 6 months. Very disappointed.

Comfortable but the soles are coming apart after maybe 7 low impact walks

Very expensive. Nothing special can't see improvements from earlier versions

Too narrow and stiff... I usually can wear narrow shoes but these are too narrow. Go for wide.

I have purchased the gel kayanos for multiple years and this is the first time the new model was significantly worse than the prior years. The 27 does not have the same cushion or support, which is evident while running. I will be trying to purchase an older model.

This was a very expensive running shoe but it feels exactly like my old one that I was replacing after 10 years. Minimal support and cushioning. Kind of like my bedroom slippers. I didn't know what I should have expected but can't return it because I have worn it outside several times.

After wearing these a couple of times, these began to hurt my right foot. The stability plastic part of the shoe dug into my the inner part of my foot. It is well made and I love the colors but super sad these were disappointing. I've worn Kayanos before and these are well cushioned.

Beautiful color, they just did not fit my foot correctly so, I immediately shipped back. I did not wear them.

I would not recommend this shoe for someone with flat, wide feet. I walk 2-5 miles daily, and struggle with low arches and overpronation. Wearing these shoes for the past few weeks has caused me to have painful shin splints, and my feet continue to noticeably roll inward. I am disappointed and unfortunately would not recommend these shoes.

I usually love Asics. I bought this online though and i'm not impressed with the construction. It kind of puckers around the toe area and the material doesn't sit right. They are also tighter than my other pairs. Not worth the money

These shoes look good, however they run small. I normally wear a size 8.5 and sized up to a 9 thinking it would be good to have some extra room. But they're tight.

I've been wearing the Kayano for years and years. I currently rotate four pairs of older model Kayano shoes to wear for yard work. I developed knee pain requiring medical intervention after wearing the Techno Cyan/Sunrise Red Kayano 27 for a number of months. Then I forgot to pack my Kayano 27s for a trip so I purchased a cheaper pair of Asics Sonoma 5 to wear for the long weekend. Oddly enough, I realized a few days later my knee pain had disappeared! I wore the Kayano 27s after returning home and the knee pain returned. I stopped wearing the Kayano 27s for over a month and the knee pain went away. My knee pain was from wearing the Kayano shoes! *They were comfortable to wear until the knee pain started.