Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27 Tokyo

I ordered several pairs of asics, brooks, and hokas to find a couple pairs of shoes that would accommodate my custom orthotics and provide stability to my weak ankle. One pair of the Hokas fits (the Stinson ATR 6), and I’ve had to return all the asics and brooks and two hokas. The asics definitely run small for me, and the brooks were almost ok but I need a slightly roomier toebox. In most “regular” shoes (loafers, mules, and such), I wear a 10, so ordered the recommended 10.5 in the assortment of running shoes. I’m keeping a pair of the hokas and will exchange one of the asics and brooks for a size 11. The custom orthotics throw off any semblance of size continuity - even with the shoes’ insoles removed first, of course.

They fit well, as always - but are worn out after only 6 months of use! And - as a runner - I don't wear the same pair of shoes every day, I alternate with a second pair. They are completely shot, with no resilience in the soles at all.

I seldom write a review about this shoe because it has always worked perfectly for me. It has support, cushion, and I can use my orthotics! However.... the 27 runs much narrower, and shorter!! Squeezes my long skinny toes!! I have a narrow foot. I am trying a half size larger, size 11, and I wear a size 9 1/2 shoe! Wish they would go back to the previous fit of Kayano 25 or 26!! I will be retuning these along with another pair!!

Ugly! The black and ginger peach looked much better in the photo than in person. Returning!

Not a comfortable shoe -

I so wanted to love these shoes. They were my birthday present. I didn't even purchase for running. I purchased for aerobics in my home, however the second time I worked out in them half of my right foot went numb and it was a horrible experience. Also the box was very narrow even for a wide. Asics really messed up with this version.

So disappointed! The toe box is "tight"! For some reason, Asics has been running narrow for the last few seasons. They looked great but just too tight overall. I returned them.

Wide size was still too narrow. My foot is not especially wide, but I like lots of room in the front so I usually order a wide. This felt narrower than a regular width.

The shoe was consistent in size and comfort but instead of the sides having the plastic decor sewn in Asics used stickers for the design. In Chicago the shoes would not survive with sticker design.

I bought these sneakers in October and was really excited about them. However, within 6 weeks of pretty light wear (walking/jogging outside a few days a week, running errands, etc), the bridge tore and there's a small hole in the fabric. The bone in my foot does stick out a bit and I've had similar things happen with cheaper quality shoes. But I'm disappointed that these Asics sneakers ripped and didn't have more stretch in them to allow for friction and movement. I've worn Asics sneakers for a while and this is the first time it has happened, so it might be a fault of this specific design. But still, disappointing.

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.