Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 27 Tokyo

The shoe is sturdy, but the sole is a little to tough/rigid.

I have worn Asics for decades, and am sad to say that the fit of this model just isn't good for my foot. I don't like the reshaped toe box, among other elements of this design (feeling narrow and tight on certain areas of my foot), and there is so little arch support. I will say that I really like the Lite-show color, which I much prefer to the other color offerings of the Gel Kayano 27. My favorite Gel Kayano was many, many versions back.

The 27s run narrow and remind me of the 24s. Had to return the shoes a d purchase a different brand. Disappointing because I have been wearing the Kayano years.

I have several pairs of the kayano 25. I was excited to upgrade for a new pair of nursing shoes given my love for the old 25s I have that I beat down with years of 12 hour shifts. The look of the 27s is slick- however the toe box is incredibly uncomfortable and tight. It pulls and rubs when walking making it unbearable for me to ignore during a hospital shift. Unfortunately I can't return as I have already worn. Buyer beware- not the same as the previous models. Hopefully this will be modified in future pairs!

The new mesh material is interesting but the shoes got absolutely soaked within 5 minutes of running and exercising on a dewy field. The old material was more versatile.

The mesh gets damaged/used very quickly. I have had many pairs from ASICS like these and this always happens

It's great for walking and standing , but the minute I started working out in it, it became uncomfortable!! Not sure why!

They are comfortable but much more narrow than my first pair of asics. I'm hoping with time they will give a bit

They are OK - no longer the outstanding shoe that it used to be. Not sure what has changed over the last year or so. I always could depend on Asics to be the most comfortable shoe for my flat feet with bunions. Unfortunately they no longer work for me.

The soles and sides of the shoe are very uncomfortable. Too hard and pierce the side of the foot.

The fit is wider than other Gel Kayanos, so I advise against ordering online. The insole has gone back to the overly soft ones of a few iterations ago. Not my favorites.

The fit is wider than other Gel Kayanos, so I advise against ordering online. The insole has gone back to the overly soft ones of a few iterations ago. Not my favorites.

They were comfortable and very supportive but after working a 12 hour shift the top of my foot begins to hurt from the tongue even if I loosen them. I wish the tongue was wider for when I have to loosen them.

I did the size chart based on what I wear in Brooks. The size that was recommended for ASICS was too small so I returned them. Otherwise they were cute.

I've been buying the Kayano's for at least 6 years and this model has one very small but uncomfortable design, the padding surrounding the laces/front ankle feels less than normal. I have been experiencing pain around my inner ankle due to the laces feeling extremely tight/pinching, even though they are not. If I want my foot to feel stabilized like normal, the laces become too tight. I never experienced this with past model's. I'm really bummed, my foot was actually bruised after walking downhill in them one day.

Very comfortable but did not like the color. Light weight sneaker

Have several pairs of Kayanos and they are always really comfortable. I purchased these in the same size as my others but they kill my feet. Its almost like theyre to narrow.

They seem to run a bit large. I Like the sneakers but hate the fact that I am stuck with them because I wore them. How would I know if they would be comfortable if I didn't wear them? Disappointed for the price.

They seem to run a bit large. I Like the sneakers but hate the fact that I am stuck with them because I wore them. How would I know if they would be comfortable if I didn't wear them? Disappointed for the price.

I've been wearing the women's Kayan line since it's inception, always a 9.5 regular width. Could count on the fit every year a new model came out, until the 27 series. This series has an entirely different toe box that is much shorter than every other model. Unfortunately I didn't realize this until I put them on and went for a run. Never has a Kayano sneaker given a blister until now. I'm afraid to go with a 10, I don't need a second pair of expensive sneakers that may or may not fit. The footbed is very comfortable, unfortunately the comfort stops there.

I've been wearing the women's Kayan line since it's inception, always a 9.5 regular width. Could count on the fit every year a new model came out, until the 27 series. This series has an entirely different toe box that is much shorter than every other model. Unfortunately I didn't realize this until I put them on and went for a run. Never has a Kayano sneaker given a blister until now. I'm afraid to go with a 10, I don't need a second pair of expensive sneakers that may or may not fit. The footbed is very comfortable, unfortunately the comfort stops there.

Too expensive for what it offers. It looks cheap. The design could be better and the padding although nice doesn't feel different from my other regular tennis shoes.

Compared to the Kayano 26, the 27 has more cushioning and they are lighter which I like. I use these with a custom orthotic due to a surgically repaired foot. I have only worn kayano since they changed the style of the nimbus after the 16s. I teach pe so I need comfortable shoes to wear since I am on my feet all day. I have tried these new ones 3 or 4 times and I am thinking about returning them. . The material on 27 is thinner and seems like it may tear more easily. The toe box On 27 is more narrow than the 26 and it feels like it is squeezing my toes. I feel like I don't have as much space at the end of my toes as I did on 26 and 25s. I always order a half size larger in running shoes. As of right now, I feel like the 26 offers more support. I may try them one more time before shipping back...I really want to like them bc they have extra cushion and I love the gray and pink.